My top surgery thread

Darrin Scott · January 23, 2014, 12:48:02 PM

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

Kreuzfidel · January 26, 2014, 01:59:36 AM

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

Darrin Scott · January 26, 2014, 03:57:06 PM

Quote from: Kreuzfidel on January 26, 2014, 01:59:36 AM
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 · March 01, 2014, 07:06:31 PM

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

Darrin Scott · March 07, 2014, 06:35:40 PM

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 · March 11, 2014, 09:12:42 PM

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

aleon515 · March 12, 2014, 12:07:59 AM

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

--Jay

Kreuzfidel · March 12, 2014, 12:23:06 AM

Good luck and happy healing! Keep us updated.

Darrin Scott · March 12, 2014, 03:36:28 PM

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

aleon515 · March 12, 2014, 06:22:18 PM

Quote from: Darrin Scott on March 12, 2014, 03:36:28 PM
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 · March 12, 2014, 10:05:14 PM

Congrats, Darrin! Glad things went well.

Darrin Scott · March 13, 2014, 12:12:00 PM

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 · March 13, 2014, 01:39:53 PM

Quote from: Darrin Scott on March 13, 2014, 12:12:00 PM
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 · March 13, 2014, 05:38:18 PM

Quote from: Darrin Scott on March 13, 2014, 12:12:00 PM
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 · March 13, 2014, 11:13:55 PM

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

Simon · March 13, 2014, 11:36:37 PM

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 · March 13, 2014, 11:52:02 PM

Congrats, mate!

Quote from: Alexthecat on March 13, 2014, 11:13:55 PM
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 · March 14, 2014, 09:28:52 AM

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

Darrin Scott · March 14, 2014, 06:01:47 PM

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 · March 14, 2014, 07:28:32 PM

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

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