Surgery Update

[iceman]

While surgery was a lot worse then expected, a hour and a half operation was over 4hrs as the damage was allot worse then expected, they had to do a full elbow replacement, not a partial like they thought, remove a piece of bone repaired the capella and remove two ligaments.

The pain was so bad they kept me in hospital for two days hooked up on a pain pump which did little until they changed pain meds, the pain was so bad my blood pressure got to 151 / 91 and pulse was121  now it it is down to 124 0over 80 and pulse around 100..

i have over 140 sutures and 40 staples to come out of my arm on Tuesday. oh joy. :'(

so say a prayer for me, all i can say is thank god for percocet, it is the only thing keeping me sane at the moment. :old_bash:

john :'(

[Feathers]

Ouch! (It's insufficient to express my feelings but the sentiment is there)

It sounds bad but it also seems that what they found more than justified what they did. I hope you can take the long term benefits.

Hang in there. The end is in sight.

[Ktrek]

At least the worst of it is behind you now John and you can begin the recovery and rehab. Let's hope your progress is quicker than anticipated.

Kevin

[Bromptonboy]

Ugggh!  A terrible cross to bear.

[moyer777]

I am glad you are done with the surgery.  Prayer has been said, and I will continue.  Hang in there my friend. 

[sheldor]

While surgery was a lot worse then expected, a hour and a half operation was over 4hrs as the damage was allot worse then expected, they had to do a full elbow replacement, not a partial like they thought, remove a piece of bone repaired the capella and remove two ligaments.

The pain was so bad they kept me in hospital for two days hooked up on a pain pump which did little until they changed pain meds, the pain was so bad my blood pressure got to 151 / 91 and pulse was121  now it it is down to 124 0over 80 and pulse around 100..

i have over 140 sutures and 40 staples to come out of my arm on Tuesday. oh joy. :'(

so say a prayer for me, all i can say is thank god for percocet, it is the only thing keeping me sane at the moment. :old_bash:

john :'(

Putting you on the prayer list.  Quick recovery and little pain.  How much rehab friend?

[iceman]

your emails are a definite comfort, pain is all their is for now and at times has left me in tears, but with each day it gets a bit easier to bear., last night was a real bad night, the pain would just not let up, it seems a little better today, as swelling has come down, but my arm is literally black and blue, i am hoping when the staples come out on Tuesday things will get better.

The doctor says i am doing well considering what was done..

|Thanks for your support, it really helps me make it through the pain.

john