Back From The Hospital...

Just giving an update on my 2nd surgery, hospital stay, organ removals, gowns, sponge bath square scrubs, tubes, drains etc.

First off, I had a 10 hour surgery, it was very long but was considered a success by my new surgeon. They cut my esophagus above the leak and fistula area and did the same to my stomach. Then they pulled the esophagus down, the stomach up an "reattached" them.

They did do a laproscopic and open surgery. It does hurt---a lot! I am still on no foods or liquid by mouth and that tube feeding is getting really old. Whats for breakfast, lunch and dinner tonight? Oh! It's that nasty ******g brown goop in a bag and a few Soni**** chips. YEAH!
I still have my spleen - thats a good thing.

They did two leak tests and NO LEAKS! As a precautionary the surgeon put in another esophageal stent. I have 3 drains and the feeding tube. My doc say's they should come out soon barring infection, etc.

I actually wore size large scrubs, and a normal gown---now that was cool. I had some very hot nurses in the ICU (2 days) and on the 6th floor with a great view of downtown. I talked up a nurse for 5-6 days, she gave me a sponge bath, took out my catheter and squeezed all my drains. Now if that doesn't put my mind at ease, nothing will. So, we exchanged phone #s, emails addresses and she called! Cool! She wants to come over, watch a DVD and check on my drains later this week. I will just have to say "Baby, be gentle with me!"

So all is well so far, thanks for the read my OH friends.
Cheers,
Jason

Ulysses, I am sorry to hear that you had to go through another surgery. For some reason I thought you were recovering from the earlier leak. I pray that things get better for you soon. Keep us update.

So glad you updated us, I was wondering how things went.

Way to hit on the hot nurse!

I sure a hell hope you smiled.

Seriously, I'm so glad things went well for you and I hope you have a quick recovery.

Wow Jason, you have certainly been through alot yet you havey lost your sense of humor it seems!
Yesterday someone posted asking about you but they didnt know your name. The post mentioned you were OH friends with "sassy Jen". I assumed they meant Jennchap. I remembered your post from 2 weeks ago & I remembered your avatar so I responded to the post with your user name & apparently I got your name right... So... People here are thinking of you!!!
Take care, I hope the worst is over for you so you can enjoy life & invite that hot nurse

Glad to hear your surgery was a success! Rest up and know that we're all pulling for a quick, full recovery for you!

Whoot!

OK! My darn post got cut off & I couldn't finish or even proof my post!!!
So I just wanted to finish that you can invite that hot nurse over for a movie night & well, who knows what else!!!
Anyhow... You have done awesome!!

Glad to hear things are sounding good, you deserver the best treatment after everything you went through. Hope your date works out good.

 Enough is enough. You've been through so much stuff that it's even harg to imagin. I wish you a speedy recovery and a lot of health. 

Alla.

 Jason- sorry to hear you had to go through all of this. Hope you have a quick recovery.  Good luck with th nurse....it is National Nurse Week!

 
Dude..... workin the babes with drain tubes and all !!!

Impressive !!!

Hope all your issues are behind you....

frisco