This Rabbit Could Use a Prayer or Two

[tt11758]

Thanks for the update, my friend!!  Please keep us posted, and heel up quick!!

[ellis4538]

Never any doubt!  Don't try to heal too quick!!!!!  Had my GB out laparoscopically(sp?) and was warned I could herniate as long as 6. months after.  Can't imagine what it would have been had it been "the old fashioned way".

God Bless,

Richard

[MikeBjerum]

Great news!  Not great that they field dressed you, but great that they did the job in the best way possible.

Many prayers answered it appears as you move forward quickly.  Now, take advantage of your position in life, and let Bunny take care of you as you mend.  We'll continue the prayers for complete success.

[PegLeg45]

Good to hear you are on the mend, CR.
Prayers to continue.

[crusader rabbit]

Okay, guys, here's the latest from the Cut Gut Chronicles...

I am off the narcotic painkillers as of today--don't need 'em any more.  

I can now actually cough a little to clear the airways without fearing my innards will spill onto the floor--and that's another good thing.  

My diet is still restricted to "liquids, puddings, cream soups and shakes" and that's not so good.  Still, that steak at the end of the tunnel is a motivator to heal.

I go back to the doc to get about a gazillion staples removed on the 24th.  I may actually be allowed to drive after that.  As of now, driving is prohibited.  And that actually hasn't been all that bad since Bunny's car has taken some sort of dump and doesn't want to run, so she's been using the JEEP.  I think we have arranged to get it to the mechanic for repair next Monday.  I'm hoping it's something simple and cheap.

Yesterday, I managed a rather lethargic walkabout.  Put in about .25 miles (about .4km for our Oz contingent) which ain't too bad.  I managed to sleep for 30 minutes upon my return, but I got the walk in. I just don't have much in the "reserve" tank.

There may be a reason for the lack of energy...  According the the hospital's "bed scale," shortly after the surgery and after they had pumped me full of fluids, my registered weight was 237 lb. (that's 107.5 kg or I think 18.96 stone--just trying to be helpful, here).  This morning on an accurate scale here at home, I came in at 206 lb. (93.4 kg or 16.48 stone). It appears I will break the 200 pound barrier in the right direction for the first time in 20 years.  And,that may allow me to ditch the blood pressure meds

I have had no inflammation along the stitch line, and everything is looking good so far.

So, all is progressing anon.  I can already feel the benefit of having my stomach back where it belongs and not pressing against heart and lung--and that, too, is a good thing.  

Thanks again for all your kind thoughts and prayers.

A grateful,
Crusader Rabbit

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[jaybet]

Sounds good, CR...you'll be surprised how quickly you feel better.

[Solus]

Great, CR.  

Sounds like everything is going fine...all the pain and weakness can now be looked at as "character building"  

I had a similar surgery some years ago, except my incision ran length wise from my breastbone to my crotch.

After it was all healed and getting back to normal, I had a bit of a panic when I first did something that stretched my abdominal muscles.  Along the incision I felt a moderate burning pain.  Frantic call to the Dr. and was informed this was normal.  The different layers of muscle that were cut in the operation tend to "grow" together when they heal and the strenuous activity caused the layers to separate again.   Normal and to be expected.

Your lateral incision might not have the same effect.

Take care.

[philw]

Good to here mate that you are on the mend.

[crusader rabbit]

Hey, gang,

Just got back from the doc's office.  All the staples are now out and his official pronouncement was that I can drive again, eat again, and even go to the gym again.  Of course, I can't lift any real weight, but I can hit the treadmill and do "preacher" curls on the machine (if I don't hold my breath and try to lift too much).  I don't even have to see him again.

Tonight, although I would really enjoy a steak, I am going to settle for some baked chicken thighs.  The thought is they should go down a bit more easily than steak and the old pipes haven't passed any real food in the past three weeks.

So, my life is gradually returning to normal and I am really excited to actually eat some food.

Thanks for all the good thoughts, prayers, and moral support.  It really helped.

Crusader Rabbit

[ellis4538]

CR, good news on two fronts....you and Mike!

Continued prayer for both!


God Bless,

Richard and Norma