I'm back.....9 days after Thymectomy
 

Hi all
Well, it's been 9 days since my thymectomy....Today has really been the first really strong day for me to be able to type on the computer.

All is doing very well, thymus was normal, Everything went fine.....except right after my surgery when the epidural line was kinked up for a while.....whew....worse pain than having both of my babies without any epidural at that time!!!!!!:eek:

anyway, once they got it resolved it all was good.

I want to Praise my Lord and Savior for bringing me this far.


Hugs to all!!!!:grouphug:
Jujuan

I'm glad you are doing well. I hope you continue to get better.

Annie

Wonderful news! I glad the surgery went well and hope you continue to feel better with each passing day.

Thanks for letting us know how you're doing.

Sue

Hey Jujuan,

I'm so glad to hear that your surgery went well and that your thymus was normal! I know what you mean about the pain- pretty bad- but I'm so glad that you're feeling well, and that your surgery was successful!

:hug:
Nicky

YEAH wonderful news, and I hope you continue to get stronger and stronger!

Did you have a thymoma? Was your surgery done transsternal? I just met with a surgeon last week and my thymectomy is scheduled for mid January (I have a 4cm thymoma).

I'm so glad you are doing better.:hug:

Wonderful! Everything went well, just make sure you keep your pillow handy, especially for sneezing. Rest and take care of yourself. ~ Melanie

Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement.


Kathy V - I didn't have a thymoma but my surgeon opted for the trans sternal procedure. I have a "t" incision about 5 inches down between my breastbone. Spent almost a week in the hospital in Atlanta.




JJ

My cardio-thoracic surgeon is the director of the robotics program at one of the larger hospitals in Cincinnati. He has done many thymectomies that way and said the cutoff is 6cm for a thymoma. Barring any unforeseen problems, that is the way mine will be done.

hi
glad to hear things are going ok, and you are able to be back on the computer,
keep taking care of yourself
Kate

So happy that you're recovering and feeling a bit better. Is it a huge relieve to see that surgery in the rearview mirror? You'll never have to do that again!

Ally

Thanks Ally....A big AMEN to that.

He always sees you through when you need it most :)

Glad everything went well and you're recovering well. As has already been mentioned, keep your pillow handy ;) Don't push yourself too hard, but definitely push yourself a little to get better every day.

Cheers!

Brian.

Hey JJ,

That's great news! Be sure to take it slow and get plenty of rest. Thanks for letting us know.;)

Hugs,
Pat

Hi
 

Really good to hear from you. Make sure you rest! No running marathons just yet ok?

Take good care of yourself and make sure you dont over do it.

Love
Rach

Congratulations (It sounds weirds to congratulate someone for surgury, but this is a big deal)... I am glad that everything went well for you, and pray that you have a continued recovery! :hug: