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04-02-2012, 07:47 PM | #11 | ||
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04-05-2012, 06:13 PM | #12 | ||
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I have recently found some good information about the variations of rib resection according to TOS type. This was from the Washington University School of Medicine's Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Center. It is not overwhelming with information, so no information overload, it is focused and carries enough for you to grasp your situation and to see the possibilities open to you.
I also looked at a really good video on YouTube about 1st rib resection for venous TOS. Search for First rib resection for Paget-Schroetter Syndrome by VascularUAMS, University of Arkansas. Its a beauty! |
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04-15-2012, 09:48 PM | #13 | ||
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Hi everyone. Its been an interesting week on the forums hasn't it!! My turn is coming soon. My rib resection is booked for Tuesday the 24th April and it has come to a point where I am looking forward to it for some relief.
The second time in the same place for me, I was well armed with the thoughts and suggestions from everone here and was able to present to the surgeon knowing that I knew a lot more than last time. So, I got more information in return but interestingly, he asked for the names of these forums for his other patients, because I had told him how much support you find here. If any one is interested, I have posted some images in an album in my profile of my first surgery. The images show exactly where the first surgery was. I'm told I will get a Y shaped incision under my right clavicle this time around, from my sternum, and then back. So, if you like unusual pictures, everyone is welcome to have a look in the album in my profile. |
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04-15-2012, 10:21 PM | #14 | ||
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Sheri, I had a bone tumor (benign) removed from my humorous a few years ago. I wonder if some people are just more prone to bony abnormalities like this. You had mentioned that your first rib had a similar anomaly to mine.
Blurto, I'll "talk" to you before then, but I'll be sending good thoughts your way on the 24th. Not to dismiss the seriousness of the surgery at all, but I think you and LadyLaura, and Nospam will be at an advantage for your 2nd resections because you'll sort of know what to expect. |
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04-15-2012, 10:38 PM | #15 | ||
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Blurto - Good luck with the surgery. I hope you get relief from the surgery. |
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My cervical fusion surgery last year was at a small community hospital near me and the nursing staff was great. My only issue was that there was no cable TV or internet so I was in a rush to be discharged and go home. In hindsight, I should have stayed the extra night that had originally been allocated. My surgery in two days will be at St. Joseph's Mission Hospital in Mission Veijo. This is a very high end facility with cable TV and internet. St. Joseph's runs fairly efficient facilities. My wife will be spending the night with me (she's an MD), so I'm sure she won't allow any foolishness from the nursing staff. I don't think I have anything to worry about and the nursing staff will be great. My doctor believes I will only need to spend one night and go home the next day.
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04-17-2012, 10:52 PM | #17 | ||
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I wish you all the best in your upcoming surgery, Blurto. We'll be pulling for you! |
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04-18-2012, 04:39 AM | #18 | ||
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Thanks ladylaura418. I think the after care is important also. In five days, the only nurse I had from one day to the next was the night shift. I was soooo over repeating my story every day. My decision to use a different hospital this time was influenced by the quality of care. I'm using the same surgeon.
nospam, a good internet connection is key to a proper hospital stay. My overnight stay turned into five days and if I didn't have a good mobile broadband connection, I would have gone crazy for sure. with cable and internet, we expect an update from you straight out of post op!! You've had a cervical fusion also, I hope that hasn't made things more difficult this time around for you. I have awful pain in my upper back from this and I can't see how its connected, but I hope it will go away with everything else. |
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04-20-2012, 02:48 PM | #19 | ||
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Good luck with the second surgery!
Medical care sounds different over there! I had some issues with one nurse, I was so upset to see her at my bedside when I was out of surgery the second time Cable and good Internet would have been amazing, I was in for 9 days the first time with no tv or Internet. I hope They can solve your issues |
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04-23-2012, 07:06 AM | #20 | ||
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Hi guys - my turn tomorrow. Admission is 0700 then we'll see what happens from there. I'd like to thank everyone who has posted their experiences here, it has provided me with a solid level of support in understanding the road ahead.
Thank you all and keep watching this space |
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