My niece is having an appendectomy tonight.

[nytemare]

I am an atheist, but thoughts from anyone who has had experience with appendix removal would be nice. She is going to law school and is many states away now.

[one_voice]

1. Healing vibes to your niece...

I had an appendectomy many, many years ago, it was a tad painful it was done the old fashion way. However my understanding is now they can do it laparoscopically. I had my gallbladder out and a hysterectomy through a lap, went home the same day with both. Was feeling good after a week. Matter of fact my hysterectomy was done with this new fancy robot thingy called the DaVinci-I think that's what it was called.

Good luck to your niece.

[nytemare]

2. Thanks very much for your story.

I'm glad you made it through your surgeries ok.

[peace13]

3. Love and energy sent to both of you!

Distance is hard at times like this. Keep the good thoughts and don't forget to breathe. Peace, Kim

[nytemare]

5. Thank you peace13.

I think the distance is what makes it hard. Thanks for your thoughts.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. My dear nytemare...

Love and hugs to your niece! I have no experience with these, but my understanding is that unless it has burst, the surgery is routine in its scope, and recovery is no problem...

Still, any surgery is scary, especially when you can't be there to see it with your own eyes...

:hug:

[nytemare]

6. Thank you Peggy.

Your thoughts are much appreciated, as much as those nice pictures of the sunset you post.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Aw, thanks...

Your thoughts are much appreciated, too!

:hug:

[applegrove]

7. vibes

[peace13]

9. How is your niece doing?

I hope all is well. Peace, Kim

[nytemare]

14. Surgery went well, she is in recovery.

Thanks to everyone for their responses.

[peace13]

16. Great news! n/t

[bluedigger]

10. Hope everything went well!

If it is of any comfort, Matt Cassel had an appendectomy this week too. He's still scheduled to start at quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday.:crazy:

[nytemare]

13. I saw that, that is crazy!

Amazing!

[Kali]

11. if it hasn't ruptured it is a pretty straightforward deal

my oldest son lost his when we were trying to retrieve a watch battery he had swallowed (at age 15 no less :eyes: ) and the husband just lost his along with about half his colon about a month and a half ago. Both are fine now!

[nytemare]

12. Thanks everybody, she is doing much better.

She is in recovery at the hospital. They may release her tomorrow. She is having a lot of discomfort, but apparently they gave her some "strong shit" and she is able to sleep now, after having a small meal.

[Skittles]

15. a coworker just had one

two tiny cuts and he was fine the next day