My dad got surgery today.....?
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Hello.  I'm glad you love the Lord.   I'm sure you're Dad will be fine.\nThey're letting you visit him, which is a very good sign.  They're just keeping him for a couple days to keep an eye on him and make sure he's strong enough to go home.\nI'll say a prayer for you and your Father....\nHe'll be home before you know it.\nMaybe you could do something special for him for when he gets home.  Clean up the house real good. Change the bedding on his bed.  Bake him a cake, or a pie....\nWith a caring daughter like you how could he not be better...\nGod Bless....
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Man, I don't like that answer either.  If he still has some fightin him and he wants to fight then get to another cancer center.  See who is doing radical or experimental treatment.  Good luck, I hope that you will have peace in whatever happens to your dad.
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I'll pray that god will soon help him and his family to come out of this trouble, I'll pray that soon he will be togather with his family, lots of prayers, best wishes and love form sk_chilled@yahoo.co.in. please inform me when he gets well. Don't worry he'll be saved. Trust GOD.
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i had lap. for gallbladder in feb.  plan on a week . use an ice pack at bedtime, wow what a help. it is required to let you know they may need to go open with your surgery, they do not want to wake you up to get permission. i am a nurse, and a big baby with pain, the ice at ten min. an hour was really great help. was doing all but lifting in a week.
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I had mine removed in May this year via keyhole surgery. No complications i was out of hospital after 24 hours. But i have still had to be carefull with the amount of fat in my diet as my body has not adjusted to not  having a gallbladder so doctor suggested a very low fat diet this sometimes happens after gallbladder removal i am told, but otherwise he will feel sooooooo much better more energy and of course none of that terrible pain. After surgery he will have some pain in the shoulder this is normal due to the nerves they bump on the way. The surgeon will explain that sometimes it is not possible remove via keyhold and they will abandon this method and do a full cut meaning a longer stay in hospital. But most cases even those like mine with a vast amount of gallstones can be taken out via keyhole, so dont worry he'll do just fine :) good luck Oh yes i forgot he will probably have very loose stools for a wee while but this passes with a carefull diet plan
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Hi. I am an oncology nurse experienced with breast cancer. Congratulate your mother on catching her breast cancer. It sounds like she caught it early. It is ok to be scared. The best way to deal with this is to find out all you can about your mom's diagnosis and what her plan of care is. Many of the treatments can have some side effects, which are normal. Your mom should find out about them and be prepared for what to expect. Half the battle of cancer is in the mind. She needs you and your dad to be concerned but also keep a positive attitude. Your mom will be tired during her treatment. You and your dad can help by doing little things like the laundry, cooking and helping around the house so she won't be stressed about that. Also many patients who get chemo like to have a friend or family member there during their transfusion. Offer to be there. Cancer is not easy but what it can do is really remind you how much you love each other. Just be there, tell your mom you love her and ask her what she needs. Also be nice to your dad. This is sometimes harder for the guys even if they don't show it. Good luck and God bless <><
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My dad is going through the same problem right now.  He had a scan done, and they are setting up for the vascular surgeon to go in and put in a stent.  He has had this done once before, we were told too much plaque build-up, cholesteral.  He is on Lipitor for that, but the Dr. said it HAS to be done!!  His other side is blocked 80%!!  So try to get in touch with your family Dr. to get set-up for tests ASAP to get a professional problem.  Someone go with the patient to write things down because the patient is usually pretty stressed out to remember what was said!!  Good Luck for Good Health.
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Every major surgery has some risks. I don't know what the end result will be. But this I do know. Your doctor should know what he's doing and he can tell you the same thing I just told you. You husband will endure a good dose of physical therapy to get him on his feet.  Good Luck.
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i have my son had it when he was 6 weeks i know it is a very scary timefor you but the doctors did a great job and there are no after effects he is a healthy 4 yr old now the only thing is he had a U.T.I. after and had to stay in the hospital for 1 month but he is great now i hope this makes you feel a little better there are not very many complications with this surgery so just let the doctors do their thing and pray to god  that everything turns out o.k.
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I just wanted to say that my father had gastric bypass last april and I will be having it soon too.  my dad has done great and has lost alot of weight but we just recently found out that now he is bulemic and we are working thru it.  its got alot to do with physcological reasons and everyone reacts different to the surgery.  In his case one eating disorder resolved has turned into another eating disorder.
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Just continue to keep it elevated and ice it.  I know it's hard to do with a three year old they wait for no one.  I had surgery on my leg with a baby in tow as well. As long as you don't run a fever or feel any other additional pains etc. You should be fine, sometimes you will swell up a few days after but by tomorrow it should go down. If not, then call your doctor again and insist you need to be seen if they take it lightly.   You can barely move your fingers from the swelling so that's not too unusual but again if it worsens and you just don't feel it's right, insist on seeing the doctor. Good luck and fast healing!
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I don't really remember it, but my mom told the story to me (and my girlfriend, who delights in re-telling it to everyone)...\n\nWhen I was 5, my dad was in the military hospital for hernia surgery, and my mom and I came to visit him.  We had to stop at the floor desk, and sign in before continuing in to see my dad in his room.  While we were waiting to sign in, another patient was being "walked" down the hallway by a nurse.  This patient had both legs amputated above the knee, and was learning to walk on his stumps to toughen the tissue so he could eventually wear prosthetics.  The nurses had folded the pant legs of his pajamas and pinned them up.  During his "walk", the pant legs had come loose and were trailing behind him.\n\nNOW THAT I'M OLDER (and hopefully wiser), I FEEL VERY BADLY ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED NEXT, SO PLEASE DON'T CALL ME A MONSTER!\n\nWhile my mother signed us in, I ran over, jumped onto the trailing pant legs and shouted "free ride".  The poor man walked out of his pajamas, and was now nude from the waist down.  Everyone was horrified, except for the patient, who was laughing so hard he could hardly breathe.  He told my mom not to punish me, as this the first time he had laughed since losing his legs.\n\nThere.  You happy now?
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See what the dr says first if he reccomends surgery then i would also get a 2nd opinion. I did and found out i had cancer I am fine today and fully recovered . Have never had it a 2nd time thank god . Hopefully never will. God bless you and your husband. Good luck to you as well.
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Don't be afaird. Time has changed. This surgery will give you back your life!! Just do what they say,and have some faith. Today's science is WONDERFUL!!
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It is a miracle he is still aroud. Please, don't feel guilty. It was his decision and he didn't let you help him. Good luck.
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That is why he sent you home, you may not need the operation at all.  I would go for a second opion though.  I had the same thing happen to me, but I was better in a day or two.  I did not need the operation.  But since you are still in pain go in again. A second opion is always a good thing.  ( if you have insurance to cover it)
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My husband just had a DOUBLE knee surgery on April 20th.  He is a senior citizen.  It has been very successful for him.  He went from a high walker to a regular walker, to two canes, to one cane & now needs no canes at all.  Before the surgery he was in horrible pain all the time when he walked.\n\nIncidentally he is also very overweight.  But the surgery has been a blessing to him.\n\nHe did spend about 4 weeks in hospital plus 4 weeks in rehab after the surgery.  But is doing fine now.\n\nGood luck to her.