How about my surgery - long and a bit graphic!

**DDH** · 10-06-2006, 05:31 AM

Great to know that you are doing well. Keep up the good work. You will have your energy back and be back to riding in no time. Then the whole thing will be behind you and you will feel great.

I had to chuckle a little thinking about the fact that this would be one time that a girl wouldn't care who was around if she need to fart.

**Duck on Wheels** · 10-06-2006, 05:57 AM

Ouch, that all sounds so familiar. Well I remember the day I was allowed more than a sip of clear liquid. The doctor on rounds in the morning said I could have up to 500ml. "You mean I can have a pint?" I asked, implying beer. The "great white flock" on rounds laughed, and so did I ... which I immediately regretted. Laughing was NOT a good idea with fresh stitches and an incision from breast bone to pubic bone. But recovery went apace from there. And once I was home the pace picked up, as in walking to the store with breathers (sat down on neighbors' retainer walls) en route, then fewer breather stops, then all the way there and back and make dinner without needing a nap. Then longer walks, then hikes, and so on and so on. Walking is good. Keep it up. Sounds like you're doing well!

**mtbdarby** · 10-06-2006, 07:43 AM

Pam, glad to hear you are progressing well! And we call that a "tootie bootie" in our house. You do what you have to do girl, lol. Keep us updated and enjoy the weather at a slower pace. Time will get you back on two wheels.

**Ninabike** · 10-06-2006, 03:34 PM

Pam, I can't believe you went to Costco!! I don 't like going there even when I am full of energy. You'll be back on your bike in no time.

Nina

Kitsune06 · 10-06-2006, 05:34 PM

Good energies and best wishes, Pam. Be patient with yourself and take the time to heal- it'll be a good investment.

Lotsa sleep and R&R!

**Popoki_Nui** · 10-06-2006, 06:47 PM

Soooo glad you're on the mend!!!

Slight hijack alert: I had a little laugh too at the "passing gas" portion of your surgery. I had a colonoscopy a couple of years ago, and they also wouldn't let me loose until I made wind. They wouldn't let me (and other patients) get out of bed until the chuckle-juice (anesthetic) had left our system. Try to imagine half a dozen whacked-out patients desperately grunting and groaning trying (and succeeding) to make the doctors happy. Like a symphony of tubas....

Hope you're back on your bike soon!

SHerry.

**maillotpois** · 10-07-2006, 09:16 AM

I can't believe you went to Costco! That's hard enough even without any surgery recovery issues! Good for you. I hope you continue to feel better.

That hospital bed moving thing - OMG the same thing happened with my hospital bed this summer. It was as if it was receiving secret messages from someplace and kept adjusting itself slightly up or down - even though the little controller thing wasn't being touched! Super annoying!!

**tprevost** · 10-07-2006, 01:38 PM

Hi Pam!!!

I am SO glad to hear you are recovering and making good progress! Don't overdo it though

Please thank your sister for the updates! I'm looking forward to the news that you are able to get back on the bike and enjoy yourself!

Thank you for letting us know how you are doing!

Trac'

**mtkitchn** · 10-07-2006, 03:52 PM

Glad your surgery went well and hope you're feeling better every day!

**Bikingmomof3** · 10-07-2006, 03:59 PM

Welcome back Pam!

Take is slow and steady. It feels wonderful to be home, does it not? I spent 5 months on hospital bedrest and I was so happy to see my own bed again.

Keep us posted, but above all rest. Your body has been through a lot. My continued prayers for a rapid healing.

**kaybee** · 10-07-2006, 04:58 PM

Happy to hear you're doing so well Pam! Best wishes for a quick recovery.

KB

**greenmachine** · 10-07-2006, 06:25 PM

Great News Pam!!

I'm so happy that the surgery went well and that you are back at home and recuperating. The worst is over. Be extra kind to yourself right now and allow yourself to heal. Take all the time you need.

Blessings and Hugs,
Judy

**HipGnosis6** · 10-07-2006, 07:14 PM

Pam, I'm happy to hear that you're doing so well after your surgery.

You've been in my thoughts (I wish it wasn't so often, "it could be worse, I could be that poor lady who's having surgery for colon cancer") and it's inspiring to see your courage in your ordeal. Thanks for being strong!

**Tali** · 10-10-2006, 11:09 AM

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and getting literally back in the saddle!

**Nanci** · 10-11-2006, 08:49 AM

I'm glad to hear everything went well! And no ostomy!!

Nanci

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