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Just a note to anyone interested that I will be going to Mt. Sinai tomorrow (Feb 17) for surgery. Not as severe as last time, I hope. I will have my ileostomy reversed (ie removed/repaired) and receive a shiny new colostomy in return.
This was not what I had initially hoped for, but the alternative was a repeat of the surgery I had almost 2 years ago. The chances of success for this were not encouraging, so I opted for the lesser of two evils. So be it.
I expect I will be in the hospital about 10 days (somewhat less than last time) and I hope the effects will be somewhat less unpleasant. The procedure is much less invasive and more straightforward. Plus, there is no cancer to contend with.
So cheers,
Pat
Good luck Pat. I wish you a successful surgery and an easy recovery.
ReplyDeleteBummer! I know you will sail through it and all will be fine, and soon the nurses will be begging you to leave.
ReplyDeleteI tried to post another comment, but it disappeared. Hope it works this time.
Come back to Sheen when they let you out. All is forgiven.
Cheers, David