XP: Open Hernia repair tomorrow, 1/11/12

scoob
on 1/9/12 8:14 pm - Somerset, KY

He says my transverse colon is a small portion of what is bulging out in this hernia. There's a pretty high chance that he may nick the bowel. Which means he would have to open me anyway. We discussed it and I felt like it would be in my best interest to start out open.

He will be using my own muscle to hold in the hernia, no mesh. I will be in the hospital until I can eat, drink, pee, poop, and walk. These are his words.

I am pretty nervous. I know it Has to be done, not optional. It is starting to give me problems.

I have a very busy day today and a bowel cleanse tonight. I will update asap. Please swing some critters, say a prayer,send some special thoughts, whatever it is you do, I'd greatly appreiciate it! Thanks guys!

Ruby

tazmaddy34 is my HW/SW/CW/GW 346/335/183/150 5'4.25"

kim1967
on 1/9/12 11:14 pm

DS on 07/15/09

Good luck Ruby!! I will swing everything I can find!!!
Are you having it done locally?

scoob
on 1/10/12 4:47 am - Somerset, KY

DS on 09/15/10

Thanks Kim! Yes, locally. Dr Tommy Shelton will be doing it at LCRH! HUGS sweetie!

Ruby

tazmaddy34 is my HW/SW/CW/GW 346/335/183/150 5'4.25"

Moody_Blue11
on 1/10/12 12:57 am

Hello Ruby...

Swinging critters and healing vibes are coming your way!! I myself am dealing with a incisional hernia...so I know the seriousness of this...Sounds like your surgeon is on top of it and thats a good thing....Good Luck tomorrow...and speedy recovery too!!!!

scoob
on 1/10/12 4:49 am - Somerset, KY

DS on 09/15/10

Thanks! Yeah, it can be serious. Mine is just starting to bother me and I've had it for a year now. Keep an eye on yours.

Ruby

tazmaddy34 is my HW/SW/CW/GW 346/335/183/150 5'4.25"

honeybadger 11
on 1/10/12 10:22 am - FL

Revision on 11/09/11

Hey Ruby! Everything is going to go great:) I will be swinging 2 bostons and 1 frenchie for you and hoping for a fast recovery!

~Jennifer
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a_new_mii
on 1/10/12 11:18 am - AZ

DS on 04/06/11

Ruby,
You KNOW I'm swinging critters for ya!!!! Kepp us posted!! {{{Hugs}}}

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smileyjamie72
on 1/10/12 1:12 pm - Palmer, AK

DS on 12/29/11

Good LUCK, sweetheart!!!!!! My prayers are with you. You will do fine, and once you are out of the hospital, you will feel crappy, but better, cause you are home!!!!!

-Jamie

RNY 2/26/2002                           DS 12/29/2011
HW 317                                     SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298                                     CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003

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HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
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