Guest guest Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hi (Caboonse), Glad to hear you're doing good. This June buddy had a rough week after surgery, but has turned the corner now and on the mend. It's nice you don't have any bands on for the time being. That should help. Take care and recuperate. Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Caboose!!!! Yayyyy! You're back! We have missed you! I am so happy that your surgery went well. I can't believe that you have lost 12 lbs! I was hoping to lose a bit of weight, but have only manged about 5lbs. I look forward to hearing more from you. Take it easy, my dear, and get lots of rest. Fay > Hi All: > > I am so sorry I haven't been able to post sooner, but as most of you > know my computer is down and today is my first outing since surgery, > so yes my first stop is the library to say hi to all my surgery > buddies. Thanks Sara for those cute cartoons that made me laugh,the > pain was surely worth it. > > My surgery went well on the 28th. I arrived at the hospital around > 6:00am in the morning and was taken back to put on my gown and get > hooked up to the IV's, etc. around 7:00am. Surgery started promptly > at 7:30am and lasted for 5 hours. I did end up having a Lefort 3- > piece like you Sara. But no splint or bands when I woke up!! > YEA!!!!! The OS decided he wanted to allow the jaw to heal a little > bit before he puts the bands on next week. He stated the pressure > from the bands would cause a little more pain which he didn't want. > I really don't remember much of the hospital at all except that they > kept wanting me to eat some of that nasty broth and jello which I had > no appetite for anything. They kept me in the hospital until 9:00pm > on the 29th and finally released me. I had a male nurse who was > really great and I guess just gave up on me that I wasn't eating and > decided to finally send me home. I mainly slept the first few days > at home and had a little pain which the Percocet has taken care of. > I have lost a total of 12 pounds so far. I have been running a fever > of about 99.8 which I am keeping an eye on and if it keeps up I will > give my OS a call. > > Anyway, I am out of energy and ready to get home. Thanks to everyone > for your well wishes and I will check back in a few days on my next > outing!! I hope all my June buddies are doing okay and Sara is > drinking some wine for me in Italy!! When I get my computer fixed I > will chat more!! > > Take Care, > --Caboose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 welcome back! I'm so glad to hear everything went well for you. Mine didn't go quite so smoothly but right now I'm doing a little better. I've had a hard time getting the pain under control and feel like I've been run over by the train. I did make it out for my first PT session today which helped some but now the meds are wearing off again. I hope you continue to have a smooth recovery. minirascal- > Hi All: > > I am so sorry I haven't been able to post sooner, but as most of you > know my computer is down and today is my first outing since surgery, > so yes my first stop is the library to say hi to all my surgery > buddies. Thanks Sara for those cute cartoons that made me laugh,the > pain was surely worth it. > > My surgery went well on the 28th. I arrived at the hospital around > 6:00am in the morning and was taken back to put on my gown and get > hooked up to the IV's, etc. around 7:00am. Surgery started promptly > at 7:30am and lasted for 5 hours. I did end up having a Lefort 3- > piece like you Sara. But no splint or bands when I woke up!! > YEA!!!!! The OS decided he wanted to allow the jaw to heal a little > bit before he puts the bands on next week. He stated the pressure > from the bands would cause a little more pain which he didn't want. > I really don't remember much of the hospital at all except that they > kept wanting me to eat some of that nasty broth and jello which I had > no appetite for anything. They kept me in the hospital until 9:00pm > on the 29th and finally released me. I had a male nurse who was > really great and I guess just gave up on me that I wasn't eating and > decided to finally send me home. I mainly slept the first few days > at home and had a little pain which the Percocet has taken care of. > I have lost a total of 12 pounds so far. I have been running a fever > of about 99.8 which I am keeping an eye on and if it keeps up I will > give my OS a call. > > Anyway, I am out of energy and ready to get home. Thanks to everyone > for your well wishes and I will check back in a few days on my next > outing!! I hope all my June buddies are doing okay and Sara is > drinking some wine for me in Italy!! When I get my computer fixed I > will chat more!! > > Take Care, > --Caboose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Ahhhh....I've been checking everyday to see if you had gotten to a computer yet! So glad to hear everything went well. My first day in the hospital I had to beg for some water. It took the lady about 2-3 hours to bring me some because she was trying to find zip bags for me...then finally opted for a syringe..urgg! lol. I am banded now, but can take them off to eat and brush. I am now on soft foods which is wonderful. Hope time goes by as fast for you as it has for me...I cant believe I am already past 3 weeks!!! Hope all continues to go well..and when you get back on your computer you need to post some pics for us!!! Keep in touch but don't overdo the outings! ~~ > Hi All: > > I am so sorry I haven't been able to post sooner, but as most of you > know my computer is down and today is my first outing since surgery, > so yes my first stop is the library to say hi to all my surgery > buddies. Thanks Sara for those cute cartoons that made me laugh,the > pain was surely worth it. > > My surgery went well on the 28th. I arrived at the hospital around > 6:00am in the morning and was taken back to put on my gown and get > hooked up to the IV's, etc. around 7:00am. Surgery started promptly > at 7:30am and lasted for 5 hours. I did end up having a Lefort 3- > piece like you Sara. But no splint or bands when I woke up!! > YEA!!!!! The OS decided he wanted to allow the jaw to heal a little > bit before he puts the bands on next week. He stated the pressure > from the bands would cause a little more pain which he didn't want. > I really don't remember much of the hospital at all except that they > kept wanting me to eat some of that nasty broth and jello which I had > no appetite for anything. They kept me in the hospital until 9:00pm > on the 29th and finally released me. I had a male nurse who was > really great and I guess just gave up on me that I wasn't eating and > decided to finally send me home. I mainly slept the first few days > at home and had a little pain which the Percocet has taken care of. > I have lost a total of 12 pounds so far. I have been running a fever > of about 99.8 which I am keeping an eye on and if it keeps up I will > give my OS a call. > > Anyway, I am out of energy and ready to get home. Thanks to everyone > for your well wishes and I will check back in a few days on my next > outing!! I hope all my June buddies are doing okay and Sara is > drinking some wine for me in Italy!! When I get my computer fixed I > will chat more!! > > Take Care, > --Caboose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hi Caboose! My surgery went well. I'm doing really good. I have pics posted if you have a minute to check them out. I got unwired yesterday and started eating mash potatoes and applesauce. I've lost 10 pounds. I went out today to Wal-Mart and Costo and made it just fine. Glad to hear your surgery went well also. Kay > Hi All: > > I am so sorry I haven't been able to post sooner, but as most of you > know my computer is down and today is my first outing since surgery, > so yes my first stop is the library to say hi to all my surgery > buddies. Thanks Sara for those cute cartoons that made me laugh,the > pain was surely worth it. > > My surgery went well on the 28th. I arrived at the hospital around > 6:00am in the morning and was taken back to put on my gown and get > hooked up to the IV's, etc. around 7:00am. Surgery started promptly > at 7:30am and lasted for 5 hours. I did end up having a Lefort 3- > piece like you Sara. But no splint or bands when I woke up!! > YEA!!!!! The OS decided he wanted to allow the jaw to heal a little > bit before he puts the bands on next week. He stated the pressure > from the bands would cause a little more pain which he didn't want. > I really don't remember much of the hospital at all except that they > kept wanting me to eat some of that nasty broth and jello which I had > no appetite for anything. They kept me in the hospital until 9:00pm > on the 29th and finally released me. I had a male nurse who was > really great and I guess just gave up on me that I wasn't eating and > decided to finally send me home. I mainly slept the first few days > at home and had a little pain which the Percocet has taken care of. > I have lost a total of 12 pounds so far. I have been running a fever > of about 99.8 which I am keeping an eye on and if it keeps up I will > give my OS a call. > > Anyway, I am out of energy and ready to get home. Thanks to everyone > for your well wishes and I will check back in a few days on my next > outing!! I hope all my June buddies are doing okay and Sara is > drinking some wine for me in Italy!! When I get my computer fixed I > will chat more!! > > Take Care, > --Caboose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Oh Caboose YOU MADE IT TO THE OTHER SIDE!!! Whoooohooooooo!!! I'm so glad to have news of you, was starting to get worried even though I knew you couldn't get regular access to a PC. Lucky you on having no splint!!! I promise that the appetite will come back soon. I'm off to Florence tomorrow to go visit my fiance' so I'll be sure to drink some good wine for you and toast to a speedy and painless recovery for you Caboose, my fave surgery buddy:-) We've missed you on the board!!! Welcome back. Sara xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Sounds as though everything went really well for you, ! That's great. Get plenty of rest, plenty of nutrition and hydration... Glad to hear it all. Cammie > Hi All: > > I am so sorry I haven't been able to post sooner, but as most of you > know my computer is down and today is my first outing since surgery, > so yes my first stop is the library to say hi to all my surgery > buddies. Thanks Sara for those cute cartoons that made me laugh,the > pain was surely worth it. > > My surgery went well on the 28th. I arrived at the hospital around > 6:00am in the morning and was taken back to put on my gown and get > hooked up to the IV's, etc. around 7:00am. Surgery started promptly > at 7:30am and lasted for 5 hours. I did end up having a Lefort 3- > piece like you Sara. But no splint or bands when I woke up!! > YEA!!!!! The OS decided he wanted to allow the jaw to heal a little > bit before he puts the bands on next week. He stated the pressure > from the bands would cause a little more pain which he didn't want. > I really don't remember much of the hospital at all except that they > kept wanting me to eat some of that nasty broth and jello which I had > no appetite for anything. They kept me in the hospital until 9:00pm > on the 29th and finally released me. I had a male nurse who was > really great and I guess just gave up on me that I wasn't eating and > decided to finally send me home. I mainly slept the first few days > at home and had a little pain which the Percocet has taken care of. > I have lost a total of 12 pounds so far. I have been running a fever > of about 99.8 which I am keeping an eye on and if it keeps up I will > give my OS a call. > > Anyway, I am out of energy and ready to get home. Thanks to everyone > for your well wishes and I will check back in a few days on my next > outing!! I hope all my June buddies are doing okay and Sara is > drinking some wine for me in Italy!! When I get my computer fixed I > will chat more!! > > Take Care, > --Caboose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Wow - Congratulations on surviving your surgery and getting to the other side! I was looking for a post from you every day - glad you are doing so well. Take care of yourself and get some rest, okay? You have plenty of time to post us the whole story when you get your computer fixed or replaced. So-o good to hear from you, June-Caboose!!! ~~~~ Diane > Hi All: > > I am so sorry I haven't been able to post sooner, but as most of you > know my computer is down and today is my first outing since surgery, > so yes my first stop is the library to say hi to all my surgery > buddies. Thanks Sara for those cute cartoons that made me laugh,the > pain was surely worth it. > > My surgery went well on the 28th. I arrived at the hospital around > 6:00am in the morning and was taken back to put on my gown and get > hooked up to the IV's, etc. around 7:00am. Surgery started promptly > at 7:30am and lasted for 5 hours. I did end up having a Lefort 3- > piece like you Sara. But no splint or bands when I woke up!! > YEA!!!!! The OS decided he wanted to allow the jaw to heal a little > bit before he puts the bands on next week. He stated the pressure > from the bands would cause a little more pain which he didn't want. > I really don't remember much of the hospital at all except that they > kept wanting me to eat some of that nasty broth and jello which I had > no appetite for anything. They kept me in the hospital until 9:00pm > on the 29th and finally released me. I had a male nurse who was > really great and I guess just gave up on me that I wasn't eating and > decided to finally send me home. I mainly slept the first few days > at home and had a little pain which the Percocet has taken care of. > I have lost a total of 12 pounds so far. I have been running a fever > of about 99.8 which I am keeping an eye on and if it keeps up I will > give my OS a call. > > Anyway, I am out of energy and ready to get home. Thanks to everyone > for your well wishes and I will check back in a few days on my next > outing!! I hope all my June buddies are doing okay and Sara is > drinking some wine for me in Italy!! When I get my computer fixed I > will chat more!! > > Take Care, > --Caboose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Hi ! My problem was opposite yours in that they brought me tons and tons of juices, water, etc. My tray was piled high. I had no desire to eat or drink anything in the hospital. I just wanted to sleep! I sure wish you were my neighbor at the hospital and I would of stocked you up on that water..(haha) It is strange that I will be banded next week instead of right after surgery. The OS stated he wanted to let everything heal a little bit before putting pressure on the jaws. Sounded good to me, at least I am able to eat soft foods right now! I will talk to you soon, my minutes here at the library are getting ready to run out! -Caboose > > Hi All: > > > > I am so sorry I haven't been able to post sooner, but as most of > you > > know my computer is down and today is my first outing since > surgery, > > so yes my first stop is the library to say hi to all my surgery > > buddies. Thanks Sara for those cute cartoons that made me > laugh,the > > pain was surely worth it. > > > > My surgery went well on the 28th. I arrived at the hospital around > > 6:00am in the morning and was taken back to put on my gown and get > > hooked up to the IV's, etc. around 7:00am. Surgery started > promptly > > at 7:30am and lasted for 5 hours. I did end up having a Lefort 3- > > piece like you Sara. But no splint or bands when I woke up!! > > YEA!!!!! The OS decided he wanted to allow the jaw to heal a > little > > bit before he puts the bands on next week. He stated the pressure > > from the bands would cause a little more pain which he didn't > want. > > I really don't remember much of the hospital at all except that > they > > kept wanting me to eat some of that nasty broth and jello which I > had > > no appetite for anything. They kept me in the hospital until > 9:00pm > > on the 29th and finally released me. I had a male nurse who was > > really great and I guess just gave up on me that I wasn't eating > and > > decided to finally send me home. I mainly slept the first few > days > > at home and had a little pain which the Percocet has taken care > of. > > I have lost a total of 12 pounds so far. I have been running a > fever > > of about 99.8 which I am keeping an eye on and if it keeps up I > will > > give my OS a call. > > > > Anyway, I am out of energy and ready to get home. Thanks to > everyone > > for your well wishes and I will check back in a few days on my > next > > outing!! I hope all my June buddies are doing okay and Sara is > > drinking some wine for me in Italy!! When I get my computer fixed > I > > will chat more!! > > > > Take Care, > > --Caboose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Thanks Cammie, I am going to work a little harder on the nutrition part which my OS informed me that I have to gain back a little weight before he will release me back to work. I lost 10 pounds before surgery when the hooks were put in, and now have added another 13 pounds to that. I'll talk to you soon, --Caboose > > Hi All: > > > > I am so sorry I haven't been able to post sooner, but as most of > you > > know my computer is down and today is my first outing since > surgery, > > so yes my first stop is the library to say hi to all my surgery > > buddies. Thanks Sara for those cute cartoons that made me > laugh,the > > pain was surely worth it. > > > > My surgery went well on the 28th. I arrived at the hospital around > > 6:00am in the morning and was taken back to put on my gown and get > > hooked up to the IV's, etc. around 7:00am. Surgery started > promptly > > at 7:30am and lasted for 5 hours. I did end up having a Lefort 3- > > piece like you Sara. But no splint or bands when I woke up!! > > YEA!!!!! The OS decided he wanted to allow the jaw to heal a > little > > bit before he puts the bands on next week. He stated the pressure > > from the bands would cause a little more pain which he didn't > want. > > I really don't remember much of the hospital at all except that > they > > kept wanting me to eat some of that nasty broth and jello which I > had > > no appetite for anything. They kept me in the hospital until > 9:00pm > > on the 29th and finally released me. I had a male nurse who was > > really great and I guess just gave up on me that I wasn't eating > and > > decided to finally send me home. I mainly slept the first few days > > at home and had a little pain which the Percocet has taken care > of. > > I have lost a total of 12 pounds so far. I have been running a > fever > > of about 99.8 which I am keeping an eye on and if it keeps up I > will > > give my OS a call. > > > > Anyway, I am out of energy and ready to get home. Thanks to > everyone > > for your well wishes and I will check back in a few days on my next > > outing!! I hope all my June buddies are doing okay and Sara is > > drinking some wine for me in Italy!! When I get my computer fixed > I > > will chat more!! > > > > Take Care, > > --Caboose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Hi , Welcome to the other side and good to hear from you!!! Sounds like all is going well!!! Happy healing!!! Take care and God bless!!! Dale New Orleans LA Upper/Lower 6-2-04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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