Day 15 Post-Op update

Day 15 Post-Op update.

This morning was another milestone in my Post-Op recovery. The Catheter was  removed about 9AM this morning. What a weird feeling to be able to pee again normally. I did not have to wait and see my Doctor. It was removed by a nurse so not having to wait was a bonus.

Overall I am doing great and getting better everyday. I have no pain or soreness. Just getting used to living a normal life again.

Two more weeks and back to work.

Day 8 Post-Op update

Day 8 Post-Op update.

Not much new to update on Day 8. I'm still a little sore and looking forward to next Tuesday when the Catheter comes off.

My energy level is better and my appetite is back.

I will not be posting updates anymore unless there is a major milestone.

The next update will be next Tuesday 06/26. I have an appointment with my Urologist and am scheduled to get the Catheter off. Plus I will be getting an update on my overall condition.

Look for an update next Tuesday.

Thanks everyone.

Day 7 Post-Op update

Day 7 Post-Op update.

1 week ago today at this time I was up and ready to go. I had to be at the hospital at 10AM. I've come a long way in a year as there was very little if any anxiety building about what I was facing.

The anxiety did finally kick in as I was transported to pre-op. But as usual all the pre-op stuff hurt more than the surgery itself and even that was mild. Once I was transported into the operating room it was only a matter of a few minutes and I was in lala land. The next thing I knew I woke up in ICU and it was all over but the recovery process. I never felt a thing. The miracle of modern medicine.

So today I can tell you all that I have made a significant improvement over even yesterday. Yes I am still sore, but only slightly. Absolutely no pain and very little discomfort.

One more week with the catheter and then I will even be more back to normal.

So if you or anyone you know is about to face some serious surgery and they are stressed about it give them my name and phone number and I will be glad to tell them about my experiences. Before last years bypass surgery I was the biggest baby in the world. Now after surviving 2 major surgeries in a little over 1 year. I know know I can face anything thrown my way. I hope I am done for several years, but one never knows. 

More later.

Day 6 Post-Op update

Day 6 Post-Op update.

More progress even though it is slight it is progress and that is all I can ask or expect.

I will probably start to do some things on my laptop today that I have been putting off.

First coffee today since last Sunday.

More later.

Day 5 Post-Op update

Day 5 Post-op update.

Still sore but not as much as yesterday.

Yesterday was the first day I felt like a human being since the surgery. I know it is a slow process and I am not looking for miracles, but just daily improvements which I have seen. So I am happy.

My sister goes home today and then Paul comes down Sunday.

My appetite is beginning to return, but I want to take this time to get back on track and lose some more weight.

More tomorrow.

Day 4 Post-Op update

Day 4 Post-Op update.

Still sore but much better today. I am able to move much better, but not ready to run a marathon quite yet.

Getting used to the temporary side effects which will mostly be gone in a couple of weeks.

Then I have have to gear up mentally for dealing with the long term side effects. But it is what it is and life is life.

Thanks for all the well wishes from everybody.

The surgery is behind me. Let the healing begin.

The surgery went as expected or better. Dr Robertson did an excellent job. The surgery lasted about 3 hours. As promised I woke up in ICU without the breathing tubes. Once I woke up about 6PM they took me to my room about 7PM.

The nurses were impressed as I did not ask for any pain medication.

I was discharged Wednesday morning and got home about 11AM. Still very sore, but getting better.

The worst is behind me and now the healing process has begun.

More later.

Updates while in the Hospital

Currently from what I know my surgery is scheduled for noon on Monday June 11th. The surgery is about 4 hours. I have a final pre-op appointment tomorrow and if it changes I will post an update.

If you want to get an update don't bother calling the hospital as they will only give out information to immediate family. Instead call my sister Barbara Russo on her cell phone 585-507-9607. I would call early evening and she should be able to give you a good update.

I should be discharged Wednesday morning and will start updates via the Blog.

Thanks