Leon - Post Surgery

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Hello Leon,

I don't believe we have conversed directly, but I felt I should respond to

your post about the bile pump after surgery. In April this year I had my

gall bladder out and the Nissen Fundo (wrapping stomach around esophagus to

form a new valve) surgery at the same time. When I woke up, I had the tube

draining " things " and it had to be pumped several times that first few

hours. I also awoke with IV, catheter and my legs wrapped in this device

that promotes circulation. It was a shock to wake up and feel so " tied up " .

The leg thing is what bothered me the most. When I saw the pump, I knew

what it was even though I hadn't expected it. The catheter and IV were

expected.. But I had no idea what was on my legs. It was pads with narrow

air tubes and every couple of minutes, air would be pumped through it. The

next morning they disconnected everything but the IV. That they moved to

the other arm and when it started backing up too, then they took it off as

well. I went home late evening the day after surgery. Felt fortunate in

that since it was almost 5 hours worth of surgery.

I could be wrong, and this is only a suggestion.. but I would tell your

lady about these posts. At least give her some kind of idea what to expect

when she wakes up. Not all doctors will discuss this kind of thing before

surgery....

Lots of Hugs

ReeAnn

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ReAnn,

Thanks for your advise, My lady has indeed seen all the posts about the

Gall Bladder surgery and now I believe she is better prepared. Thanks to

everyone for all the wonderful advise.

I am praying for you all each and every day.

Your Friend Leon