Hey everyone!
Got home yesterday afternoon from my back surgery, so I figured I'd check in and give a quick update.
Firstly: I want to say "thank you" to all of you who voiced support and sent best wishes my way prior to the surgery.
It really meant a great deal to me to have so many members of our little "community" wishing me luck, lending a calming thought, and including me, a total stranger, in their prayers. I am consistently amazed at just how thoughtful and personal people who have never met each other can be toward one another, and feel very humbled by your expressions of support and insight.
We truly have the most wonderful readership of any blog on the net.
You all have my sincere gratitude.
As per the surgery, my doctor said it was a complete success. He said it was one of the worst, most massive herniations he has seen, and that my nerve showed signs of severe damage and aggravation.
I was very nervous pre-op, as I have never had any surgery done before. I don't remember going to "sleep", but the anesthesiologist said it took alot of "stuff" to get me completely under.
I was not prepared for the post-operative pain.
It was terrible. I have never felt pain like that before. ANYTHING I tried to do, any position I attempted to lie down in, any movement I made was excruciating. I just can't even explain in words how badly it felt.
Had to stay overnight, which I never want to have to do again. In addition to not getting any sleep due to the pain, my "roommate" was the loudest snorer on the planet. Animalistic bodily sounds emanated from him the entire night. He was also an angry fellow, complaining about his wife to any and all visitors and callers. He has been married for 2 weeks, and has a huge tattoo of her on his chest. He said it was over between them.
Sheesh.
Thank God I just had a one night stay.
Getting home was the best medicine. I felt terrible all day, but at least it was in my own house, and not a crappy hospital atmosphere.
Anyway, I do feel better today. I had a full night's sleep, and can walk a bit without feeling like collapsing. I am hoping every day that goes by will be better then the last.
Going to try to catch up on the news today. Don't really know what's happened recently. Just glad I didn't have this done under Obamacare.
Thank you all again for your support. I very much appreciate it.
Your humble right-wing correspondent,
Shawn
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Glad everything went ok Sha... (Below threshold)1. Posted by 914 | July 17, 2009 1:25 PM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
Glad everything went ok Shawn..
If this were endured under Obama care, You would still be signing Government forms giving "the One" all rights to body, soul and property/ future earnings while getting grilled by Gilberta the Social worker!
Glad to have You back! Best regards Jeff
1. Posted by 914 | July 17, 2009 1:25 PM |
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Posted on July 17, 2009 13:25
2. Posted by maggie | July 17, 2009 1:29 PM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
Good to see you back Shawn.
2. Posted by maggie | July 17, 2009 1:29 PM |
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Posted on July 17, 2009 13:29
3. Posted by WildWillie | July 17, 2009 2:08 PM | Score: 4 (6 votes cast)
Good news Shawn.
I did laugh about your roommate. Maybe the narcotics had you hallucinating this guy.
Anyway, do what the therapists say to do. I'll pray for a rapid recovery. ww
3. Posted by WildWillie | July 17, 2009 2:08 PM |
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Posted on July 17, 2009 14:08
4. Posted by Aye Chihuahua | July 17, 2009 2:31 PM | Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
I'm glad to hear that you came through the surgery with no problems.
It's good to hear from you.
Follow your instructions carefully and, when you don't want to do what the Doc and PT tell you to do, remember that they have the medical degree and that fancy piece of paper hanging on their wall.
PS...The pics of you naked during surgery go on e-Bay Monday morning. :)
Hope that's OK.
4. Posted by Aye Chihuahua | July 17, 2009 2:31 PM |
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Posted on July 17, 2009 14:31
5. Posted by Cindermutha | July 17, 2009 2:38 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
I'm glad your surgery was a success. Take it easy, don't overdo it, and I'm glad you didn't have it done under Obamacare too.
5. Posted by Cindermutha | July 17, 2009 2:38 PM |
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Posted on July 17, 2009 14:38
6. Posted by Paul Hooson | July 17, 2009 2:41 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
I'm so happy for your success Shawn. A one night hospital stay is pretty darn good.
A few years ago when I nearly died of pneumonia, I had to spend one month in the hospital. Even though I was too sick to release, I demanded that I could come home for another one month stay in bed. Spending two months with life threatening illness was pretty bad, I tell you. When the Priest came in to give me something similar to last rites, then I knew this was serious business. Thank goodness you didn't go through a mess like this, Shawn.
Any one here have any news about Bill Jempty? I know he's facing some serious health issues. And DJ has had some serious health issues as well while he got a business degree. It seems that you can't write for the Wizbang network unless you have some health crisis for some odd reason.
At any rate, the best of success to you, Shawn. I hope my prayers helped a little. It never hurts to stay plugged in with God you know.
6. Posted by Paul Hooson | July 17, 2009 2:41 PM |
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Posted on July 17, 2009 14:41
7. Posted by Gordon | July 17, 2009 3:01 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Be well Shawn!
7. Posted by Gordon | July 17, 2009 3:01 PM |
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Posted on July 17, 2009 15:01
8. Posted by GarandFan | July 17, 2009 4:38 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Keep on truckin'!
8. Posted by GarandFan | July 17, 2009 4:38 PM |
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Posted on July 17, 2009 16:38
9. Posted by Baron Von Ottomatic | July 17, 2009 4:47 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
When I had a discectomy my doc was cool enough to keep me in the hospital for a couple of days with a PCA pump. IIRC, the bill for morphine was $3,500. Needless to say I was feeling no pain.
Two months from now you'll look back and wonder why you waited so long for the surgery.
9. Posted by Baron Von Ottomatic | July 17, 2009 4:47 PM |
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Posted on July 17, 2009 16:47
10. Posted by Timmer | July 17, 2009 4:57 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Glad it went so well. I don't always agree with you, but I wouldn't wish back pain on anyone. And, as a snorer who rattles windows, on behalf of us bears everywhere...sorry.
10. Posted by Timmer | July 17, 2009 4:57 PM |
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Posted on July 17, 2009 16:57
11. Posted by RFA | July 17, 2009 5:13 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Hooray! Glad you're back and OK
11. Posted by RFA | July 17, 2009 5:13 PM |
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Posted on July 17, 2009 17:13
12. Posted by John | July 17, 2009 5:27 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Welcome back!
12. Posted by John | July 17, 2009 5:27 PM |
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Posted on July 17, 2009 17:27
13. Posted by epador | July 17, 2009 5:53 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
WB, sorry I kept you up. Do you know anyone who does laser tattoo removal?
13. Posted by epador | July 17, 2009 5:53 PM |
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Posted on July 17, 2009 17:53
14. Posted by Michael Laprarie | July 17, 2009 6:53 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Glad your surgery went well, Shawn. We'll continue to pray for a smooth and speedy recovery.
- Mike
14. Posted by Michael Laprarie | July 17, 2009 6:53 PM |
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Posted on July 17, 2009 18:53
15. Posted by Lisa | July 17, 2009 7:53 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Congrats on the successful surgery! You should feel a little better every day, back to your old self in no time. Take care!
15. Posted by Lisa | July 17, 2009 7:53 PM |
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Posted on July 17, 2009 19:53
16. Posted by LaMedusa | July 17, 2009 8:22 PM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)
Glad you're back, Shawn. Now rest easy and get better.
16. Posted by LaMedusa | July 17, 2009 8:22 PM |
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Posted on July 17, 2009 20:22
17. Posted by Oyster | July 18, 2009 8:41 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
God bless ya, Shawn. We all go under the knife at one point or another and all the horror stories we ever heard rise up and scare the crap out of us. But we wake up and although, briefly, sometimes wish we hadn't, this too shall pass. You'll be well and look forward and be thankful for every glorious little thing that you never noticed before.
You're way too ornery for this to kick you.
17. Posted by Oyster | July 18, 2009 8:41 PM |
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Posted on July 18, 2009 20:41
18. Posted by sketcher
| July 19, 2009 6:44 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I am happy for you that you are feeling well. Continue to rest and every day will get easier..
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| July 19, 2009 6:44 PM |
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Posted on July 19, 2009 18:44