Kelly's Guestbook

Kelly Nigro  Thank you so much for the feedback! Is it scary to wake up with all the tubes and lines? How many days were you in the hospital?

Phyllis Petersen  My sister told me that the tube down my throat was removed fairly quickly and I have no memory of it. Most of the tubes were gone by the time I was fully aware. The drain tube on the right side was painful, but was removed the next day. The Foley for draining your bladder was only annoying when it wasn't flowing properly, but the PCA shifted it and it was fine. I had surgery Thursday morning, moved to step-down early Friday evening, was able to shower and go to the rooftop terrace on Sunday, then out Monday morning. Ask for anything you feel you need. If they can, they'll get it for you. I was amazed by how wonderful everyone was.

Kelly Nigro  Thank you so much!!! I have 4 little boys ages 5-11 (I'm a stay at home mom), and they will be going to stay with my parents in Florida when I get released for 10 days....that will be about 2 weeks after the surgery that they will return. Do you think I'll be all right taking care of them at the 2 week mark? They are all in school 7:30-2:30,

Phyllis Petersen  It'll be tough energy wise and you'll have to be careful with your right side, but as long as you can get a nap and some help with them I think you will be okay. I visited my niece who has 5 at home from 5-17 a month after surgery and 2 grandkids 1 and newborn and I was able to do quite a lot, but did tire more easily. But each person is different, so it's good to have as many people as you can ready to help if needed.