Day 9,327 in the Hospital

"Snuze: Needs another Swede" (markg) 05/18/2020 at 09:25 • Filed to: None

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Okay, okay, it’s been about 47 hours, but it feels a lot longer, I think mainly due to lack of solid sleep. I think I finally got about 4-5 hours last night.

Yesterday I went for 2 walks around the hospital wing Im on. Todays goal is 4. Todays other goal is to fart. If I can do that it shows I dont have any bowel obstructions and then I can get some food!

Ive also got a drain in.  Fluid collection has drastically tapered off so Im hoping that can come out soon.  The less tubes and wires I have, the better. 

TheRealBicycleBuck > Snuze: Needs another Swede 05/18/2020 at 09:35

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I missed the post-surgery post. Glad to hear you are up and moving despite a less-than-ideal surgery. There’s nothing quite like the aftermath of someone rummaging around in your guts. Keep moving when they’ll let you. Despite the discomfort, it really does help get you out of the hospital more quickly.

Happy healing!

Just Jeepin' > Snuze: Needs another Swede 05/18/2020 at 09:36

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Sounds awful, but glad to hear there’s an end in sight.

Not looking forward to be old enough that that’s pretty much my daily existence.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Snuze: Needs another Swede 05/18/2020 at 09:36

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Im reading this as I’m taking a massive shit, so best of luck farting.

We I had back surge ry I also had a limited time to take my first shit or I had to go back in. Prune juice worked scary well.

OPPO the blog where you get advice on everything from brakes to taking shits.

functionoverfashion > Snuze: Needs another Swede 05/18/2020 at 09:47

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I wish you a speedy recovery. When I had my appendix out I got an infection and recovery was more like 5-6 weeks rather than 3 or whatever. That’s very unusual so you should be good to go soon!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Snuze: Needs another Swede 05/18/2020 at 09:56

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Glad you’re at least up and around! Easy does it, but hopefully you’ll be outta there soon!

Tekamul > Snuze: Needs another Swede 05/18/2020 at 10:00

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If your digestion doesn't bounce back from the anesthesia right, don't mess around. Magnesium Citrate. That stuff works like nothing else. Don't hesitate. I did. It was not pretty.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Snuze: Needs another Swede 05/18/2020 at 10:04

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Hope you’re doing much better soon!

Aremmes > Snuze: Needs another Swede 05/18/2020 at 10:11

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Hopefully they installed a Fumoto valve on the drain to make the work easier and quicker. R&R’ing the drain plug can become a hassle, specially if it has to be done frequently.

Hang in there!

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Just Jeepin' 05/18/2020 at 10:12

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Yeah, if I get to the point that I have to live like this, Ill need someone to take me out behind the barn.

But this is just temporary, I'm looking forward to being back to 100%, because Ive been miserable for over 2 months now. 

Snuze: Needs another Swede > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/18/2020 at 10:13

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Thanks! I appreciate it. If things go well I should go home on Wednesday.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Aremmes 05/18/2020 at 10:22

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Hahaha, Ill have to ask about that.  They do have a reusable catch can on it, but its cheap plastic.  Would look better if it were polished billet. 

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Tekamul 05/18/2020 at 10:24

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I just talked to the doctor, hes not concerned yet - they really want me to pass some gas on my own before they feed me.  Im close, I can feel it. But Ive also got the nurse pulling for me, so if things don't work out later today they might slip me something to get the process moving along. 

Snuze: Needs another Swede > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/18/2020 at 10:27

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Thanks, today is already a noticable improvement over yesterday.  

Snuze: Needs another Swede > functionoverfashion 05/18/2020 at 10:29

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Ouch, that sucks. Im trying hard to avoid that, and the doctors here are being very precautious so that it d oesn’t happen.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > TheRealBicycleBuck 05/18/2020 at 10:30

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Thanks.  Im trying to walk as much as they will let me.  I dont like to stay still, and they actually want me up and moving, so thats a win for everyone.  

Snuze: Needs another Swede > OPPOsaurus WRX 05/18/2020 at 10:31

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Thanks!

Oppo is indeed a magical place!

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Snuze: Needs another Swede 05/18/2020 at 10:52

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Hope you are feeling better soon!

Last time I was in the hospital was a sudden bout of pneumonia that kept me in there for 4 days. Surprisingly low fun factor, 2/10 would pneumoan again. (I didn’t moan once, so I don’t see what the big deal was)

A distraction: check out this nifty combo spotlight and mirror!

Mid Engine > Snuze: Needs another Swede 05/18/2020 at 11:35

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Maybe the nurse can pull your finger?

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Mid Engine 05/18/2020 at 11:49

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That made me legit LOL. It kinda hurt.

ClassicDatsunDebate > OPPOsaurus WRX 05/18/2020 at 11:55

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Mainly shit takes.

Mid Engine > Snuze: Needs another Swede 05/18/2020 at 12:13

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A little levity. I know what you’re going through, hang in there things will get better quickly. Back to the original idea, some inspiration

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Mid Engine 05/18/2020 at 16:14

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So I got up and walked a bit, finally passed so gas... right front of the nurses little cafe area where they keep coffee and snacks.  Not 5 seconds later my nurse turns the corner and goes for a cup of coffee and I yelled out "Sorry for crop dusting you!"  All the other nurses got a good chuckle.