Post op update.

[Rogo23]

Right the ongoing rush continues, this one is more information than a laugh.My appointment was for 12.30 at the day unit in Telford the princess royal hospital.

Went to the pre op ward for the usual ob's and stuff.

The observation bit was normal the 12 sticky pad were not so much, yet another eeg, then the anesthesiologist drH and his young apprentice came to see me, with quite a lot of information about my bypass drugs and intensive care treatment, I may be on the cancer track but my quad cabg is being considered all the way.

Mr D the consultant along with another man then came to visit and explain exactly what was going to happen during the biopsy and asked me if I had any questions. As by this point I know exactly what they expect and how I probably will feel afterwards that is a no thanks I am good.

Then at this point the other man with mrD introduced himself as drD a junior cardiac surgeon "who was just going to be watching out of general interest"

Most of you will know the drill from there, onto one of those wheelchairs fitted with a porter and off to the operating suit, again slightly different I got a nurse , then it's off the chair and onto the bed in the room of dreams.

"Hello I am"m" and will be assisting with your anesthetic and it's more sticky pads and the BP cuff, blood light on the finger thingy and a thermometer in the ear. And then dr H started trying to find a vein and after a couple of minutes declared loudly that "any vein will do, and how do you actually get blood around your body" eventually a vein poped it's head out and he speared it and about two minutes to later I am waking up with my throat on fire and a really nice pair of green eyes attached to a very sympathetic nurse telling me that it's okay to wake up now (that was a really nice wording and strangely empowering it mad it my choice)

From then on it is just a fairly standard 5 hour observation as I recover from the op, BP every 30 minutes a visit from Drh,s young apprentice "Fee" she gave me the once over then spent ten minutes chatting about hair care with sandy (my wife) who was allowed on the ward pre op and post op with come and go privalage so she had access to decent coffee.

I had to drink water, and something hot(ish) swallow something solid and have a pee before release. Before release drD paid a how are you don't worry about chemo and radiation therapy and the cabg, so I have my doubts about the "he is just here out of interest" statement.

Telford day surgerical department gets a solid 9.6/10 from me, compassion and understanding, extremely careful which as it was my throat involved I really appreciate, and I have left the best although strangest part until last, that swallow something solid part, it was mashed potatoes pork loin broccoli and gravy, the broccoli was green the mash hot and the food actually had good flavour.

Now it's ten to fifteen days and probably chemo/radio although the is one "nodule" that is on the outside of the neck that is probably getting cut out.

So now I wait.

[Anon2023]

hi. It sounds like you had really good care and I’m pleased that your procedure went well. I am sure that the next stage in your treatment will go smoothly and I will be thinking of you. Please let me know how you get on xxx

[Rogo23 in reply to Anon2023]

As I have said in the past, I feel that how the oncology care department works in relation to a cardiac issue could be helpful for someone on this platform.And it's good to share 😜

[Lonmayloon]

“the broccoli was green the mash hot and the food actually had good flavour”………..Some sort of magic happened when you were under the anaesthesia! 😀.

Glad you had a positive experience. Wishing you all the best for the rest of your journey.

[Rogo23 in reply to Lonmayloon]

Well the NHS do have access to some really "good gear" so it's possible that the broccoli was carrot.Thank you for the best wishes.

[Anon2023 in reply to Rogo23]

or magical mushroom 😂😂

[Qualipop in reply to Lonmayloon]

Hm, must be a set meal country wide. That's what I was given tow weeks ago. Actually very tasty although the broccoli was really soggy and overdone. It beat the "spring veg and mozzarella bake" which was totally raw and inedible. I got a sandwich instead. Two days they served completely raw carrots even though they were tiny dice. How can you not cook carrots? Mind the puddings were fabulous. I never normally eat puddings but banana cake with clotted cream was incredible. Can I change my diet to puds only?

[Rogo23 in reply to Qualipop]

Well new cross when I was there served mystery meals, no one knew what they animal, vegetable or most likely mineral.If it hadn't been for rice crispys I would have lost 3stone instead of 1.5.

I will definitely take Telford food if given the choice.

But clotted cream my arterys are quaking but my taste buds are looking about.

Thanks for letting me know 😉

[Qualipop in reply to Rogo23]

Wish they'd had Rice Krispies; I try to avoid wheat but breakfast was Weetabix, cornflakes or porridge.

[Rogo23]

I don't know girl, just read your post there you are at the bottom of the well and instead of trying to climb up and put yourself first, out you reach.But thank you for responding, now you work on the anxiety happy place and tea or coffee possibly listen to the cricket or I suppose that could do some Wimbledon, but try to make some time for you.

In fact you could post a supportive answer to yourself because trust me a "be kind" really makes A day slightly brighter

Dan X😜😜

[Rogo23]

😉👍

[Dogloverxthree]

I wish you a happy and speedy recovery, you are so brave you make me ashamed of myself 😔

[Rogo23 in reply to Dogloverxthree]

Nah I am quaking, but everything has a good side if you let it.I should have gone two years ago but that pesky Italian surgeon just had to interfere, and now I have another interfearing surgeon, sounds home counties looks like Mike Tyson's bigger tougher brother.

So it's just go for it time.

Thanks for the good thoughts.

Dan 👍

[Bingo88]

Hope everything goes well for you. I have found it to be an excellent hospital since I have been living in the area for the last year. Hope you're weekend goes well. Brian

[Rogo23 in reply to Bingo88]

Thanks 👍

[HHH2017]

informative but still an amazing hint of humour throughout. Your post will help anyone reading it in similar circumstances so thoughtful & kind of you. Good luck on your road to recovery hope its straightforward & gentle with you (oh and perhaps we could hear a little more about Sandy's hair care 😉)

[Rogo23 in reply to HHH2017]

Apparently they both use superdrug own brand wash in hair colour, the was something about conditioner and drying but I tuned it out.Just lay back and watched two good looking girls chat and laugh,best bit of the post op recovery.

Thanks for the response, the reason for these posts is to let other harties see the care taken towards our condition on top of the cancer.

And I do like a bit of a yarn from time to time 😁

[HHH2017 in reply to Rogo23]

Brill response ☺️ Your posts are really encouraging esp I imagine to those coping like you with a double whammy! 💪🏽

Gotcha dash-Im off to Superdrug before they close 😉

[Hidden]

Hello Rogo23 I have just read your post and wanted to wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. It's great to hear the humorous side of problems and your strength 👍 Take care x

[Rogo23 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks I will try 😃

[Hidden in reply to Rogo23]

👍🙂

[MountainGoat52]

Great to hear things are going apace... it won't be long before you're onto the next stage, then the next and in time looking back and wondering why it seems to have gone so quickly. They will want to get on with it, not only to stop the C developing further, but (from a certain perspective) protect the investment the NHS has made in you through the 4x CABG.

It's good to see you are remaining upbeat. Keep thinking thise positive thoughts... it will come good in the end.

With my continued best wishes,

Gerald

[Rogo23 in reply to MountainGoat52]

Thanks Gerald

[2wheeler]

Ha nothing like a sense of humour to go with a decent meal, sore throat and being in charge of waking up after a big operation. Go You.

I hope everything else works out for you just as well

Take care

[Rogo23 in reply to 2wheeler]

Thanks I will

[GrannyE]

At least the op is behind you. Good luck with the chemo.

[Rogo23 in reply to GrannyE]

👍

[Silvertail]

Just love your sense of humour and your strength. I hope everything goes well for you going forward. 🤗❤️

[Rogo23 in reply to Silvertail]

It's laugh or sit in a dark room with the smiths on the CD, morrisy or humour 🤔 tricky.Thanks for the good wishes.

[Smitty1956]

Hi, Rogo23,

If I may start with a compliment, then I have to say that you have a flair for telling a story. I know that you were going through a lot, but you really engaged the reader with your words. (I guess the ex-English teacher in me is showing 😊)

I am very sorry that you are going through so much all at the same time. When so much hits us all so rapidly, it is easy to just feel totally overwhelmed. Plus, add in waiting time for tests, results, and treatments, and it can be almost too much to bear. Yet, you sound like you are taking it all in stride, and I am happy for you if you can do that. I would likely be curled up into a ball.

I hope that your recovery from this surgery goes very well. I also send positive thoughts and best wishes for your upcoming chemo/radio treatments. I think of the old adage “It never rains, but it pours.” You have been through the pouring part—now you deserve some of the sunshine.

Best wishes to you—and I will be waiting for the next part of your story! ❤️

[Rogo23 in reply to Smitty1956]

Thank you for your kind words, I am rather looking forward to having some more story to add.With a bit of luck I might be keeping up with Tolstoy 😉.

[Smitty1956]

Lol! Well, that would be good news since it would take a long, long time to generate that many pages!

[blondiec]

I wish you continued good health and your attitude is just wonderful and refreshing ☺️ BTW did the nurse offer any good hair tips 😂 I’m always interested as I’m putting up with my chemo curls hair. Truth be told it’s better than being bald, at least my head is no longer cold. Seriously stay well you are in my thoughts and prayers

[Rogo23 in reply to blondiec]

Thanks,my ever loving wife has brought me a couple of hat's, one is a pirate hat and totally ridiculous, the other is a rather nice Panama which I will probably need.And my best mate has paid for me to get my head shaved at the local Turkish barbers when the time is right,a typically "thoughtful" gesture.

I think that I will probably strap a harmonica to the underside of his car, Simon does a lot of motorway driving,the noise should repay his kindness 😉

I am afraid that the hair tips were mostly about wash in hair colour, sandy needs just a little bit of help these days (75) and looking twenty years younger, fee didn't want to be blond, so just a touch of red.

Keep going, and thanks again for the best wishes.

Dan.

[cappachina]

Hi Rogo

Glad you have this bit over and the care sounds great .

I hope the wait isn't too long to start your treatment