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03-16-2008, 02:24 PM
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The surgery's in the morning. Getting some plumbing repaired - left common illiac artery aneurysm and abdominal aortic artery aneurysm. Minimum of a week in hospital. I am NOT looking forward to this. I'm a nervous wreck right now. What's this crap can't drink for 24 hours prior to surgery? How am I supposed to sleep tonight? Tom |
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03-16-2008, 02:33 PM
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Good luck with your surgery Tom.
They don't want you having any fluids in your system so you don't throw up and possibly drown in your own vomit during during in case of reactions to the anesthesia. It's common practice! We want to see you back here! Nothing to eat either, I would assume 12 hours at a minimum prior to surgery...nothing in your tummy! NPO, nothing by mouth! Trust me, you will feel better after the surgery if your tummy is empty! Hope to hear from you soon! Keep up the good work...nice to hear from you!
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Cheryl Dx: MS 2001 CRPS 2009 “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” - Henry Ford |
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03-16-2008, 02:35 PM
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Tom my thoughts and prayers will be with you. You do what the drs. tell you to and you will be up and running again in no time! (If I knew what hospital you're gonna be at I'd sneak you in a cold beer! lol)
Take care and if you can let us know how you are doing.  Susan
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03-16-2008, 02:49 PM
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I know you said you had the best docs in the best hospital and all that jazz..... But you tell those boys if anything happens to you, Cathy is coming down in her lil pony with her butt-kickin boots on.  And I have room for a posse - who's in?
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03-16-2008, 02:52 PM
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Count me in! Not sure I could do much kickin' but I've got a nice wooden cane that could do some convincing! 
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03-16-2008, 02:59 PM
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Good luck, Tom. I'm sure you are in good hands in Houston. They are known for their excellent medical care. The reasoning behind not eating and drinking is so you don't aspirate anything when you are given anaesthesia. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hurry back, you shall be missed.
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03-16-2008, 03:10 PM
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.gif "Boy(angel Flying)") Hugs and prayers coming out your way! I wish you the best! Be well fast!
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~ Friend2U . . HANG IN THERE! If I had to sum up FRIENDSHIP in one word, it would be COMFORT. ~Adabella Radici MS/dx2006 BETASERON (Quit May 2011) COPAXONE (Began June 2011) |
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03-16-2008, 02:54 PM
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May St Patrick be at your side tomorrow, Tom..
BTW, is your Surgeon Irish..LOL
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03-16-2008, 08:35 PM
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I be in on the butt kickin posse. I don't have good balance, but I can get some whacks in.
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03-16-2008, 08:37 PM
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Thanks for reminding us, Tom. I'll be praying for you and the surgical team. Check in as soon as you're able, please.
 *joining Brain's posse* Got my toe spurs on!
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