Ruud's off to hospital. Again.

[Wembleyisgreen]

Sounds incredibly difficult glad it was a success!

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by SG56

That's just Ewwwwwwwwwwww :D :D :D

Amazon sells humidifiers. that might help. True story! :)

Fact!

If I knew then what I know now, I’d have bought one last week. The dry mouth syndrome when sleeping at night has been ghastly.

Originally Posted by darkside7

I myself just had my brain surgery to take out meningioma tumor of of my left side of my head including cutting the skull open, then replacing the missing piece with a man made skull piece. The surgery and recovery sucks a**. Anyway, hope your recovery is going smoothly.

Another ‘holy shit’ from me! Makes my procedure pale into insignificance. I hope you’re recovering well

Originally Posted by KrismanX

I recall the first month after dual-thumb sutures and one reconstructive hand surgery was not a simple experience. You really learn a lot about yourself during a serious recovery period. Sounds like you’re coming along well though; maybe we can sing a duet a la Streisand at a GTG.

Get well soon!

Dude. Have you heard me sing? No, Kris. Just, no.

Originally Posted by ReMember

Had the same surgery done 18 years ago. When you start the nasal saline rinse, don’t be alarmed if you see NASTY stuff coming out of your nose. And if you have to blow your nose, do it VERY gently. Best of luck on your recovery.

I’ve had smaller omelettes than some of the coagulated goo that’s been coming out. A mixture of blood, snot and nose nougats, it is indeed pretty gross. It was quite unsettling when some of the saline squirted out of my left eye too.

I have had to blow too and yes, it’s a very ginger process.

The dry mouth has by far been the most unpleasant though.

Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

Thanks for the updates Paul. I feel your pain. Hang in there. You’ll be up and running again before you know it. Thank God for Mrs. D

Thanks, Richie

She’s going home tonight so I have to fend for myself until Wednesday when she’s then back here on a work trip. I’d have really struggled without her. I’m not at all a good patient; I hate being fussed and just want to be left alone. However, she’s cooked every meal for me, bar one breakfast, and cleaned all my mess up.



I was back at the hospital today for my post surgery follow-up. After some local anaesthetic, the surgeon removed the packing from my hooter with what looked like the world’s smallest vacuum cleaner. OMG, it’s like a clown’s pocket up there! There was enough material to make two sets of bed linen!

He said I’m now all clear and asked me to go back in four weeks. Oh, I was given an additional nasal washing routine to continue for another month after this present one finishes in ten days. Awesome.

After he’d finished I had five whole glorious minutes of clear breathing that I never imagined possible. Then my nose started bleeding out of the left barrel like a stuck pig. Not awesome.

Anyhoo, he’s very pleased and I should be ok in a couple of weeks once things settle and the swelling goes down.

Thank you all again for all the kind words and support

[superdog]

Glad to hear you turned a corner.

I hope you have a speedy recovery. Take my friend.

[1st amg]

Oh my, $hit $how Paul. Your descriptions and your vocabulary are priceless, sorry to say at your god awful experience, but you are worth the price of admission on this thread.....sounds like things should start getting better my friend. Hang in there.

[cop414]

Originally Posted by 1st amg

Oh my, $hit $how Paul. Your descriptions and your vocabulary are priceless, sorry to say at your god awful experience, but you are worth the price of admission on this thread.....sounds like things should start getting better my friend. Hang in there.

I’ll second the above, I love/hate your descriptions Paul. Happy to hear that you’re on the mend my friend.

[Etschell]

just noticed this thread.

wishing you a speedy recovery!

[SG56]

How are you doing Mr Ruud?

Tried smelling flowers yet? :D

[darkside7]

Originally Posted by jatco

HOly shit...!!
Hope youre doing ok.....?

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Fact!

If I knew then what I know now, I’d have bought one last week. The dry mouth syndrome when sleeping at night has been ghastly.



Another ‘holy shit’ from me! Makes my procedure pale into insignificance. I hope you’re recovering well



Dude. Have you heard me sing? No, Kris. Just, no.



I’ve had smaller omelettes than some of the coagulated goo that’s been coming out. A mixture of blood, snot and nose nougats, it is indeed pretty gross. It was quite unsettling when some of the saline squirted out of my left eye too.

I have had to blow too and yes, it’s a very ginger process.

The dry mouth has by far been the most unpleasant though.



Thanks, Richie

She’s going home tonight so I have to fend for myself until Wednesday when she’s then back here on a work trip. I’d have really struggled without her. I’m not at all a good patient; I hate being fussed and just want to be left alone. However, she’s cooked every meal for me, bar one breakfast, and cleaned all my mess up.



I was back at the hospital today for my post surgery follow-up. After some local anaesthetic, the surgeon removed the packing from my hooter with what looked like the world’s smallest vacuum cleaner. OMG, it’s like a clown’s pocket up there! There was enough material to make two sets of bed linen!

He said I’m now all clear and asked me to go back in four weeks. Oh, I was given an additional nasal washing routine to continue for another month after this present one finishes in ten days. Awesome.

After he’d finished I had five whole glorious minutes of clear breathing that I never imagined possible. Then my nose started bleeding out of the left barrel like a stuck pig. Not awesome.

Anyhoo, he’s very pleased and I should be ok in a couple of weeks once things settle and the swelling goes down.

Thank you all again for all the kind words and support

So far so good. I'm able to walk, talk and use my right arm and hand. I still have a while before I can go back to work.

[datejustrms]

I hope you continue to feel better. I'm sure it feels good to have the procedure behind you.

[rootbeer7]

Glad you’re on the mend China

[Dr.Brian]

Sorry to read of your problems, but happy to hear that you’re on the mend!