Hospitalized?! Me!?

everpress
everpress Posts: 862
edited November 2009 in The Clubhouse
Well, Im in the hospital for a perforated Mekell's (have to check that spelling) diverticullum. I guess 2% of the population have a Mekells, less than that have any problem with it and the chances of having a perforated one puts me up with winning the lottery or being struck by lightning. The only device I have for online use right now is an iPod touch, so I won't get terribly detailed, but they removed about 10in of small intestine to fix this. Yippie!
Anyway, I was suffering on Friday and Saturday, but was feeling better Sunday. I made a deal with my wife that I would go to a doctor Monday, though, just in case it was something worthy of medical care.
After the worst CT scan ever and it was determined I needed to be cut open and have my intestines looked at for this rare bird. The surgeon was stoked, to put it mildly.
I've been told that recovery is slow for intestine surgery and I've not eaten anything in days, so I'm pretty hungry. I guess I'll be getting some time off from work as well, even though I work a desk job. Hopefully I'll still get to submit designs for the Polk Audio Hitmaster Tshirt Competition, though! Seems like something I can do from home...

? Harmon Kardon AVR 55 (dead; replacing with Onkyo TX NR-616)
? Polk RTA 11TL's (FR and FL)
? Polk TSi200's (RR and RL)
? Polk CS10 (Center)
? Polk PSW-350
? Grado SR-60i Headphones
? Fii0 E5 headphone amp
? iPod touch (8 gig)
? iPod Classic (80 gig)
? Mac Mini (as media server)
? xbox 360
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2009
    Sending healing thoughts your way.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited November 2009
    Hey,, get better soon,,glad it got diagnosed and and corrected. In the medical world there is a standing joke about surgeons, goes somethink like" don't let the skin get in the way of a diagnosis",, anyhow,, speedy recovery hoped for.:)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • everpress
    everpress Posts: 862
    edited November 2009
    Thanks guys. The Doc just came in and told me the area was infected when they operated as well so they couldn't stitch me up too tight... Loose looking staples... Kinda gross looking. And surgery was Monday, so up until a couple hours ago morphine was keeping me busy, but they've switched to percocets... I'm pretty sore, but doing well. Again, thanks for the prayers and healing thoughts; I'm a firm beleiver that it helps!

    ? Harmon Kardon AVR 55 (dead; replacing with Onkyo TX NR-616)
    ? Polk RTA 11TL's (FR and FL)
    ? Polk TSi200's (RR and RL)
    ? Polk CS10 (Center)
    ? Polk PSW-350
    ? Grado SR-60i Headphones
    ? Fii0 E5 headphone amp
    ? iPod touch (8 gig)
    ? iPod Classic (80 gig)
    ? Mac Mini (as media server)
    ? xbox 360
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited November 2009
    sorry to hear. Hope you feel better soon.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited November 2009
    Here's to a speedy recovery.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,849
    edited November 2009
    Prayers sent for a speedy recovery
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,140
    edited November 2009
    Sorry to hear that you hit the wrong lottery.

    Through this club, we never know what life can throw at us.
    Good audio experiences one day, health concerns, suffering and tragedies the next.

    I'm glad they found it quick and fixed you.Hope you have a speedy recovery.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • bruss
    bruss Posts: 1,039
    edited November 2009
    goodluck and get better. the healing means the end is near
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited November 2009
    Ouch, sorry to hear man. :(

    But very glad that everything points to you being alright in the end. :D
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2009
    Get well Soon !
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited November 2009
    get well soon..
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited November 2009
    Best wishes, don't eat any Mexican food for awhile.
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited November 2009
    Best wishes man.. hope you get better soon

    crazy b/c this almost sounds like what MMA fighter Brock Lesnar is dealing with as well.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2009
    Thoughts and Prayers sent ...

    Take your time recovering, and enjoy some tunes....music is the best healer

    Keep us posted on your recovery
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited November 2009
    Get well soon :)

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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited November 2009
    Speedy Recovery !

    GET WELL SOON....... when you are all better. What is the food you will want first ??
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  • miner
    miner Posts: 1,305
    edited November 2009
    Get well soon and post a pic of you battle scar once you heal.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2009
    Pics or it didn't happen:eek:
    Prayers sent for a speedy recovery.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited November 2009
    Best wishes, hope your up and about ASAP
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited November 2009
    get well soon
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited November 2009
    Don't let the nurses bully you into too much moving around too soon, they did that to my sister and well.......I miss her!! Best wishes !!:)
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  • everpress
    everpress Posts: 862
    edited November 2009
    Lol @ nurse joke...
    This last shift has been a real bunch of... Um...

    Anyway, I graduated to a full liquid diet tonight. I hope to go home tomorrow or tomorrow night, where I'll definitely listen to some tunes and try to relax a bit. Because of swine flu scares they won't let anyone in the hospital to visit under the age of 14, so I haven't seen my son in a few days.
    You guys are awesome though... And when Im no longer on pain meds, maybe my attention span might be well enough to actually type on here.
    Thank you again guys!

    ? Harmon Kardon AVR 55 (dead; replacing with Onkyo TX NR-616)
    ? Polk RTA 11TL's (FR and FL)
    ? Polk TSi200's (RR and RL)
    ? Polk CS10 (Center)
    ? Polk PSW-350
    ? Grado SR-60i Headphones
    ? Fii0 E5 headphone amp
    ? iPod touch (8 gig)
    ? iPod Classic (80 gig)
    ? Mac Mini (as media server)
    ? xbox 360
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited November 2009
    That wasn't a joke, my sister died as a result of being forced to walk too soon after a very similar surgery. Don't shake things around too much for a while, until the re-section has had time to bond together. Just sayin....:)
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited November 2009
    Best of Luck to you and get well soon!
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • everpress
    everpress Posts: 862
    edited November 2009
    Jeeze... Well they have me walking. They haven't told me when I can leave though. And even though I work a desk job, they are still talking about some time for recovery before I go back to work. But I swear it's pulling teeth to get my pain meds. I think they are discriminating against me being young; they think I'm in less pain or something.

    ? Harmon Kardon AVR 55 (dead; replacing with Onkyo TX NR-616)
    ? Polk RTA 11TL's (FR and FL)
    ? Polk TSi200's (RR and RL)
    ? Polk CS10 (Center)
    ? Polk PSW-350
    ? Grado SR-60i Headphones
    ? Fii0 E5 headphone amp
    ? iPod touch (8 gig)
    ? iPod Classic (80 gig)
    ? Mac Mini (as media server)
    ? xbox 360
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited November 2009
    Best wishes/prayers for a speedy recovery!
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited November 2009
    Dont worry about getting back to work so fast. Take care of yourself and get better first.
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited November 2009
    Get well soon...and....but a lottery ticket.

    Joe
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  • GMiller
    GMiller Posts: 123
    edited November 2009
    Walk, walk, walk! There are several good reasons to be up and around. The last thing you need is a post op ileus (paralysis of the gut), and being up and around helps a lot with that. It also promotes the flow of air into the deep passages of your lungs to keep you from getting pneumonia. That's why they had you doing the ball-sucking thing (incentive spirometry) before they allowed you out of bed. Also, being up walking helps keep you from getting a clot in your legs.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited November 2009
    That sounds like a painful ordeal.Hope you have a full and speedy recovery.
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