MoseySusan Posted March 14, 2023 Share #51 Posted March 14, 2023 30 minutes ago, Ralphie said: Another person at the horsespittle said he asked the sturgeon to remove his appendix while they were in there to remove his gall bladder. 2nd son has “malrotation” where his organs are 180 degrees from usual and had GI surgery the day after he was born. The surgeon removed his appendix because it was in an abnormal location and if it acted up, the doctors might not recognize the problem. So, I’m wondering…you still haven’t had the flu? Or was appendicitis separate from the flu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share #52 Posted March 14, 2023 7 minutes ago, MoseySusan said: 2nd son has “malrotation” where his organs are 180 degrees from usual and had GI surgery the day after he was born. The surgeon removed his appendix because it was in an abnormal location and if it acted up, the doctors might not recognize the problem. So, I’m wondering…you still haven’t had the flu? Or was appendicitis separate from the flu? I misdiagnosed myself. Started with a stomachache, then the throwing up said flu to me. At around 8pm the belly pain told me it was definitely not the flu! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share #53 Posted March 14, 2023 Ugh! They definitely don’t force a cardiac diet on you! I wish I had ordered the granola! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Share #54 Posted March 14, 2023 20 minutes ago, Ralphie said: Ugh! They definitely don’t force a cardiac diet on you! I wish I had ordered the granola! I had a cardiac diet when I was in the last couple times. It was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted March 14, 2023 Share #55 Posted March 14, 2023 41 minutes ago, Ralphie said: I misdiagnosed myself. Started with a stomachache, then the throwing up said flu to me. At around 8pm the belly pain told me it was definitely not the flu! Amazing! Apendicitis notwithstanding, you have dodged the bugs for years. Bulletproof, dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 14, 2023 Share #56 Posted March 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Ralphie said: Another person at the horsespittle said he asked the sturgeon to remove his appendix while they were in there to remove his gall bladder. That seems smart if you are in there already. Did they wrap your appendix in butcher paper and send you home with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 14, 2023 Share #57 Posted March 14, 2023 Glad all went well with the surgery. When do you get to go home if all continues well? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share #58 Posted March 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, Randomguy said: That seems smart if you are in there already. Did they wrap your appendix in butcher paper and send you home with it? They did say they would bag the infected appendix before pulling it through the incisions. I do have a cool picture of it though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share #59 Posted March 14, 2023 Just now, Kirby said: Glad all went well with the surgery. When do you get to go home if all continues well? They said the person that gives final clearance comes around 930, so hopefully soon. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share #60 Posted March 14, 2023 10 minutes ago, Randomguy said: That seems smart if you are in there already I wonder if insurance would give you a hard time for the extra cost? Seems like they should consider it good insurance against a possible appendix removal later. Of all the body parts to be missing, an appendix is top of the list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 14, 2023 Share #61 Posted March 14, 2023 13 minutes ago, Ralphie said: I do have a cool picture of it though. Ok, dangit, where is the picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share #62 Posted March 14, 2023 27 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Ok, dangit, where is the picture? The appendix is that ugly little worm in the bottom pic. I think in the top pic the white is infection gunk that was removed. Those cats are pretty good at scanning this stuff! Waiting for the Lab Repot now. Woof! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Share #63 Posted March 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Ralphie said: Ugh! They definitely don’t force a cardiac diet on you! I wish I had ordered the granola! We've been very fortunate to have administrators that promoted tasty foods at our hospital. Some folks go there to eat even when not confined to the hospital. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share #64 Posted March 14, 2023 23 minutes ago, sheep_herder said: We've been very fortunate to have administrators that promoted tasty foods at our hospital. Some folks go there to eat even when not confined to the hospital. This was way over the top! The omelet was great but the bacon was a salt fest. And there were THREE Macdonald’s size sausage parties! Hmm, I can order breakfast all day if I want so I could try some lighter fare. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 14, 2023 Share #65 Posted March 14, 2023 I read a piece several months ago that said that modern medicine still is not sure of the function of the appendix. It is now believed by some that the appendix is one source of digestive bacteria used in the digestive tract. Apparently, there is not a lot of known science behind it but it is known that many people without their appendix have a lower count of good bacteria in the larger intestines. At least that's what I remember from the article. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share #66 Posted March 14, 2023 Oh well, mine had to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share #67 Posted March 14, 2023 Sprung! Or almost, in the discharge lounge now waiting for a nurse for final clearance. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted March 14, 2023 Share #68 Posted March 14, 2023 oh dang I'm just catchin' up glad things went well late but here's some prayers & vibes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Share #69 Posted March 14, 2023 1 minute ago, Ralphie said: Sprung! Or almost, in the discharge lounge now waiting for a nurse for final clearance. Now time for the wheelchair ride. Some don't approve when you want to walk out on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted March 14, 2023 Share #70 Posted March 14, 2023 19 minutes ago, sheep_herder said: Now time for the wheelchair ride. Some don't approve when you want to walk out on your own. I walked oot after my week stay. I was surprised they let me. I asked if I can just walk out, and the nurse said, sure. But after my bronchoscopies, I was wheeled oot because I was not right in the head🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted March 14, 2023 Share #71 Posted March 14, 2023 5 hours ago, Ralphie said: One of the surgery prep nurses told how she waited, just thought it was a stomachache, then had to spend a week recovering from the infection in the horsespittle. I once went to the horsepittle with pain I thought was my appendix. It was a kidney stone, instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share #72 Posted March 14, 2023 16 minutes ago, sheep_herder said: Now time for the wheelchair ride. Some don't approve when you want to walk out on your own. They gave me a ride in a stripped down wheelchair. Man, the trip out was tough. I am not as recovered as I thought I was. This will take time. I better call Dr. Springoff! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share #73 Posted March 14, 2023 8 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: I once went to the horsepittle with pain I thought was my appendix. It was a kidney stone, instead. Could they do anything or did you just have to wait until it passed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Share #74 Posted March 14, 2023 13 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: I once went to the horsepittle with pain I thought was my appendix. It was a kidney stone, instead. did they still remove your appendix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share #75 Posted March 14, 2023 Crap! As soon as I get oot of the horsespittle I feel like shit again. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Share #76 Posted March 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Ralphie said: Crap! As soon as I get oot of the horsespittle I feel like shit again. You should be at home resting either in bed or an easy chair...tale your pain meds..do not push it or rush things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 14, 2023 Share #77 Posted March 14, 2023 Listen to @petitepedal Any surgery, even so called 'routine surgeries" are a major hit to the body and you need time to heal and rest. Follow the doctor's instructions and don't try to rush things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralphie ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Author Popular Post Share #78 Posted March 14, 2023 15 minutes ago, Kirby said: Listen to @petitepedal Any surgery, even so called 'routine surgeries" are a major hit to the body and you need time to heal and rest. Follow the doctor's instructions and don't try to rush things. I concur! I feel like I was hit by a bus. My wife is oot getting Percocet now, and I am trying some ruby therapy. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 14, 2023 Share #79 Posted March 14, 2023 16 minutes ago, Ralphie said: I concur! I feel like I was hit by a bus. My wife is oot getting Percocet now, and I am trying some ruby therapy. I'm sure this has been stressful for your wife too, but you should ask her to share some of her Percocet with you. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted March 14, 2023 Share #80 Posted March 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Ralphie said: Crap! As soon as I get oot of the horsespittle I feel like shit again. Maybe it’s a kidney stone! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted March 14, 2023 Share #81 Posted March 14, 2023 3 hours ago, jsharr said: did they still remove your appendix? While I was there, I figured why not? What’s a little laparoscopic surgery in one’s free time? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 14, 2023 Share #82 Posted March 14, 2023 7 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: While I was there, I figured why not? What’s a little laparoscopic surgery in one’s free time? that's the spirit that tamed the American west! Let nothing stand in the way of your destiny! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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