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crusader rabbit

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This Rabbit Could Use a Prayer or Two
« on: May 31, 2013, 01:53:19 PM »
In January, I had an episode that looked and felt like a heart attack.  Made a trip to the ER and was sent to the cardiac ward for an overnight.

Turned out the ticker was working fine.  The problem was with an extremely large hiatal hernia that had developed to the point where my stomach and esophagus were pressing against my heart and left lung.

After a load of tests and exploring options, I am headed for the surgical suite on Tuesday morning at 0600.

Doc says he will attempt to do this procedure laparoscopically (sp? spell check doesn't recognize it) with only two or three small incisions.  But, he has already cautioned me that he doesn't think that will be possible because of the proximity to my heart and the size of the balloon of stomach nestled above my diaphragm.  He told me he will not endanger my outcome for purposes of esthetics and expects to have to do conventional surgery to repair my plumbing.

If he can do it the easy way, I will be in the hospital only overnight, and can resume regular life within the week.

If he has to gut me like a fish, I am in the hospital for a week, then on light duty for 6 weeks, then a gradual return to a normal lifestyle.

Naturally, my preference is the first option, but I don't really get a say.  I won't know which way it went until I get out of recovery and up to my room.

So, here's the prayer request(s):  1) Pray for the easy way, if at all possible; 2) If easy is out, pray for an easy recovery.

I don't like pain--never have.  I tolerate it as well as most, but this has me a little scared. 

I'll be on here until bedtime on Monday, and then it depends on how it goes in the OR.  I'll be back as soon as I am able.

Thanks, guys (and gals)

Crusader Rabbit
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Re: This Rabbit Could Use a Prayer or Two
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2013, 02:00:34 PM »
I hope it goes the easy way!!  Praying that it does!
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Re: This Rabbit Could Use a Prayer or Two
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2013, 02:00:59 PM »
We are with you CR .
Don't sweat it to much , these days if it's a matter of broken parts it's really no more complicated than taking your car to the mechanic .
Illnesses still present a challenge to medical science, but damaged parts are simply "repair or replace" just like a head gasket .
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Re: This Rabbit Could Use a Prayer or Two
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2013, 02:28:47 PM »
Pulling for a good procedure...and for the easy one to be in the cards.

This pain in temporary and isn't doing damage, just part of the healing.

You get meds to help with it.   

Hang in there, CR.

Take care
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Re: This Rabbit Could Use a Prayer or Two
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2013, 03:07:46 PM »
Will have you in our thoughts and prayers that everything goes as well and easy as possible, CR.
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Re: This Rabbit Could Use a Prayer or Two
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Re: This Rabbit Could Use a Prayer or Two
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2013, 04:27:06 PM »
Just like workin' on an "ol" Buick,..... ;) Crusader, I pray for the easier less intrusive procedure, and will pray for a speedy recovery regardless.

Don't trust the ugly Nurses... ::)
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Re: This Rabbit Could Use a Prayer or Two
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2013, 04:37:10 PM »
Prayers forthwith...

Get in, get out...wash your hands and FORCE everyone else to wash theirs or stay the f*#k outa your room...

Be well, speedy recovery, friend!
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Re: This Rabbit Could Use a Prayer or Two
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2013, 06:10:13 PM »
Quote from: twyacht on May 31, 2013, 04:27:06 PM
Just like workin' on an "ol" Buick,..... ;) Crusader, I pray for the easier less intrusive procedure, and will pray for a speedy recovery regardless.

Don't trust the ugly Nurses... ::)

BUICK?  Buick!?

If anything, I'm a Ford.  We don't take government handouts. 

Well...

Shoot...

It is the VA doing all this, so I guess maybe I do.

Crap. I didn't ever want to be a freakin' Buick.

Thanks for the prayers, guys.

Gratefully,

Crusader
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Re: This Rabbit Could Use a Prayer or Two
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2013, 06:40:35 PM »
CR, here's praying for a successful surgery and quick like a bunny (pun intended!) recovery!  May God guide your surgeon and staff.


God Bless,

Richard and Norma

PS:  And may all your nurses be beautiful.....not that you'll notice or anything!  LOL
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Re: This Rabbit Could Use a Prayer or Two
« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2013, 06:58:08 PM »
Just think CR, one time you will have cute young ladies (multiple ) handling your junk and it's going to have a hose coming out of it and look like it got run over by a truck .  ;D
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