[nagdu] Hostpital and Surgeries

Tue Aug 2 02:29:03 UTC 2011

Sean,

You are probably getting different answers because of the different ways 
surgeons do the surgery and the particulars of each person's situation.  
I don't do well with general anesthetic, so this was perfect for me.  I 
can totally understand that it's not for everyone.

Whether or not you take Franklin is up to you.  I was offering my 
experience in case you might find the information useful to make that 
decision.  I could have worked Monty into the building and for the first 
half hour or so.  After that I was in environments where the dog would 
not be allowed or I wasn't able to care for him.  For me the best option 
was to leave him at home.

Believe me before I had this surgery I read all sorts of accounts on the 
internet from people who had gone through it.  There were some who had 
similar experiences to mine, all the way to folks who spent a couple of 
days in the hospital.  It was very confusing.  Perhaps talking to your 
surgeon or the place where you are having the surgery to get the details 
of how your experience will be would be the best information for you to 
decide if taking Franklin is what you want to do.  If you do decide to 
take him, you will want to have someone who can take care of him while 
you are in surgery and most likely for a bit afterward.  It might be 
good to have a plan B of someone who could care for him for a day or two 
just in case you aren't up to it.

Best of luck with whatever you decide,
Julie

On 8/1/2011 9:12 PM, Sean Moore wrote:
> not given general anesthetic?
>
> Oh no, I'd rather be out cold for the whole thing. I haven't been in a 
> hostpital for years. No being awake for any of it. Wouldn't like it at 
> all.
>
> But yeah posted the same thing on GDUI why do I get different answers?
>
> Very odd.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
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> Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 9:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Hostpital and Surgeries
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>> Sean,
>>
>> I had this surgery done almost exactly one year ago.  I chose to 
>> leave Monty at home.  Here's how it went for me.  I arrived very 
>> early in the morning, maybe 6 a.m., I don't remember exactly.  We 
>> stopped at the front desk, then waited in the waiting room for 15 
>> minutes.  Back to a little room for paperwork, then back to the 
>> waiting room for maybe 5 minutes.  A nurse came to get me to go up to 
>> the surgical floor.  this is where my husband, and presumably Monty 
>> if I had taken him, departed my company. More paperwork, preop stuff, 
>> started an IV and then I was wheeled into surgery.  I was not given 
>> general anesthetic and I was conscious and talking to the surgeon 
>> during the last half of the procedure.  I did not experience any 
>> pain. the experience wasn't scary, weird or unsettling. After surgery 
>> I was taken to my recovery room, where I met up with my husband 
>> again.  Recovery was simply a large recliner with excellent chocolate 
>> chip cookies and the cutest little cans of Coke.  More paperwork, a 
>> trip to the bathroom, snacks stayed put and I was headed home.  I was 
>> very unsteady on my feet for the first day.  I did need the 
>> assistance of a person to walk with me so I wouldn't tip over. 
>> *smile*  I took it very easy for the first couple of days.  I was 
>> working Monty for very short walks within a few days.  I was back to 
>> work in a week.
>>
>> No idea what your surgeon has planned or if this is at all how your 
>> experience will be.  I was home by lunch the same day and saw no need 
>> to stress Monty by taking him.  For me I believe having him there 
>> would have been more stressful for both of us.  He was safe at home 
>> with Belle and his toys.
>>
>> I hope you find what works for you.  My understanding is that if you 
>> choose to take Franklin, he should be able to accompany you 
>> throughout the portions of your stay where your family is allowed.
>>
>> Julie
>>
>>
>>
>> On 8/1/2011 7:10 PM, Sean Moore wrote:
>>> I'm going in for a enucleation surgery (Removal of the eye). I'm 
>>> planning on having my blind-right eye removed. do to glaucoma.
>>>
>>> Causing maddening pain and headaches daily.
>>>
>>> !st. Wondering how to handle Franklin before going in.
>>>
>>> 2. Can I have him in my recovery room?
>>>
>>> Some other stuff in my brain but not sure what right now.
>>>
>>> Oh yeah my parents are planning on coming down for it. Since I know 
>>> I won't be walking out of Hostpital possiblae same day.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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