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I am out of the hospital and back in my motel room tonight in company with my urinary catheter and its tote bag (tank). Don't let any one tell you that you will not have some serious pain during your first hours of post op life. Luckily Dr. Bowers has pain meds available for you, and the nursing staff was quick to get them for you. Nerve sensations are real liars during this time, they tell you you have injured body parts you no longer own!! Pain is measured on a 10 point scale and your meds match the severness of the pain. The nursing staff at Mills Peninsula Hospital are great, and they are very receptive to Dr. Bowers patients.

Dr. B saw me this morning and she admired her own results while she pulled a drain tube out of me for release from the hospital. I will see her in her office on Monday at Noon Time get rid of the catheter and vaginal packing, and learn to dilate. Never take sitting for granted, its getting better, but at lunch on the way back to the hotel, there was no way I could get comfortable on the restaurant chair, even with my special cushion so I ate my symbolic hot dog standing up!!!

I know somewhat what I feel down below, but it is very tender and swollen, all within the range of normal, but plenty ouchy, and its new from what was there, so I don't really feel like I own it yet, it is getting better by the hour, and I just need to relax more, but I assure you I never want to do this again!!!!!

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Congratulations on reaching this milestone. I'm sure it's painful right now but it won't be that way forever. Now that this major hurdle is over It'll soon be back to every day life. :)

MaryEllen

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Hi Vicky,

I'm so happy to hear that you're on the other side! I'm trying not to think about the ouch part too much, however.

But, there's a secret to that pain scale question: The answer is always 11. Keep the meds coming, and you'll feel better soon!

Love, Megan

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I am very happy for you Vicky! Awesome news that you are out and ok. The pain...Not so much good news. Not at least news I wanted to hear because I am facing that as well. So yeah I kind of wince when reading about your pain.

Maybe there is a reason I have spare pain meds...

Any way. :thumbsup: I am so glad to hear the news!! Big hugs for you.

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God bless you Vicky, I am so glad to hear from you, you have been on my mind and in my heart, so glad that part is over for you and I wish you a speedy recovery.

Many hugs, Rikki.......

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Wow Vicky, thanks for checking in. I could not stop thinking of you. I'm so glad all went well.

"even with my special cushion so I ate my symbolic hot dog standing up!!!" I died laughing at this! I see your humor is completely intact and healthy.

"but I assure you I never want to do this again!!!!!" Thank God you won't have to. It is your beautiful new sunrise in your life! Hug. JoyAnn

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Congratulations!

It's a girl!

The really good news is that you will never have to do this again because they do not grow back.

Love ya,

Sally

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I'm glad you are safe and well and on the mend, my friend. Congrats on achieving this milestone, and on your determination and courage for seeing it through.

Despite the pain, I know you are happy, and that is what its all about, isn't it?

(((HUGS)))

Carolyn Marie

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Great to hear from you Vicky, you have your sense of humor I can see, congrats to you !

Hugs

Cynthia -

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Good to get the reports and know that all is (painfully?) ok and as it belongs. I'm very happy for you and a little bit envious. Look forward to seeing you in chat when it is right for you.

You've pretty awesome girlfriend!

Michelle

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Congrats Vicky, glad to hear you are doing well,i don't know how i missed this post.

Paula

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