Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to check-in. My procedure was scheduled for 10:30 a.m. but did not get started until 11:10. By 12:30 the doctor was out talking to my relatives in the waiting area. I was consious by 1:00 and off to my swallow test by 1:30. Left the hospital by 4:00 and home by 5:00.

So far minimal discomfort but nothing I would classify as pain. Have not taken any pain meds other that the meds they gave me in recovery. My throat is bothering me more than my abdomen (from the intebation).

I am up walking, eating popsicles, drinking water/crystal light annd chicken broth with some protein power mixed in.

I consider myself to be very lucky and very thankful for all the prayers I have received.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Sounds like you're doing great! Hope it continues for you.

Happy to know it went well! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Congrats Mike. Glad your doing so well.

Keep up posted!

j~

Thanks all. Still doing well. Slept through the night and have not touched any pain meds including Tylenol. I am amazed at how smoothly things went. I think I should get some money back from the surgeon for making his job so easy.

Sounds great! My first couple of days sounded about the same.

Thanks all. Still doing well. Slept through the night and have not touched any pain meds including Tylenol. I am amazed at how smoothly things went. I think I should get some money back from the surgeon for making his job so easy.

 

 

I'm glad to hear you're still feeling well. No pain meds? That is wonderful!

Congratulations. I'm glad you are doing well.

Awesome, good to hear not so bad recoveries- I hope mine is the same! LOL

dionaw- Sent from my iPad using LBT

Way to go Mike. Sure makes us who are getting close to our surgery date feel more at ease. My surgeon does not even give pain meds for home. So got some liquid tylnol but sure hoping like you i dont need it.