My top surgery thread

[Darrin Scott]

Surgery got pushed back to March 12th. That's the soonest the surgeon could take me.

[Kreuzfidel]

Oh wow, I'm really sorry to hear that, Darrin.  I'm glad you have a date, though - time will fly.

[Darrin Scott]

Oh wow, I'm really sorry to hear that, Darrin.  I'm glad you have a date, though - time will fly.

Thank you. It'll be ok. At least I can do my shots again. I hate being off of them.

[Darrin Scott]

Surgery is now a week and a half away. Hope the weather cooperates with me this time!

[Darrin Scott]

Thanks dude! I was thinking that earlier. It looks like the weather is going to be ok. It's cloudy on tuesday and 70% of rain on wednesday. So I think it'll be ok. I'll definitely keep everyone updated!

[Darrin Scott]

Tomorrow is my surgery. So far no cancellation phone calls!

[aleon515]

Good luck buddy, pretty sure it's on!!!

--Jay

[Kreuzfidel]

Good luck and happy healing!  Keep us updated.

[Darrin Scott]

Hey all. Had my surgery. I'm in a little pain, but not too bad. Slept all afternoon, but Im so flat!!!

[aleon515]

Hey all. Had my surgery. I'm in a little pain, but not too bad. Slept all afternoon, but Im so flat!!!

Excellent, now go back to bed and let us hear from you later! 


--Jay

[Bimmer Guy]

Congrats, Darrin!  Glad things went well.

[Darrin Scott]

Thanks all! Got a question. I'm not draining much. I'm only draining like 1/4cc and under and today we only changed them once. Yesterday, 3 times. Is this normal?

[aleon515]

Thanks all! Got a question. I'm not draining much. I'm only draining like 1/4cc and under and today we only changed them once. Yesterday, 3 times. Is this normal?

As long as you are sure you have a vacuum. Before you put the top on the grenade   be sure to squeeze it really really tight. Squeeze it vertically and then horizontally like you are trying to put it in a really small duffle, that's what Leland does (at New Beginnings) and he knows his stuff. I didn't have much, more than that, but not much. I only changed it 3 times the first day and only twice the second and after that once.


--Jay

[Bimmer Guy]

Thanks all! Got a question. I'm not draining much. I'm only draining like 1/4cc and under and today we only changed them once. Yesterday, 3 times. Is this normal?

As long as you are doing it right like Jay described, then don't worry. People drain varying amounts of fluids.

[Alexthecat]

I barely drained at all, it's normal for some people.

[Simon]

I was just thinking about ya. I remembered your surgery was coming up but couldn't remember when to save my life. Congrats man! I'm glad you're on the road to recovery and land of the comfortable.

[Kreuzfidel]

Congrats, mate!

I barely drained at all, it's normal for some people.

^Same.  I had hardly any fluid coming out and they took my drains out completely after just 3 days.

[Darrin Scott]

Thanks all. Pain is a lot less worse today. I'm supposed to get my drains out Wednesday!

[Darrin Scott]

I have another question. I have a little burning sensation where my right drain hole is. Is this normal? I also have bruising right under my arm pits. Which might be from the actual procedure.

[Alexthecat]

Are you cleaning around the hole with a baby wipe? That can cause burning.