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Title: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: CHD63 on July 01, 2009, 05:37:16 pm
Not quite sure where to post this since Cheryl's surgery was non-AN related today.

Just had an email from her daughter and Cheryl is in recovery.  The surgery (hysterectomy) itself went fine, but they will have to wait for a later pathology report.

Prayers continue for her uneventful recovery.

Clarice
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: saralynn143 on July 01, 2009, 05:57:33 pm
This is the perfect place to post. Thank you. My prayers join yours.

Sara
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: ppearl214 on July 01, 2009, 06:50:51 pm
thank you SO much for this update on Cheryl... and sending wellness wishes her way for a speedy recovery.   

Cheryl, feel better!

xo
Phyl
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: Kaybo on July 01, 2009, 08:48:58 pm
I was just wondering about her - glad the surgery went well and prayers for a clean lab report!

K
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: Lilan on July 01, 2009, 08:55:23 pm
I just love Cheryl! Best wishes to her for a clean bill of health!
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: Keri on July 01, 2009, 09:03:58 pm
Thanks, Clarice! I had seen that Cheryl was having a procedure, then it was cancelled or postponed, and I couldn't remember where I had read this. I just posted 'behind her' on the book club thread and was just telling her I needed to go find out what was up with her, and here it is. If you're in contact, let her know we're praying for her and pulling for her.

Keri
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: moe on July 01, 2009, 11:09:15 pm
Thanks for the update Clarice. Will keep posted.
Maureen
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: SML on July 02, 2009, 08:37:03 am
We are sending Cheryl good wishes and healing prayers.

Thanks for keeping is posted Clarice.

Scarlett & Rich
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: sgerrard on July 02, 2009, 08:53:28 am
I insist that Cheryl make it to Chicago in August, so she better get well and be fine.  ;)

Steve
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: wendysig on July 02, 2009, 09:29:59 am
Thanks for the upddate on Cheryl's surgery.  I'm glad to hear things went well and hope she gets a clean pathology report.  I'm sending wishes for a speedy, pain-free (as possible) recovery,

Wendy
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: CHD63 on July 02, 2009, 10:48:06 am
I kept hoping I would have another update from Cheryl's daughter this morning, but nothing.  I am going on the assumption no news is good news and will let you know if I hear anything more.

Cheryl thought they might keep her until Friday morning since her surgery was Wednesday afternoon, but I have not heard whether that is true or not.  Hopefully Cheryl will jump in here herself when she gets home.

Clarice
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: leapyrtwins on July 02, 2009, 11:18:22 am
Thanks for the update, Clarice.

Glad things are good with Cheryl  ;D

Jan
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: lori67 on July 02, 2009, 02:14:56 pm
Thanks for the update. 

If you hear from Cheryl's daughter, please have her tell Cheryl we're all thinking about her!

Lori
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: Jim Scott on July 02, 2009, 04:04:35 pm
Clarice ~

Thanks so much for being the messenger for Cheryl, who we all care about.  I trust she'll be fine.  That lady is intrepid and resilient.  :)

Jim
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: Cheryl R on July 02, 2009, 04:10:28 pm
And I am home!       I am absolutely amazed that a vag hyst could go so well.           I had pain of maybe a 6 when woke up and had a couple morphine and that was about it.    I was given an IV Toradol  x3 and that was my whole pain med as had very little.     I had told about my nausea post op so was given a nausea med and also a one time dose of steroid which he said helps too.    It helped but also helped me not sleep much!         I had some nausea when awoke but no emesis and no nausea by time got to room and none later.      Called down for supper even.      Ate breakfast but wasn't real hungry for lunch so only ate a bit.    I was hoping for a private room and it was really was a nice one.              I was up on my own then and pretty self sufficient.    I was very tired today so off to bed first thing when got home for a decent nap.             A bit sore but not bad and will take a pain med later.           BP was up some but dr wasn't shook over it.                 The past path reports have been ok when did the D&Cs so should be here too.                        I appreciate everyones prayers and good thoughts.            Means alot.  I also hope don't go and have a later pain problem like  Capt Deb did.                                      I missed my computer and so glad to be back to it.
       The dr knew about Aug and how had to be fine by then so should be.       Clarice had wanted to know how it went so made sure she was on my daughters list and was good to have someone from here.
                                                             Cheryl R
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: Lilan on July 02, 2009, 04:11:46 pm
Great to see you, Cheryl! Happy recovery.  :)
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: Cheryl R on July 02, 2009, 04:15:21 pm
I'm intrepid?             Isn't that a car?              You just learn to put up with what ails you and we don't get much of a choice!
I just feel darn lucky that must of the time post op I am soon up and going on my own and you sure don't see a nurse then.
                                                            Cheryl R
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: saralynn143 on July 02, 2009, 04:21:22 pm
Cheryl! Good to see you. I trust that means everything went well. Welcome back, and hope you are back to 100% in no time.

Sara
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: nancyann on July 02, 2009, 05:07:24 pm
Cheryl:  you are quite a trooper ! !  I think that's how us nurses are...   
Continued healing my friend,  Always good thoughts,  Nancy
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: yardtick on July 03, 2009, 10:20:19 am
So glad things went well.  Big hugs and kisses to you Cheryl  :-* :-*

Anne Marie
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: Jim Scott on July 03, 2009, 04:29:38 pm
Cheryl ~

I'm so pleased to learn of your fairly smooth procedure and rapid recovery.  I'm not surprised, either... and not everyone is as practical as you are when confronted with physical problems, so yes, you are intrepid.  It's a good thing.  :)

Jim
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: Soundy on July 03, 2009, 05:29:54 pm
Glad to see you doing well ...continued healing wishes ...

had vag hysterectomy 3 month before AN surgery ...did it day surgery  (big mistake ) due to insurance...
surgery at 7:00am and home by 2:30pm ....but was amazed that I didn't feel worse than I did ...

good thoughts coming your way
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: Cheryl R on July 03, 2009, 05:33:31 pm
Thanks.       Is intrepid the word of the week?               Now today am just on the tired side.           A little sore when move certain ways.    I have only took 2 pain pills so far since been home.            Not real hungry but at least don't have the  no appetite what so ever like past all the AN surgeries.              I was expecting much more pain and have no problem with taking pain meds if need them.                  So not bad for day 2.                          Now if they could not have so much Michael Jackson on tv.
I am surprised he didn't die sooner than he has with the amount of drugs he has taken.
                                                                          Cheryl R
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: Cheryl R on July 03, 2009, 06:03:16 pm
I am glad I got to spend the night anyway.     Home the same day would be a little more nervewracking in case you had a problem.
    I am happy for your 2 anniv celebration.               Your amount of activity is amazing and you keep up far better than you think you do.           Your poor brain doesn't have time to keep up with all you do to remember it well.              I have too many bits of not keeping up with what I am doing anymore and is very maddening.
                                                           Cheryl R
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: ppearl214 on July 04, 2009, 06:00:32 am
Cheryl,

sending those wishes for a speedy recovery to you and hope you are feeling up to par very soon. Take it easy and know I'm thinking of you! :)

Phyl
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: moe on July 04, 2009, 03:29:23 pm
Cheryl,
Thanks for the happy post hysterectomy news! Keep resting and don't over do it.
Not like brain surgery of course, but still watch those lifting restrictions.
Happy fourth to you :)
Maureen
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: wendysig on July 05, 2009, 08:42:41 am
Cheryl,

I'm glad to see you back and to hear that things went so well!!  Hope your had a good 4th and are resting and healing comfortably.

Best wishes,
Wendy
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: leapyrtwins on July 05, 2009, 10:28:18 am
Cheryl -

great to see you back  ;D

Jan
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: Cheryl R on July 06, 2009, 08:20:04 am
I am doing very well and luckily have been.    Yesterday began felling more normal and not quite as tired as have been.        I was  up alot but just not feeling like doing much and now feel like can.             No I don't intend to and am taking it easy but feel more ok now to think of laundry and what ever easy stuff needs to be done.             Has been rather boring.             We did go to the neighbors outdoor wedding Sat eve and was nice to be out for a while.                     Now hope to get to see the grandkids but know that there is no lifting.            So feel very lucky that did not have this done the abdominal incision way and be hurting more.
                                                   Cheryl R
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: lori67 on July 06, 2009, 08:36:53 am
Welcome home Cheryl!  You just can't keep a good woman down - you are a trooper!

I hope you're feeling better every day!   ;D

Lori
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: CHD63 on July 06, 2009, 12:01:36 pm
Cheryl .....

Yeah for the good report on your recovery progress ..... 'tis good news, indeed!  Just stay in recovery mode for a while longer ...... the laundry, etc. can wait!   :o

Clarice
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: Cheryl R on July 15, 2009, 03:27:13 pm
I will add that had my ob-gyn post op surgery appt yesterday and all is going well.          I was not expecting to do as well as I have.         Anyway my pathology report showed all was benign.          The problems I was having were not usual at all for my age and being post menopause.         The dr had no clue if the NF2 could been a factor and which is doubtful to me.              Anyway just glad that it is over with!                    I will go see him again post symposium.
                                                                   Cheryl R
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: moe on July 15, 2009, 06:09:06 pm
Yea, great news Cheryl!
Have a good summer.
Maureen
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: Kate B on July 15, 2009, 06:21:46 pm
I will add that had my ob-gyn post op surgery appt yesterday and all is going well.          I was not expecting to do as well as I have.         Anyway my pathology report showed all was benign.                                   Cheryl R

Yeah...Chicago is in your future....
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: suboo73 on July 16, 2009, 04:07:36 am
Cheryl,

Sounds like you are doing really GREAT after this procedure and all pathology is clear. 
Congratulations on a rapid recovery!   ;)

Best wishes and glad you are back!

Sue
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: Lilan on July 16, 2009, 07:45:17 am
Great news, Cheryl!  :)
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: wendysig on July 16, 2009, 08:48:58 am
Hi Cheryl,

Wonderful news all around -- I'm so glad to hear you are doing so well!!!  I hope your recovery continues smoothly.

Best wishes,
Wendy
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: Captain Deb on July 20, 2009, 10:28:35 am
Hey Cheryl!  Not fun is it?  You are a few weeks ahead of me in the  lady surgery recovery room.  Sucks, don't it!  I feel that just lately I've been getting back on my feet--it really took longer than I thought.  My house was a wreck since I hadn't been able to clean for a few months--that's the first thing I did last week and now I'm back up in the studio.  Hope you are doing better and are up for a good time in Chicago.

Hugs,

 Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate-3.gif)
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: Cheryl R on July 20, 2009, 11:12:13 am
Deb,     You need to avoid all health problems because boy do you do get what ever could go wrong!                      I was super lucky this time around and have done super.      Very little pain and up and at em right away.     Tired at times for the first week but then having to make myself take it easy.    I was expecting much worse.      Would have been if I had had  the abdominal incision type surgery.      No driving for 2 weeks but have that back now.                 All problems were benign and some adenomyosis I had never heard of.                           I never had to go thru all that you certainly did with the collapsed lung and pain too so hope that is better now.                    We have to be ready for Chicago!                       We are going to our daughter in Michigan first so will be a trip.                          Good to hear that it is getting better for you.
                                                    Cheryl R
Title: Re: Cheryl R's recovery
Post by: Cheryl R on July 20, 2009, 11:24:40 am
  Deb, I can say I haven't tried to vacuum yet but that will be soon here as just used it as a good excuse not to.           I am lucky with laundry as my washing machine is just off the kitchen so not a hard job at all.         Go to hystersisters website for info which is interesting.                                 Cheryl R