Re: Update on Louie's upcoming Surgery.

[Guest guest]

Louie,

I'm so glad they set your surgery appoint for so soon. I'll

keep you in my prayers that all goes well and that you don't

have any withdrawls. Also, when I came home from having

surgery on my abdomen in the past, they recommended that I

bring a pillow with me to hold and cushion the abdomen

during the drive and it did help some. You might want to do

something similar to cushion the abdomen (I assume that's

where they are putting the pump, but if I'm wrong, let me

know). Glad to hear you'll be able to go home afterwards.

Let us know how it goes.

Kimber

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Kimber

Vallejo, CA

hominid2@...

Southwest Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

[Guest guest]

Louie,

I'm so glad they set your surgery appoint for so soon. I'll

keep you in my prayers that all goes well and that you don't

have any withdrawls. Also, when I came home from having

surgery on my abdomen in the past, they recommended that I

bring a pillow with me to hold and cushion the abdomen

during the drive and it did help some. You might want to do

something similar to cushion the abdomen (I assume that's

where they are putting the pump, but if I'm wrong, let me

know). Glad to hear you'll be able to go home afterwards.

Let us know how it goes.

Kimber

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Kimber

Vallejo, CA

hominid2@...

Southwest Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

[Guest guest]

Louie,

I'm so glad they set your surgery appoint for so soon. I'll

keep you in my prayers that all goes well and that you don't

have any withdrawls. Also, when I came home from having

surgery on my abdomen in the past, they recommended that I

bring a pillow with me to hold and cushion the abdomen

during the drive and it did help some. You might want to do

something similar to cushion the abdomen (I assume that's

where they are putting the pump, but if I'm wrong, let me

know). Glad to hear you'll be able to go home afterwards.

Let us know how it goes.

Kimber

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Kimber

Vallejo, CA

hominid2@...

Southwest Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

[Guest guest]

Louie,

I'm glad they have your surgery scheduled so soon. Hope all goes well through

the weekend for you.

W

[Guest guest]

Louie,

I will be about 40 miles away in Springfield Ohio thinking of you n Monday.

Who is going to do your surgery ?

Prayers coming your way, you will do fine.

Lily

Update on Louie's upcoming Surgery.

> Hi Panc. Pals,

> I did get a call at 5:15 today and it was from my nurse at Ohio State

University Hospital(OSU) and my surgery to have my pain pump replaced is

schudled fro this coming Monday Setp 23. I have to Be at OSU at 11am to

register and the surgery will take place around 1pm and last about 2 1/2

hrs. At least one good thing is that the surgery is being done as

outpatient and I;ll get to come home after I spend 1 hr. in recovery. I

would image the ride home 2 1/2 hours without any traffic will be a bit

unconfortable, but at least I'll be home Monday night to sleep in my own

bed. The did tell me I be asleep you the surgery. Boy, am I glad of that,

I hate to be awake for surgery and all of the sudden they say oops- That

has really brought me out of my semi-sleep in the past.

> With only having to wait until Monday for the surgery, My pain pump

shouldn't stop working and I shouldn't have to go thought withdrawl. I feel

better knowing that I don't have to wait very long for the surgery,

it'sbetter this way, because I won't have long to worry about it. Please

keep my in your prayers on Monday. THANKS!!!!!!

> Take Care,

> Louie in WV

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 09/19/2002 19:30:20 US Eastern Standard Time,

ehall@... writes:

> I did get a call ... from .. Ohio State University Hospital(OSU) and my

> surgery to have my pain pump replaced is .. Monday Sept. 23.... around 1pm

> and last about 2 1/2 hrs. ..the surgery is . outpatient . ..the ride home 2

> 1/2 hours without any traffic will be a bit uncomfortable... My pain pump

> shouldn't stop working and I shouldn't have to go thought withdrawal.

> Please keep my in your prayers on Monday. .Take Care, Louie in WV

Louie,

I am glad that you have the surgery scheduled. That is always such a relief.

Thank goodness we don't have to rely on the horse and buggy for

transportation.

Can you explain what exactly you are having done? What is a pain pump? What

medicine do they use? Where is it put? And why does surgery take so long? How

long does the pump last before you have to get it filled again?

Thanks.

Karyn , RN

Founder / Exec. Director

http://www.pancassociation.org

KarynWms@.../

Pancreatitis Association International

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