[nagdu] Hostpital and Surgeries

Tue Aug 2 02:39:24 UTC 2011

No I meant on guide dog stuff on guide dog related topics such as this one.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 10:29 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Hostpital and Surgeries

> 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>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing  List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 9:11 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Hostpital and Surgeries
>>
>>
>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----------------
>>>> Yours,
>>>> Sean Moore and
>>>> Southeastern Guide Dog, Franklin
>>>>
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