top surgery

Thinker · 04-27-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The Oopster

would it be hard to have an arm in a sling?

I have a few places I will go after surgery where the people don't always think, plus everyone doesn't know me. There is a lot of shaking hands and possibility of being bumped into. I can isolate myself some from the crowd, but someone there suggested I put my arm in a sling, as a caution sign. Something that would get there attention to be careful around me.

It seems like it would work out okay, but I certainly don't know for sure. Try it out for a few hours at home the day before an event and see how you feel.

On another note...

I'm so freakin' excited for you!!!!! It's almost time!

The Oopster · 04-27-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Thinker

It seems like it would work out okay, but I certainly don't know for sure. Try it out for a few hours at home the day before an event and see how you feel.

On another note...

I'm so freakin' excited for you!!!!! It's almost time!

Thanks that's a good idea! Leave it to count down thinker to remember it's coming up! Thanks I'm sort of excited, overwhelmed, and in disbelief all at the same time!

Still got a lot to get done, but I think I'll get there. Bedroom is basically throughly cleaned and accessible. In process of putting bathroon itmes on my dresser. Don't have a lot of counter space in bathroom pluss I don't like to keep my toothbrush out with the toilet.

Got my head buzzed the other day. For other people contemplating surgery, I highly recommend it. I've done it for other surgeries and it's just no maintenance. By the time i'm really feeling to a point that I care about it it's pretty much grown back anyways.

Logicaly · 04-27-2010, 09:55 PM

I'm excited for you and there has been ALOT of great advice in this thread too that I am going to have to put to use when it eventually comes time for my surgery as well!

Sam · 04-27-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The Oopster

Thanks that's a good idea! Leave it to count down thinker to remember it's coming up! Thanks I'm sort of excited, overwhelmed, and in disbelief all at the same time!

Still got a lot to get done, but I think I'll get there. Bedroom is basically throughly cleaned and accessible. In process of putting bathroon itmes on my dresser. Don't have a lot of counter space in bathroom pluss I don't like to keep my toothbrush out with the toilet.

Got my head buzzed the other day. For other people contemplating surgery, I highly recommend it. I've done it for other surgeries and it's just no maintenance. By the time i'm really feeling to a point that I care about it it's pretty much grown back anyways.

good luck, hope it goes well, will keep you in my thoughts

Thinker · 04-28-2010, 06:01 PM

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow, Koop. And I'll send up prayers for you and the entire surgical team.

Check in when you can and let us know how you are.

Best wishes,
Thinker

Linus · 04-28-2010, 08:16 PM

Good luck, Koop! We'll have to talk once I move out there

NikiNik · 04-28-2010, 08:40 PM

Koop,
Good luck tomorrow! I will be thinking about you and wishing a speedy recovery! I will keep the doctor and staff in my prayers.I know you have waited a long time for this! I am very excited for you.

Leigh · 04-28-2010, 09:14 PM

Very excited for you My friend, good luck

Plato · 04-29-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NikiNik

Koop,
Good luck tomorrow! I will be thinking about you and wishing a speedy recovery! I will keep the doctor and staff in my prayers.I know you have waited a long time for this! I am very excited for you.

Koop is home from surgery and all went well.
No drains, but he says he was hit by a Mac truck.
.. or that's how it feels, anyway! ...

CONGRATULATIONS KOOP!

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NikiNik Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: In a relationship. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The OC Posts: 17 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 16	Koop, Good luck tomorrow! I will be thinking about you and wishing a speedy recovery! I will keep the doctor and staff in my prayers.I know you have waited a long time for this! I am very excited for you.

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