Leg Pain

[Smokerman]

So June 10th is surgery day for a bypass on my leg once again. I talked to the anesthesiologist today and he doesn’t want to do general anesthesia, he wants to just give sedation and a epidural. I was quite clear in explaining as long as I’m asleep during surgery he can put me to sleep anyway they want but I better not wake up til it’s finished. I think I got my point across.

 

[CosmicGiggle]

I hope the bypass surgery works out for you Smokerman, 6 yrs. is a long time to be dealing with this.

 

[Sunshineinabag]

Talk about a sobering thread

 

[Smokerman]

I hope the bypass surgery works out for you Smokerman, 6 yrs. is a long time to be dealing with this.

So do I.

 

[Cuddles]

So June 10th is surgery day for a bypass on my leg once again. I talked to the anesthesiologist today and he doesn’t want to do general anesthesia, he wants to just give sedation and a epidural. I was quite clear in explaining as long as I’m asleep during surgery he can put me to sleep anyway they want but I better not wake up til it’s finished. I think I got my point across.

good luck with it, I hope it goes well

 

[shithawk420]

that sounds rough.best of luck man

 

[Sunshineinabag]

guess I won't ignore my left leg then

 

[Gry]

Best of wishes to you once again Smokerman. You have been and are an inspiration to many.

 

[CosmicGiggle]

Good luck with your surgery tomorrow Smokerman, hurry back and tell us how it all went.

 

[Amynamous]

Good luck tomorrow!

 

[igrowone]

good thoughts for a good outcome

 

[Smokerman]

Thanks so much for the support. All done. Pain is tolerable. They took a vein from my right bicep area. Hopefully this is the last one for a long time.

 

[CosmicGiggle]

wow, that was fast, easy peasy!

 

[Smokerman]

wow, that was fast, easy peasy!

Yup wasn’t too bad. Surgery took about 3 hours. Unfortunately I have to stay overnight. So first I have to talk them into getting this friggin catheter out and then tomorrow I have to talk the doctor into letting me leave. Usually she’s pretty good about it.

 

[St. Phatty]

Yup wasn’t too bad. Surgery took about 3 hours. Unfortunately I have to stay overnight. So first I have to talk them into getting this friggin catheter out and then tomorrow I have to talk the doctor into letting me leave. Usually she’s pretty good about it.

How much did they charge your insurer, or whoever paid for it ?

 

[Cuddles]

Thanks so much for the support. All done. Pain is tolerable. They took a vein from my right bicep area. Hopefully this is the last one for a long time.

good to hear you´re doing okay. The pain will subside and you´ll feel much better overall

 

[Smokerman]

How much did they charge your insurer, or whoever paid for it ?

Thankfully I live in Canada, doesn’t cost me anything out of pocket. (Taxes)

 

[flylowgethigh]

Here's to a full and speedy recovery for ya.

They whacked away at my knee a few hours ago. I have a walker now and can't stand on my leg like the surgeon says I should be able to.

As soon as these cookies kick in, things will be OK. 6 or so ought to do the trick, as well as a spliff and many hits off the cano.

this getting old stuff is less fun that the term "golden years" implies.

 

[Smokerman]

Here's to a full and speedy recovery for ya.

They whacked away at my knee a few hours ago. I have a walker now and can't stand on my leg like the surgeon says I should be able to.

As soon as these cookies kick in, things will be OK. 6 or so ought to do the trick, as well as a spliff and many hits off the cano.

this getting old stuff is less fun that the term "golden years" implies.

Golden years lol

 

[Smokerman]

I got the MRI results from a scan they did June 8th in regards to the kidney cancer.
I gotta say it’s not great.
It says there’s tumours on my pancreas and spine that weren’t there on the previous scan last October.
I’m kinda at the crossroads whether I want keep fighting this or just let nature take its course.
I think all these tests and surgeries are starting to be counterproductive and just taking a toll both mentally and physically.