Re: was

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Thanks for the information, Delia. I was already told I would have a

drain in my neck, so I know that will happen, but I will keep in mind

the indigestion problem you had, just in case.

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> Hi ,

> I had my surgery in October, not so long ago that I don't

remember all my anticiaption of it... now I'm just anticipating RAI,

but that's another story... THe surgery probably won't be as bad as

you are expecting (and I am sure that is very strong, we all

have to be ), most of us here have had " positive " experiences...

The worst part about my whole experience (other than the roommate I

had in the hospital-her daughter kept bringing her smelly food, and I

was only there for 24 hours!) Was that I woke up with what I think

now was painful indigestion of some kind, and the nurse paniced, and

called the doctor on call who ordered an EKG and a chest X ray. the

EKG tech, stripped off the top of my gown ( I hate being naked!!!)

didn't close the cutain or try to make me feel comfortable (all this

at 4am) I actually complained about this on the hospital survey I

was sent... only bad thing I could come up with to say. I didn't

have any sort of drainage tube in my inscision (I've read about it a

couple of times in posts) and my sutures were disolvable, so no need

to remove them. My voice and throat were sore for a little while

from being intubated, but that was the only complaint I have. You'll

be having surgery the same day I have my first pre-RAI scan... so I'm

in the hypo stage of things now...I hope what I am typing is actually

readable... I'll think of you on Friday. Take Care

> Delia]