Well, everything went according to plan. Though from a pain standpoint, it’s likely to get worse before it gets better, because they shot up the area with a local, and I’ll probably be unhappy when it wears off (I do have decent meds, though). But at least for now, I’m ambulatory, up and down stairs, and can sit at the computer.
It was probably good to get this out of the way in front of a three-day weekend…
[Friday mid-morning update]
Just to end all the speculation in comments, it was not an “@n@l spelunking” (not that there’s anything wrong with that). I had to patch up (literally) an inguinal hernia on the right side. I was trying to avoid TMI, but…
You got roto-rootered didn’t you?
No. If that’s what I think it means. As I said, it was some structural repair.
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The meds are very important. Good to hear.
Every male in my family had to get roto-rootered after 50. My turn cometh soon.
I’ve undergone anal spelunking twice. The preparation is far worse than the procedure. It simply is unpleasant. As for the procedure, they use really good drugs. Not only will you feel little or nothing, you won’t remember much of anything either. I now understand how “date rape” drugs work.
Are you finding that knowledge useful?
No, I just never really understood how a drug could wipe out a portion of your memory.
Actually, Larry. I was not referring to the anal orafice but the one you leak from.
That sounds very unpleasant.
Prostrate surgery ain’t a trip to Disneyworld I suspect.
I suspect that any medical advance that results in substantial human life extension will first have to reduce the degrees of unpleasantness that the human body can experience.
Welcome back!
Living involves pain, but post-op pain is to be avoided whenever possible. We feel for you!
That was quick!
If earlier comments are accurate, I recommend drinking until you black out.
Shortest. Hiatus. Ever.
Depending on how I feel tomorrow when the local has worn off, I may hiate again.
Rand, why do you hiate us?
He’s just another one of those hiaters.
Hiaters gonna hiate.
Congratulations! Welcome back. Glad everything worked out ok.
Well, if your sitting at the computer, it might rule out any repairs at the ‘back’ of the structure.
Use the meds, don’t be a hero, dragging out post-op wellness so you don’t feel loopy is just foolish. Too many people want to fight it out with pain, and you won’t win. My major disabling complaint is chronic pain, and I mean MAJOR. Sometimes I’m loopy two or three days at a time from my meds.
But I learned that dragging it out so as NOT to feel loopy only made the recoveries that much longer. Feel well soon sir.
Shorter version: When your body is talking…LISTEN.
I’m not avoiding meds — I’m taking everything prescribed. And it is worse today now that the local is wearing off and swelling is commencing, so don’t know how much I’ll be able to sit.
Hmmm, I’m guessing that this is a mechanical repair involving hydraulic pressure. If so, the pain probably won’t be too bad, but you’ll REALLY notice the hair growing back. 😉
Welcome back, Rand. Here’s hoping for a speedy recovery. The blogosphere is just NOT the same without you.
I’m not even sure Titus had a chance to sober up yet. Heck, I’m not even sure he planned on sobering until Monday. Anyway, take some pain killer, and try the Stephen Green approach to blogging.
Structural repair? No, no, no. All men of “Middle Eastern” extraction have large noses. You didn’t have to “repair” that. It is all good!
I’m glad it went well, Rand. Don’t overdo it!
Rand,
Yes, glad there were no problems. Just take and easy and let nature do the healing.
Went through the hernia repair thing myself 14 years ago. Didn’t enjoy the procedure. Didn’t enjoy the recuperation. Drainage tubes are never going to be hip, cool accessories. Once everything healed up and quit hurting, though, things were much better. Sympathies in the meantime.
No drainage tubes. Not even sutures (he glued the incision together). If I’d spent extra to do it laproscopically, it would have been even less invasive.
I was trying to avoid TMI, but…
Well, if it means anything to you, I now feel well on my way to Mars…
Very clever. +2
IMO, you won the thread.
TMI? This is the internet.
Honestly, the speculation was killing me. People always downplay what they are going through out of modesty.
Glad to hear you are doing well.
I’ve had to go through the inguinal hernia repair twice. The first time was 19 years ago with a “traditional” repair on the left side, and the second was 12 years ago with a “mesh patch” repair on the right side. The second one was much easier with a speedier recovery and less pain. It seems like the “traditional” repair has since loosened, but I’m in no hurry to go through another surgery to get it fixed again unless it’s absolutely necessary.