Having surgery tomorrow--- please send good karma my way!

[Padraig18]

I'm having my ulnar-nerve entrapment fixed, and maybe some additonal elbow work done, depending on what the doctor sees. It's being done out-patient, and I should be home by mid-afternoon, if all goes as planned.

I'm not TERRIBLY nervous about it, since I've had a few surgeries before, but... My brother is coming down to 'hold my hand', even though I told him it wasn't neccessary to do so, and tony's going to take care of things at the shop, so everything's covered in that regard.

:)

[MoonAndSun]

1. Lots of good thoughts being sent out to you, Padraig18!!

You've got a good brother who is willing to see you thru this, and let us know how it all went when you are able to get back on-line!:hi:

[Padraig18]

4. Yeah, my bro's a good guy!

I'll admit, it makes me feel better. I should be able to type afterwards, but don't know if I'll feel up to actually doing so until Tuesday. We'll see. :)

[Raven]

2. Good Karma your way!

Are you going to be awake for this?

[Padraig18]

5. No, thank God.

My doctor vetoed that idea, much to my great relief! :)

[Mikimouse]

3. Ouch...Is the nerve trapped in the boney groove?

That hurts. I have known people who had to have the nerve re-seated, andthey have been very happy with the results. Good luck tomorrow, I will be thinking of you. :hi:

[Padraig18]

7. Thanks!

He said I'll have normal post-surgical pain, but that that should be far less than what I have now. He says it's a very gratifying procedure to do, because the improvemnt is almost always immediately obvious to the patient. Hope he's right! :)

[Dudley_DUright]

6. Should be a breeze

Of course this is coming from someone who had carpal tunnel surgery scheduled and then chickened out. :-)

[Padraig18]

8. Well....

Letting someone take a knife to you while you're unconscious IS sorta scary, in a way. :P

[Dudley_DUright]

11. It is even more fun when you are awake

I had cataract surgery last year (and I am only 44!). I was awake thru the whole procedure and still recall it very vividly. I remember when I was wheeled into the operating room, they had Jackson Browne's "Doctor My Eyes" playing on the CD player. My eye surgeon, what a comedian! :eyes:

[saltpoint]

9. Padraig --

-- We insist that your doctor is the best in town and that you get back here fit as a fiddle as soon as possible.

All good wishes.

[Padraig18]

15. He's A-1!

He's a board-certified professor of orthopaedic surgery (retired) from St. Louis U., so I'm in good hands! :)

[Sophree]

10. Good vibes, coming your way.

You were joking about it on the other thread, I didn't realize you need surgery.

I'm sure you'll be fine. Heal well!

[Padraig18]

16. Thanks!

:)

[MercutioATC]

12. Best wishes, Padraig.

I'm sure it'll go well...

[Padraig18]

17. Yeah, so am I.

I've got a lot of confidence in my doctor, and I'm past ready to have this problem fixed. :)

[VOX]

13. Sending many good thoughts your way, Padraig18...

These long hours before the procedure are always the worst.

Once you get going tomorrow, it'll all go A-OK. You'll experience some discomfort, but you'll be home and taking it easy.

Hang in there, and let us know how it's going!

Best wishes to you -- :toast:

[Padraig18]

18. He's promised me good pain meds.

To quote my surgeon, "In this day and age, there's no excuse for anyone to needlessly remain in pain". I like his attitude. :)

[Catshrink]

14. Sending positive thoughts your way...

good luck tomorrow. Hopefully you'll be home in the warm and furry paws of your critters by noon, as you said. Your bro and Tony will take good care of you.

Let us know how everything goes.... hope this brings you relief!

[rvgwinn]

20. prayers

My prayers and good feelings are with you. I've had back pain for 11 years, so I know how you are feeling.

[Padraig18]

26. Thank you!

Chronic pain is, well, a pain! :)

[Padraig18]

21. Yep!

I even see the bright side of things--- no cooking or dishwashing or lifting anything heavier than a water glass for at least 6 weeks--- doctor's orders! :P

[loftycity]

23. L:ots of good thoughts coming your way

A friend of mine had that done.
His advise...make sure you have an old fashion phone. The small hand helds are pretty useless---when you can only use one hand.
He found out the hard way. The hand held phone fell behind a radiator and he couldn't get it. By him self and out of touch with everyone for a day..everyone got nervous when we called and no answer.

[Padraig18]

29. We have both kinds.

We have an old-fashioned wall-mount in the kitchen, plus 2 portables. :)

[rasputin1952]

19. Glad to hear you have a good prognosis...

anything to deal w/nerves is a pain, (no pun intended).

Hope this relatively painless for you, and I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Besides, you get a few days off! :evilgrin:

O8)

[Padraig18]

22. Thanks, and very true!

I have been ORDERED to 'loaf for a few days' by my doctor, so I will. :evilgrin:

[JCMach1]

24. You have whatever I can send right now

Get well...!

[Padraig18]

27. Thanks, but best you worry about your daughter now!

Mine and Tony's prayers are with her and you all! :hug:

[ClintonTyree]

25. Piece of cake.................

I had the same thing done last March. They sedate you nicely, you get a good buzz, the next thing you know, you're awake and feeling fine. They'll probably use glue to close the incision, it'll be a little sore for a wekk, but really, it's nothing to worry about.
I had a spinal fusion 4 years ago, NOW THAT sucked! 6 hours on the table.
Anyway, good luck and give us a report tomorrow night. You'll be able to type don't worry.

[Padraig18]

28. Cool!

He said he'd either use glue or very fine, multiple sutures, because he dislikes big scars! :)

[indigo32]

30. Good Luck Padraig

hope all goes well.

[Padraig18]

31. Thanks!

:)

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

32. Good luck!

:hug:

[Padraig18]

33. Thanks, love!

:hug:

[jonnyblitz]

34. good thoughts to you paddy!!

:hug: i am sure you will let us know how you make out.

[Padraig18]

39. Thanks, lad!

:hug:

[citizen snips]

35. Good luck Padraig.

n/t

[meti57b]

36. Wishing you the best of everything! Hang in there!

[Padraig18]

40. Thanks, and what a CUTE kitten avatar!

:)

[arwalden]

37. But I Thought You Were Catholic... Hmm.

:hi:

I hope your surgery goes well and that there are no complications.

Does your out-patient status mean that you'll be awake and aware of what's going on? Or will you be sedated into 'twilight'?

I had an out-patient procedure (local anesthetic) for which I felt ABSOLUTELY NO PAIN at all... but even though I could not see what he had done... and simply because I "knew" what he was doing and that the incision had been made... I fainted almost immediately!

-- Allen (the wuss)

[Padraig18]

38. hehe!

The anesthesiologist wanted to do a local/regional and just numb my arm, but my surgeon vetoed the idea (thank God!). I'll be blissfully unaware, and when I wake up, it'll all be over. :)

[scarlet_owl]

41. Good thoughts and karma coming your way!

Are you having it done in Champaign? Have a speedy recovery!

[nuxvomica]

42. Good thoughts being sent your way

It sounds like things will go well but surgery is still scary and I'm glad your bro's going to be there for moral support.

[Liberal Christian]

43. May those in whose care you will be

find themselves guided by the hand of a loving creator. And may you know the healing presence of the spirit.

Blessings on you and your doctors, nurses, etc.

[The Crow]

44. Good luck.

I'll send prayers your way so everything turns out a-ok. :)

[leftbend]

45. Wish you good Karma

and load up on vitamins before you go to surgery. it helps in the recovery.

[Buns_of_Fire]

46. Ask, and ye shall receive

Much good karma coming your way. Rest up. And remember, it can't be much worse than going in for a vasectomy and, just before you go to sleep, having the doctor and the attending nurses point in the general area of the operation and begin giggling uncontrollably...

[MaineDem]

47. Beir bua agus beannacht

I THINK that means "Best wishes". :)

I hope they give you good drugs and it's a piece of cake for you.

Imaginen how much better it'll be when it's over.

All the best, Pádraig!

[HEyHEY]

48. Dude, steal me t-3s

;-)

[The Lone Liberal]

49. Good Luck Padraig18

May you be home before the HMOs know you're gone. Sort of twist on "may you be in heaven before the Devil knows you're gone." Of, course HMOs and Devil are interchangeable.