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my surgery is scheduled for tomorrow...

my surgery is scheduled for tomorrow...

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by: WJo Active Indicator LED Icon 13 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Aug 11, '14 11:44am  
I went in last Tuesday for surgery on my thumb , but after sticking me ten times trying to find a vein they had to re-schedule the surgery until I could get a  PICC line . I went this morning for my PICC line & I was scared because I had never had one before , but I never felt a thing & my surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning . It is a huge relief just knowing that I will not have to be stuck with any more needles  when I go in for surgery , the PICC line will be removed right after surgery . The good thing is I will be able to use my thumb again , you never really know how much you use your thumb till you can no longer use it . 4951
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calliecat Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 9 years ago   Aug 11, '14 11:47am  
@WJo Good luck!  I hope everything turns out okay ! BTW, what is a PICC line?  I never heard of it!  I will say a prayer for you! 4951
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~ 9 years ago   Aug 11, '14 11:49am  
@WJo:  Keeping you in my prayers, girl... I know you'll be glad when it's done and you can use your thumb again! 4951
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WJo Active Indicator LED Icon 13 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Aug 11, '14 11:54am  
@calliecat.....sorry  , I did not know what it was either until I had one put in ....I have very small veins & they roll when ever anyone tries to get blood or I need surgery , so now since I'm older my veins seem to have shrunk even more so they put you under a sonogram unit & fish until they find a large deep vein , if they can not find one in your arm they will put one in your chest area . Then they insert a "needle tube " which is like the ones used to draw blood except the tubing is longer & they feed it into the deep vein so it will not collapse or "blow out"  & you can have surgery . I was surprised that the entire procedure was painless . It was scarrey but painless. Hope this answers your question , that's all they told me about it (LOL) so that's all I know about it. 4951
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WJo Active Indicator LED Icon 13 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Aug 11, '14 11:57am  
@queenB....thank you , I have been  having a hard time for 3 weeks now &  I will be soooo glad once I can use my thumb again without any pain .....thanks again. 4951
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~ 9 years ago   Aug 11, '14 11:59am  
@queenB....thank you , I have been  having a hard time for 3 weeks now &  I will be soooo glad once I can use my thumb again without any pain .....thanks again.
@WJo:
Good luck tomorrow.  Is your DH in town or are the kids/grandkids going to help you out?  I know it is going to drive you crazy to have some down time. 4951
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WJo Active Indicator LED Icon 13 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Aug 11, '14 12:07pm  
@Dotti573..Thank you .I lucked out this week, my hubby is home & will be helping me out , he doesn't cook so it will be "drive-thru " for most meals (LOL) . Breakfast will be coffee & toast or cereal (LOL)  . Not my favorite but when the going gets tough we take what we can get (LOL). If you want to play "nurse" to an old lady for a few days , come on up the pool is still open for a few more weeks & the freezer & pantry are full of goodies (LOL). 4951
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~ 9 years ago   Aug 11, '14 12:10pm  
@WJo....Giving you a big "Thumbs Up" (pun intended) that your surgery will go as smoothly as a baby's bum...........And that you'll be playing thumbs wars (another intended pun) in no time at all! 4951
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WJo Active Indicator LED Icon 13 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Aug 11, '14 12:14pm  
@herron1345...thank you .....it will be a huge relief to be able to use my left hand again , it's been taped down to keep my thumb from becoming injured , so not very comfortable  working with just one hand all the time. Hubby said I only need one thumb to "hitch a ride " . He's always the funny one (LOL). 4951
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thegoodwife Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 9 years ago   Aug 11, '14 12:20pm  
WJo  Good luck with surgery tomorrow, it all will work out fine... 4951
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bp2018 Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 9 years ago   Aug 11, '14 12:25pm  
Good luck! I'll say a prayer for a quick and easy procedure with a speedy recovery! 4951
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Annie Active Indicator LED Icon 18
~ 9 years ago   Aug 11, '14 12:32pm  
If you really want to drive your hubby crazy, put a bell (or other noise maker) beside you to ring for service. In a pinch, put some coins or dry beans in an empty bottle and rattle away.
 
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Emoticon
 
4951
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~ 9 years ago   Aug 11, '14 12:35pm  
Good luck! 4951
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ctl74 Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 9 years ago   Aug 11, '14 3:13pm  
Good luck and lots of healing vibes! 4951
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~ 9 years ago   Aug 11, '14 3:44pm  
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