tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968687.post6744753364482070486..comments2023-09-28T11:03:06.841-04:00Comments on Goldfinches and Fiber: And in other newsLauraJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09903583499215247315noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968687.post-28269361547146215142011-01-18T17:00:47.743-05:002011-01-18T17:00:47.743-05:00Too short a hospitalization for an epidural. Try ...Too short a hospitalization for an epidural. Try for PCA (patient controlled analgesia). They may give you same the argument.<br /><br />Expect fatigue, for at least 3 months. You hit a wall and you must lie down to nap. You will do fine. Ask your anesthesia person for zofran (anti nausea). We often use multiple drugs (haldol, decadron), all with risk/benefit profiles your anes can explain.Lauriehttp://etherknitter.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968687.post-73582855770227343792011-01-13T09:13:53.782-05:002011-01-13T09:13:53.782-05:00Been there - done that a long time ago. Mine was ...Been there - done that a long time ago. Mine was cantalope sized. Sending good vibes and take it easy afterward - no matter how good you feel - DO LESS!old ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274432184167606327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968687.post-11598433028970124512011-01-13T08:51:27.533-05:002011-01-13T08:51:27.533-05:00Bedrest: organizing DMC threads, knitting and list...Bedrest: organizing DMC threads, knitting and listening to CDs. I think you are ready!<br /><br />(best of luck, fingers crossed and all that).Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476505661258428527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968687.post-2677531568020257062011-01-13T07:59:23.025-05:002011-01-13T07:59:23.025-05:00Oh dear! I had a 700 gm. fibroid and I thought TH...Oh dear! I had a 700 gm. fibroid and I thought THAT was big. Plan to not be 100% for a full three or four months afterwards. Sending purrs your way.<br /><br />Robin<br />countessinn@verizon.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968687.post-80050335311287063492011-01-13T01:17:12.859-05:002011-01-13T01:17:12.859-05:00ooo, ouchie, both the fibroids and the surgery. Bu...ooo, ouchie, both the fibroids and the surgery. But hey, 15 lb weight loss without having to diet or exercise? Cool! <br /><br />Sending positive vibes your way for an uneventful surgery and recovery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968687.post-51902640806230432072011-01-12T23:58:54.934-05:002011-01-12T23:58:54.934-05:00Oh, no - but also I'm glad that its something ...Oh, no - but also I'm glad that its something that they can go in and fix. I wish you all the best for the surgery and recovery.Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543349135347760911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968687.post-7999778480860876912011-01-12T23:45:27.420-05:002011-01-12T23:45:27.420-05:00Benign is good! Losing 15 pounds is good too. Keep...Benign is good! Losing 15 pounds is good too. Keep us posted, but this sounds like something that is fixable.<br /><br />In other news, I talked to Heidi today at length since we were both snowed in. She is doing 1/2 of an interim position in Randolph, MA. It seems they have a lot of Nigerians in the parish and they aren't always mixing well with the Piscopalians.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13180077692609759852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968687.post-35979213257284541872011-01-12T22:20:34.733-05:002011-01-12T22:20:34.733-05:00Blah, no fun. I wish you trouble-free surgery and...Blah, no fun. I wish you trouble-free surgery and a speedy recovery. On the upside, I suppose the recovery time is a good excuse for lots of time sitting around doing crafts?Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05225955815132987959noreply@blogger.com