FalconC45 162 Posted February 5, 2014 Hey guys, The operation was successful. I wasn't knocked out completely. The procedure was simple and somewhat painless. They did put some relaxation drugs and numb drugs. They put a needle in my neck, I only felt a pinch and that was the only pain I felt. I remembered everything and when I was in my transporting bed to post op, I saw a X-RAY of my port in my main vein (connected to my heart.). VERY COOL. I made a nurse laugh during the operation though :). It was when she asked the operating doctor if i needed more of a relaxation drug and I nodded yes LOL. They put a tent like cover over my head with a opening so the nurses can check me and ask me if I'm ok. The OP room was pretty slick. It had a huge screen for the ultra sound (to see which side of my neck is best; They decided on my right side) and for the X-RAY. The operating doctor & the nurses in the OP room said I was the best patient they ever had. I will let my mother tell you more on the blog :) Falcon 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macelena 1,070 Posted February 5, 2014 Yep, she already mentioned the Op going fine, did you already have that chem class? Did they say anything about when you start chemo? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FalconC45 162 Posted February 5, 2014 Yep, she already mentioned the Op going fine, did you already have that chem class? Did they say anything about when you start chemo? Yea I had the chemo class today & then saw Dr Sabiers about my start of treatment. I will start on February 24th. Falcon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+streakeagle 871 Posted February 5, 2014 One step closer to victory. Yet also a calm before the storm. You are going to need a traditional British stiff upper lip. But I know you can get through this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,322 Posted February 5, 2014 Glad to hear the operation went well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted February 5, 2014 that's good news, hope for a speedy recovery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krfrge 742 Posted February 5, 2014 That is an excellent report. Keep up the positive attitude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave63 13 Posted February 5, 2014 Good! Now, the suck will start soon but the reward will be worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+pcpilot 181 Posted February 5, 2014 Glad to hear everything has gone well. Now just take it easy and recover quickly. My last operation the Dr. left his watch in the incision. I can still hear it ticking. You should see my reaction when the alarm goes off every morning... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caesar 305 Posted February 5, 2014 Falcon, Glad to hear your operation went well! Keep your spirits high; you got this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fubar512 1,350 Posted February 5, 2014 Falcon, I am glad that everything worked out OK. Keep the faith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FalconC45 162 Posted February 5, 2014 Thanks guys :) Falcon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heck 496 Posted February 6, 2014 Good news, indeed. You have the strength to make it through the next part. Keep cracking up those nurses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrankTB 14 Posted February 6, 2014 Great news all the best from me too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+NeverEnough 78 Posted February 6, 2014 Falcon, stay tough! You will beat this thing. You have lots of fans rooting for you.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyviper 1,101 Posted February 6, 2014 Good. Very good. I'm glad you're fine and I hope things will be better for you. Operations scare the hell out of me... especially when they black you out. I'm glad things are going well for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted February 6, 2014 It's not the operations that scare me, it's the recovery afterwards! I always am fine for those, but the discomfort afterwards is what I dread... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeanba 1,920 Posted February 7, 2014 Good job Falcon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
