"Operation Operation"

[elleinfl 17]

Knt4ever. Fortunately I had the morphine "button" when I woke up in recovery and I was so glad. I in a lot of pain but after pushing the button 3 or 4 times I was very comfortable. My pain was managed very well while I spent one day hospitalized. Once I came home I took Vicodin as needed. The pain was not bad at all. I described it as like being punched in the stomach. It only lasted about 4 days.

Best of luck to you.

How did you take Vicodin. They say I have to crush the pills and drink with Water. Is that what you did?

[JeanaLuvsKisses 110]

I just swallowed it whole. I never had any issues. I'm almost six months out and am taking Vicodin for my broken foot. I still don't have any issues with taking any pills. I'm even thinking about trying Vitamin capsules once I run out of the chewables.< /p>

Edited December 20, 2013 by JeanaLuvsKisses

[knt4ever 137]

They are having me cut the Vicodin in half and take 30 minutes apart.

[Dorian 683]

I took vicodin routinely for my back issues. I took it whole with no issues.

[kespy74 103]

I love your story...and look forward to reading your journey. You and your wife sound alot like me and my hubby. We enjoy each other and love to laugh. My hubby always makes the best of any situation and always supports me.

Good luck on your surgery and wishing you a quick recovery and many pounds lost. Merry Christmas.

[jrhancher 1]

Wishing you all my best, your posts are encouraging to us all especially us pre-ops. It is nice to hear all the little "tricks" to great health after surgery. It seems as though from what I have been reading from your posts that eventually after surgery in time you will make a fantastic mentor with all your experiences, I say this because I see your compassion for others in your posts and it is greatly appreciated.

Good luck.

[doingthisforme 36]

Awesome Operation Operation. ..I wish you the best and it is definitely work but sooo rewarding...nice Xmas gift to YOU!

Edited December 22, 2013 by doingthisforme

[knt4ever 137]

Wishing you all my best, your posts are encouraging to us all especially us pre-ops. It is nice to hear all the little "tricks" to great health after surgery. It seems as though from what I have been reading from your posts that eventually after surgery in time you will make a fantastic mentor with all your experiences, I say this because I see your compassion for others in your posts and it is greatly appreciated.

Good luck.

Thank you very much wow. I will try to help for sure because I have been helped by so many here. Thanks again!

Edited December 22, 2013 by knt4ever

[knt4ever 137]

Awesome Operation Operation. ..I wish you the best and it is definitely work but sooo rewarding...nice Xmas gift to YOU!

Merry Christmas to you too and thank you.

The military in me comes out with using "Operation ........" I do this all the time at home like I will say to my daughters, "It is 'Operation Clean Your Room' time!" I am positive they love it.

[knt4ever 137]

Less than 12 hours to go and I am glad today is Christmas because it isn't giving me anytime to think about tomorrow. I feel like I am my daughter's age (8) and tomorrow is Christmas for me!

I will keep updating this to help relax me tomorrow. Thank everyone for all the advice and knowledge!

Edited December 26, 2013 by knt4ever

[doingthisforme 36]

Good luck and prayers

[Dorian 683]

Less than 12 hours to go and I am glad today is Christmas because it isn't giving me anytime to think about tomorrow. I feel like I am my daughter's age (8) and tomorrow is Christmas for me!

I will keep updating this to help relax me tomorrow. Thank everyone for all the advice and knowledge!

Best wishes! You will do great my friend!

[PrincessErin 64]

Thinking about you! I can't wait to read how it went for you!

[knt4ever 137]

Just took the dreaded "Before" pictures.........wow.

That is the reason I avoid being in pictures the last couples years, because I didn't want to see reality.

About to go to sleep and wake at 0430 to get ready to get the tools to change my life.

[knt4ever 137]

Alrighty then!


In surgery pre-op area all prepped with IV in and talked with anesthesiologist and he made my Wiff laugh saying he could park a small Volkswagen in my mouth because I have such a large airway.


Should be rolling out in half hour.

Edited January 1, 2014 by knt4ever