Back from hospital

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

yesterday I came back from hospital. As most of you know I had a surgery

on both feet (achilles-tendon-lengthening and tibialis-posterior-tendon

transfer). I was very afraid of the surgery but everything went well. I

now have 5 scars on both feet. The pain after the surgery is not so bad,

you have pain but the medicine worked and still works very well.

After two days in bed I tried to stand on my feet but I hadn't the

strenght in my legs. The third day it was a bit better and the fourth

day I started walking with crutches. Now I am able walking without them

but I need somebody/something next to me to keep me. I have problems

with my balance because I have lost it. The doctor said it can take 8

weeks to get the balance back.

A little success is that I can lift my feet a few cm. The tibialis

posterior does not work right yet, this also can take 3 to 6 weeks. As

the doctors said it will take 6 months to walk and stand more secure on

my feet.

Bye,

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone,

I'm not sure who all on here remembers, me, but I'm Custer from

Virginia. I was on the post-op list since back the first of the year. I

got approval with Dr. R back in March and was scheduled on April 16th, but

you all know what happened at the end of March. I have been waiting all

that time, until this past Thursday, Dec 20th when I finally had my MGB with

Dr. R in Statesville, NC. I am doing extremely well, my surgery lasted only

36 minutes and I am in absolutely NO PAIN. I feel great....except for one

small problem that started late last night, which is diarrhea. Have any of

you had this problem during the first few days post-op? Dr. R bypassed 8

feet for me, since I have a LOT to lose, and would like to know if this is

one contributing factor to the diarrhea? My stomach (or intestines) just

grumble and rumble all the time! No pain, though! I am taking my carafate

and citrucel. I'm being very religious about the supplements and all that.

I'm still on broth, yogurt and gatorade. Any suggestions, anyone? I sure

would appreciate it!

Re: Back from Hospital

>, so happy that your surgery went well and you're home from the

>hospital... Take care of yourself, allow your family to pamper you, and

have

>a wonderful Christmas!!!!!

>

>Pat

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hey : Welcome to the other side! I had that problem off and on for

several months. It just evened out at some point and I was fine...normal.

Hope it gets better for you very soon.

Flo

[Guest guest]

well for pete's sake!! you take CARE, now!! we luvs ya, girl!

xoxoxox

cathy s in va

> Well, had emergency surgery Friday on my hernia. Got home last

night

> and am glad to be outta the hospital.

>

> The surgery went fine and other than discomfort and a touch of

pain,

> I'm doing well.

>

> Hugs and happy holidays to all...

> in Ark

[Guest guest]

,

Of course we remember you! Congrats on finally making it to the

other side!

Other than keeping on the citracel and calling the Dr. and asking for

advice, I don't have any advice to help you. 8 ft huh? Wowee...I

asked Dr. Q to do that for me and he wouldn't...so you are a lucky

girl!

Hope all clears up soon and you can enjoy your new life without

rumbles and grumbles!

HUGS

in Ark

- In @y..., <scuster@m...> wrote:

> Hi Everyone,

> I'm not sure who all on here remembers, me, but I'm Custer

from

> Virginia. I was on the post-op list since back the first of the

year. I

> got approval with Dr. R back in March and was scheduled on April

16th, but

> you all know what happened at the end of March. I have been

waiting all

> that time, until this past Thursday, Dec 20th when I finally had my

MGB with

> Dr. R in Statesville, NC. I am doing extremely well, my surgery

lasted only

> 36 minutes and I am in absolutely NO PAIN. I feel great....except

for one

> small problem that started late last night, which is diarrhea.

Have any of

> you had this problem during the first few days post-op? Dr. R

bypassed 8

> feet for me, since I have a LOT to lose, and would like to know if

this is

> one contributing factor to the diarrhea? My stomach (or

intestines) just

> grumble and rumble all the time! No pain, though! I am taking my

carafate

> and citrucel. I'm being very religious about the supplements and

all that.

> I'm still on broth, yogurt and gatorade. Any suggestions, anyone?

I sure

> would appreciate it!

>

> Re: Back from Hospital

>

>

> >, so happy that your surgery went well and you're home from

the

> >hospital... Take care of yourself, allow your family to pamper

you, and

> have

> >a wonderful Christmas!!!!!

> >

> >Pat

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

,

Glad that you are doing well. Also glad you are home for the

holidays! I'm sure your daughter and hubby are glad too.

Merry Christmas,

manda

> Well, had emergency surgery Friday on my hernia. Got home last

night

> and am glad to be outta the hospital.

>

> The surgery went fine and other than discomfort and a touch of

pain,

> I'm doing well.

>

> Hugs and happy holidays to all...

> in Ark

[Guest guest]

,

So glad you're out of the hospital and everything went well. Even

more so, you don't have to spend Christmas in the hospital.

Happy Holidays,

Bern

> Well, had emergency surgery Friday on my hernia. Got home last

night

> and am glad to be outta the hospital.

>

> The surgery went fine and other than discomfort and a touch of

pain,

> I'm doing well.

>

> Hugs and happy holidays to all...

> in Ark