Surgery Day (12/8/17)

Friday, December 8, 2017

Adam had driven over Thursday evening after work, so he could be with me before surgery.

Adam is so flippin awesome!!

As I was taken back into surgery, Adam was handed a paper with my patient ID number to track my progress through surgery.  He watched anxiously as my number flashed from "Pre Op" to "In OR" and then finally "Surgery Completed".

A blurry "surgical board"
 

Adam's best friend, Fred, put together a special "Treat-Yo-Self" package.  It was filled with random goodies and even a special t-shirt from Adam's wish list.  How thankful we are for such sweet and thoughtful friends.

Waking up after surgery to my sugar muffin...

 Before surgery medical staff explained to us how the stoma would make noises.  Because the stoma has no sphincter to "hold gas/poop" inside, waste is eliminated uncontrollably.  I needed a "scapegoat" for my bodily noise. Thus, "Marsha" the loop stoma was born.

Marsha's DOB: 12/8/17

Me and "Marsha"
(My Colostomy)

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First picture with my poopie bag.

Close up of Marsha and the poopie bag

Meet Marsha, my loop colostomy

"Marsha" 

(Looking down view)

 Able to poop while laying down...

 Still learning how everything works.

I apologize if you "accidentally" scrolled over the pictures or if they offend anyone.  Tried to put lots of warnings and cautions.

As always, thanks for reading the blog.

We are always thankful for all the love, prayer and support!

THE END!!!