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Title: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Arch on July 02, 2009, 02:52:13 AM
Post by: Arch on July 02, 2009, 02:52:13 AM
Just wanted to let you all know that I arrived home about five hours ago and am doing fine. Still woozy from the anesthesia but not in too much pain. And I'm very, very happy.
Nero, you're not the only one to warn me about post-op depression; so did my surgeon. Apparently, it's quite common. So I'll keep your advice in mind.
Thanks to all of you for your support. And thank you, Susan, for running this site. It's the first place I relied on when I came out of the closet last summer. The early stages of my transition would have been a LOT harder for me without this terrific site.
Nero, you're not the only one to warn me about post-op depression; so did my surgeon. Apparently, it's quite common. So I'll keep your advice in mind.
Thanks to all of you for your support. And thank you, Susan, for running this site. It's the first place I relied on when I came out of the closet last summer. The early stages of my transition would have been a LOT harder for me without this terrific site.
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: paxcow on July 02, 2009, 03:53:10 AM
Post by: paxcow on July 02, 2009, 03:53:10 AM
Congratulations! ;D
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Christo on July 02, 2009, 03:58:27 AM
Post by: Christo on July 02, 2009, 03:58:27 AM
Congrats :D :D :icon_drunk: :icon_woowoo: take it easy.
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Jamie-o on July 02, 2009, 04:57:11 AM
Post by: Jamie-o on July 02, 2009, 04:57:11 AM
Congratulations! :icon_geekdance:
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: perfectisolation on July 02, 2009, 05:10:38 AM
Post by: perfectisolation on July 02, 2009, 05:10:38 AM
Congrats bro! Get well.
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Sandy on July 02, 2009, 05:41:20 AM
Post by: Sandy on July 02, 2009, 05:41:20 AM
Congratulations, my brother!!!
Take it slow. But we want to know everything! When you feel up to it lets hear how it went.
Soon you will stand tall!
-Sandy
Take it slow. But we want to know everything! When you feel up to it lets hear how it went.
Soon you will stand tall!
-Sandy
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Janet_Girl on July 02, 2009, 06:21:15 AM
Post by: Janet_Girl on July 02, 2009, 06:21:15 AM
congrautation, Arch! :icon_hug: Major Hugs. Ok maybe not so tight. ;D
Stand tall and proud, my brother.
Janet
Stand tall and proud, my brother.
Janet
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Mister on July 02, 2009, 06:30:30 AM
Post by: Mister on July 02, 2009, 06:30:30 AM
Arch-- throw away your shirts now, dude.. you'll never wear one again. :D
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Radar on July 02, 2009, 09:14:30 AM
Post by: Radar on July 02, 2009, 09:14:30 AM
Excellent! :icon_rockon:
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Miniar on July 02, 2009, 09:38:16 AM
Post by: Miniar on July 02, 2009, 09:38:16 AM
Congratulations. Heal well and soon.
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Ellieka on July 02, 2009, 09:39:02 AM
Post by: Ellieka on July 02, 2009, 09:39:02 AM
Big congrats! Bet it feels good to get that off your chest! >:-) OK, I know that was horribly cliche but... congrats!
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Jeatyn on July 02, 2009, 10:02:43 AM
Post by: Jeatyn on July 02, 2009, 10:02:43 AM
Big congrats! Here's hoping for a speedy recovery
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Chrissty on July 02, 2009, 01:12:07 PM
Post by: Chrissty on July 02, 2009, 01:12:07 PM
Yay! Congratulations Big Guy!
:icon_hug:
Chrissty
:icon_hug:
Chrissty
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: sneakersjay on July 02, 2009, 01:56:30 PM
Post by: sneakersjay on July 02, 2009, 01:56:30 PM
Congrats!
And not everyone has post-op depression, so here's hoping you don't! If you all ready do, chin up!
Jay
And not everyone has post-op depression, so here's hoping you don't! If you all ready do, chin up!
Jay
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Dennis on July 02, 2009, 02:58:28 PM
Post by: Dennis on July 02, 2009, 02:58:28 PM
Congrats Arch, hope you're feeling well.
Dennis
Dennis
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: myles on July 02, 2009, 03:01:52 PM
Post by: myles on July 02, 2009, 03:01:52 PM
Congratulations Arch!
Myles
Myles
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: LordKAT on July 02, 2009, 05:08:08 PM
Post by: LordKAT on July 02, 2009, 05:08:08 PM
I'm jealous. Gratz dude!
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Arch on July 02, 2009, 07:00:51 PM
Post by: Arch on July 02, 2009, 07:00:51 PM
I'm up and about now, and feeling pretty fine. Napping, watching bad TV, popping pills, napping...
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Teknoir on July 02, 2009, 11:08:38 PM
Post by: Teknoir on July 02, 2009, 11:08:38 PM
That's awesome news :) Congrats!
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Ms.Behavin on July 02, 2009, 11:12:56 PM
Post by: Ms.Behavin on July 02, 2009, 11:12:56 PM
Most excellent. Big congrats.
Beni
Beni
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: kestin on July 02, 2009, 11:14:17 PM
Post by: kestin on July 02, 2009, 11:14:17 PM
Any chance of seeing pictures once you're feeling up to it? Take it easy otherwise XD
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Ell on July 02, 2009, 11:30:05 PM
Post by: Ell on July 02, 2009, 11:30:05 PM
Congratulations, you.
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Lachlann on July 03, 2009, 06:13:15 AM
Post by: Lachlann on July 03, 2009, 06:13:15 AM
Hope you're doing well.
Congrats on the surgery.
Congrats on the surgery.
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Arch on July 03, 2009, 07:27:45 PM
Post by: Arch on July 03, 2009, 07:27:45 PM
You're all so great. Thanks for posting in this thread.
No more drains, yow!!!!
I can take a shower tomorrow.
No more drains, yow!!!!
I can take a shower tomorrow.
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Miniar on July 03, 2009, 07:34:16 PM
Post by: Miniar on July 03, 2009, 07:34:16 PM
WOO!
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Lachlann on July 03, 2009, 08:57:12 PM
Post by: Lachlann on July 03, 2009, 08:57:12 PM
Quote from: Arch on July 03, 2009, 07:27:45 PM
You're all so great. Thanks for posting in this thread.
No more drains, yow!!!!
I can take a shower tomorrow.
I imagine drains are rather uncomfortable. What's it feel like anyway?
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Camden on July 04, 2009, 12:02:19 AM
Post by: Camden on July 04, 2009, 12:02:19 AM
Congrats Man! It's the greatest feeling in the world!
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Lori on July 04, 2009, 10:05:01 AM
Post by: Lori on July 04, 2009, 10:05:01 AM
Congratulations. May your life ramp up from here. ;)
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Arch on July 06, 2009, 01:17:17 AM
Post by: Arch on July 06, 2009, 01:17:17 AM
Quote from: Monty on July 03, 2009, 08:57:12 PM
I imagine drains are rather uncomfortable. What's it feel like anyway?
I couldn't really feel the drains inside me, but the apparatus outside was irritating. I had a lot of tubing draped around my middle and was always worried that I would catch my hand in it in the middle of the night and pull something loose. And the receptacles dangled around in front, just like...well, sort of like small boobs. They bulged out the front of my shirt and looked odd. I'm glad I didn't have them there for two weeks.
When my doc pulled out the drains, there was a bit of discomfort but no real pain. He didn't yank, just pulled very steadily until they were out. I expect that the removal hurts more the longer the drains are left in.
My chest is pretty swollen right now and probably will be for weeks. But I don't care. I finally look right in a shirt, my god, for the first time since I was a teenager.
How long I have waited for this.
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: Jay on July 06, 2009, 06:18:04 AM
Post by: Jay on July 06, 2009, 06:18:04 AM
Congrats! Hope you have a swift recovery! :)
Jay
Jay
Title: Re: I'm out of surgery
Post by: emoboi on July 06, 2009, 04:58:45 PM
Post by: emoboi on July 06, 2009, 04:58:45 PM
Congradulations Arch *hugs*