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TexasTowelie

(127,350 posts)
Mon Feb 12, 2024, 03:06 PM Feb 2024

Thanks for the hearts. I'm probably going to be in the hospital for awhile.

I have a medical appointment this afternoon since I suspect that I have a hernia. I've also lost a lot of weight so I expect to be admitted due to my overall physical condition.

I will have my cell phone with me, but I won't have my computer so I won't be posting much.

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Thanks for the hearts. I'm probably going to be in the hospital for awhile. (Original Post) TexasTowelie Feb 2024 OP
Take care of yourself, TT. brer cat Feb 2024 #1
Get some R & R for the campaign ahead! /nt bucolic_frolic Feb 2024 #2
I'll be thinking of you. All the best wishes for a speedy recovery. hlthe2b Feb 2024 #3
Best wishes. 3Hotdogs Feb 2024 #4
Good Luck mgardener Feb 2024 #5
Take good care democrank Feb 2024 #6
Good luck for successful surgery and recovery! electric_blue68 Feb 2024 #7
Take care of you, TT ❤️❤️❤️ sheshe2 Feb 2024 #8
I hope you have a speed recovery. alwaysinasnit Feb 2024 #9
Sending you good wishes for a speedy recovery. Lonestarblue Feb 2024 #10
You take care! And if possible, let us know how you're doing. calimary Feb 2024 #11
We'll surely miss you! elleng Feb 2024 #12
Wishing you the best of health. Sucha NastyWoman Feb 2024 #13
I had out patient surgery for a hernia in October. doc03 Feb 2024 #14
I had outpatient surgery for an abdominal hernia a few years ago, and it was pretty much as you described. ShazzieB Feb 2024 #39
I had robotic surgery there were 3 1 inch doc03 Feb 2024 #41
my very best wishes for a speedy recovery. mountain grammy Feb 2024 #15
good luck! Kali Feb 2024 #16
Get well soon! SunSeeker Feb 2024 #17
Take care of yourself first. Old Crank Feb 2024 #18
Aw, that's too bad. Hernia procedures are, I think, pretty routine these days. Hopefully all will be good in there! nt TeamProg Feb 2024 #19
Take it easy... 2naSalit Feb 2024 #20
We'll miss you! mt TeamProg Feb 2024 #21
Best wishes orangecrush Feb 2024 #22
Hope when you are out of the hospital . . . people Feb 2024 #23
Good luck mate. mahina Feb 2024 #24
Sending you lots of good and healing vibes! MLAA Feb 2024 #25
Hernias can be dangerous - My Dad nearly died when his strangulated rurallib Feb 2024 #26
Good luck and thank you for all you have done for DU over the years. betsuni Feb 2024 #27
Sending hugs and hearts, TT. blm Feb 2024 #28
Wishing you the best... Think. Again. Feb 2024 #29
Get well soon, TT!! 70sEraVet Feb 2024 #30
Texas Towetie. , my prayers are with you. Love, debbie. debm55 Feb 2024 #31
Wishing you speedy good health. StarryNite Feb 2024 #32
Take care of yourself, TT! herding cats Feb 2024 #33
All the best to you. Hope it's nothing serious. Fla Dem Feb 2024 #34
Holding you in light and love. Vibes for best possible outcome. niyad Feb 2024 #35
Oh no! I'm so sorry. Take care of yourself! yardwork Feb 2024 #36
Trusting that all will be well Wild blueberry Feb 2024 #37
Ouch! Chi67 Feb 2024 #38
Good luck! n/t PatrickforB Feb 2024 #40
I hope your stay is short and your recovery swift ALBliberal Feb 2024 #42
So so sorry, TT, but also happy that you've got a treatable issue that can also lead to helping your ancianita Feb 2024 #43
Get well soon malaise Feb 2024 #44
Best wishes for speedy recovery TT. Evolve Dammit Feb 2024 #45
All the best, TT. dickthegrouch Feb 2024 #46
Congratulations on 110K posting milestones, TT! Niagara Feb 2024 #47
Good luck with whatever happens. FailureToCommunicate Feb 2024 #48
Hope whatever you have is quick & easy to repair catrose Feb 2024 #49
Sweetie, please take care of yourself and let us know how you're doing when you feel up to it. crickets Feb 2024 #50
Best wishes for a quick recovery, TT. yonder Feb 2024 #51
Get well soon! Laurelin Feb 2024 #52
Take care. chillfactor Feb 2024 #53
All my very best vibes for you, my dear TexasTowelie! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2024 #54
Sending my best vibes, Tex! Glamrock Feb 2024 #55
Wishing you the best of outcomes. GoodRaisin Feb 2024 #56
Get well. murielm99 Feb 2024 #57
Rest after hernia repair. It is the best thing for the body riversedge Feb 2024 #58
Best of luck to you. (nt) Paladin Feb 2024 #59
You will be missed. tazkcmo Feb 2024 #60
Prayed for you, can't hurt. Joinfortmill Feb 2024 #61
Take care of yourself and get well LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2024 #62
Take care TT...rest up. We'll see you later... MiHale Feb 2024 #63
wishing you the best et tu Feb 2024 #64
So sorry to hear this. barbtries Feb 2024 #65
With all this love and well wishes, I will add mine, too, for a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹 Deuxcents Feb 2024 #66
Well, get better already! n/t malthaussen Feb 2024 #67
Take care! Heal quickly. Listen to your nurses. AllyCat Feb 2024 #68
Wishing you well. pandr32 Feb 2024 #69
I hope your surgery goes well and you have a speedy recovery. Bluethroughu Feb 2024 #70

brer cat

(27,587 posts)
1. Take care of yourself, TT.
Mon Feb 12, 2024, 03:10 PM
Feb 2024

We will muddle along, although it won't be as nice without you here.

hlthe2b

(113,963 posts)
3. I'll be thinking of you. All the best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Mon Feb 12, 2024, 03:19 PM
Feb 2024

We'll be here waiting!

calimary

(90,018 posts)
11. You take care! And if possible, let us know how you're doing.
Mon Feb 12, 2024, 04:06 PM
Feb 2024

I know it’ll probably be the last thing on the ol’ priority list, but IF POSSIBLE… or maybe have a friend do it.

Cuz we’re gonna worry.

doc03

(39,086 posts)
14. I had out patient surgery for a hernia in October.
Mon Feb 12, 2024, 04:17 PM
Feb 2024

It hurt a little for a few days when I would stand up, sit down and the worst was coughing
or sneezing. Mine was an inguinal hernia, some others may be more difficult to get over I suppose. You will be OK just do what they tell you. Don't go out and dig ditches or do 100 sit ups.

ShazzieB

(22,590 posts)
39. I had outpatient surgery for an abdominal hernia a few years ago, and it was pretty much as you described.
Mon Feb 12, 2024, 07:58 PM
Feb 2024

The main difference was that there were several different locations in need of repair, so there were multiple (tiny) incisions. I was definitely uncomfortable for several days, but I wasn't laid up for very long.

It wasn't fun, but really not a big deal in the overall scheme of things.

doc03

(39,086 posts)
41. I had robotic surgery there were 3 1 inch
Mon Feb 12, 2024, 08:05 PM
Feb 2024

incisions, can barly see them now. I was told not to lift over 10 pounds for a week and then 20 pounds the next 5 weeks. I followed the doctor's orders to the letter. Doing great now.

 

TeamProg

(6,630 posts)
19. Aw, that's too bad. Hernia procedures are, I think, pretty routine these days. Hopefully all will be good in there! nt
Mon Feb 12, 2024, 04:48 PM
Feb 2024

people

(844 posts)
23. Hope when you are out of the hospital . . .
Mon Feb 12, 2024, 05:06 PM
Feb 2024

that you feel a lot better. If you've got a hernia you will feel much much better when it's taken out and after you recover. Take care!

mahina

(20,645 posts)
24. Good luck mate.
Mon Feb 12, 2024, 05:17 PM
Feb 2024

Check in now and again please, will be thinking of you.

Seeing you well brother. Or possibly sister. Aloha.

rurallib

(64,688 posts)
26. Hernias can be dangerous - My Dad nearly died when his strangulated
Mon Feb 12, 2024, 05:20 PM
Feb 2024

not trying to scare you, but good thing you are getting it fixed.

I am sure that DU collectively will have you in their thoughts

herding cats

(20,049 posts)
33. Take care of yourself, TT!
Mon Feb 12, 2024, 05:57 PM
Feb 2024

You will be missed and the place will be much less informative without you here.

Get better soon, old friend!

Wild blueberry

(8,295 posts)
37. Trusting that all will be well
Mon Feb 12, 2024, 07:39 PM
Feb 2024

Lots of healing energy coming your way!
Get plenty of rest for yourself.
Cheers!

ALBliberal

(3,339 posts)
42. I hope your stay is short and your recovery swift
Mon Feb 12, 2024, 08:14 PM
Feb 2024

and thanks for the Beau videos. I listen to all of them.

ancianita

(43,307 posts)
43. So so sorry, TT, but also happy that you've got a treatable issue that can also lead to helping your
Mon Feb 12, 2024, 08:17 PM
Feb 2024

overall physical condition. We'll miss you.

Stay in good spirits. Work on your health before anything else. Best hopes for your speedy recovery.

dickthegrouch

(4,523 posts)
46. All the best, TT.
Mon Feb 12, 2024, 09:42 PM
Feb 2024

I’m having (repeat) surgery in a couple of weeks too.
Don’t come back too quickly, which is kind of why I need to go back for the repeat. I didn’t allow enough recovery time, and upset the process 🙁.

Niagara

(11,850 posts)
47. Congratulations on 110K posting milestones, TT!
Mon Feb 12, 2024, 09:44 PM
Feb 2024

Sending positive energy and healing vibes your way!!



FailureToCommunicate

(14,605 posts)
48. Good luck with whatever happens.
Mon Feb 12, 2024, 09:49 PM
Feb 2024

We'll even be happy even if you can only post short comments (without your computer there with you) !

crickets

(26,168 posts)
50. Sweetie, please take care of yourself and let us know how you're doing when you feel up to it.
Tue Feb 13, 2024, 02:42 AM
Feb 2024

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,619 posts)
54. All my very best vibes for you, my dear TexasTowelie!
Tue Feb 13, 2024, 03:04 AM
Feb 2024

Please take care, heal well and return safely to all of us who love you!

Deuxcents

(26,915 posts)
66. With all this love and well wishes, I will add mine, too, for a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹
Tue Feb 13, 2024, 12:02 PM
Feb 2024

pandr32

(14,272 posts)
69. Wishing you well.
Tue Feb 13, 2024, 01:26 PM
Feb 2024

Sometimes it takes a while, but listen to your doctors and you will be back on your feet. We will be waiting for your return.

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