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Photos of scars from bypass

D1D1 Member Posts: 11,412
edited June 2008 in General Discussion
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I know, I know. It anin't the most manly phsyique you've ever seen. Those small incisions across the top of my belly are where 4 of the drainage tubes were. I just thought someone might be interested.

See ya later!
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  • peabopeabo Member Posts: 3,098
    edited November -1
    Yep, been there, done that.

    When they pulled out those drain tubes, it seemed like they were four feet long and they would never get them out !

    Believe the Dr. when he tells you not to drive for a while.
    After a couple of weeks, I thought --- My truck has power steering and power brakes - shouldn't hurt to drive. ---WRONG !!!!
    Trying to turn your head quickly and twist your torso to see in that blind spot will not be pleasant.


    Thanks---Peabo
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  • rustyhrustyh Member Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    David,
    That is not necessarily a GB pose.
    You need a gun in one or both hands.
    Glad you are moving about.
    Rusty
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  • lee_danlee_dan Member Posts: 1,394 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Been there -- done that --
    But I had a valve replaced that
    was deformed ---
    With that "little" weight problem
    you have there be sure you keep on top
    of the fact that you could develop
    diabetes ---
    If you have problems with your legs
    swelling up - get in and have your blood
    sugar checked ----
    Good Luck
    Lee
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  • rovrmanrovrman Member Posts: 1,000 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ouch.....was that necessary????
    I hope your o.k.
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  • jimdeerejimdeere Member, Moderator Posts: 26,288 ******
    edited November -1
    My God, man, I just had lunch![8D]
    Seriously, I'm glad you're doing well. I probably got that to look forward to if I don't change my ways.
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  • DancesWithSheepDancesWithSheep Member Posts: 12,938 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hope you never have to go in for * reconstruction surgery.
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  • whiteclouderwhiteclouder Member Posts: 10,574 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thud!

    Clouder..
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  • select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,539 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Too much information.
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  • Laredo LeftyLaredo Lefty Member Posts: 13,451 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Have NOT been there and have NOT done that and hope I never do....OUCH.

    Glad it went well and your on the mend. Later on if anyone asks where you got that big scar, tell them you were bayoneted while taking Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima.
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    The last bypass surgery I seen was my ex's cousin...he was cut from stem to stern as the saying goes, and closed with staples...

    He was cut from the chest bone to midpoint of the abdomen(mind now that was over 20 years ago)....and the staples would get caught on his clothing....he always said that was the worst part...

    He was in the hospital for 2 weeks, was a bit longer than planned in step-down...

    Incision looks good, glad to see you are home and on the mend...

    Take care..
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  • givettegivette Member Posts: 10,886 ✭
    edited November -1
    Since the "bare" facts have been so adequately displayed, I hope it serves as a wakeup call for us who are not exactly in tune with our health. Thanks for posting what you did. Joe
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  • KEVD18KEVD18 Member Posts: 15,037
    edited November -1
    welcome to the zipper club, among whos ranks i hope never to join.
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  • soopsoop Member Posts: 4,633
    edited November -1
    Ouch! Hope you get feeling better soon. Think I`ll go get some exercise.Maybe then I can avoid one of those zippers.
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  • EqualizerEqualizer Member Posts: 445 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    How did you like when they pulled those tubes from your stomach,,I ask because I had 2 bypass surgerys 13 months apart..Ill never forget that feeling. [8D]
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  • Marc1301Marc1301 Member Posts: 31,895 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Glad you are back David!
    I have seen the same "scar" several times in my family.
    Stay safe,......listen to the doc, and get that weight under control.
    You will feel 100% better, plus you will avoid another of what you just had, most likely.
    Take Care![;)]
    "Beam me up Scotty, there's no intelligent life down here." - William Shatner
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  • Spc FergusonSpc Ferguson Member Posts: 2,383 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    dam sir take it easy and get better. Hope all heals good.
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  • GuvamintCheeseGuvamintCheese Member Posts: 38,932 ✭
    edited November -1
    Damn. drop some weight and consider it a shot across the bow. Ouch.
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  • mateomasfeomateomasfeo Member Posts: 27,143
    edited November -1
    Talk about cutting you a new one!

    Wow!

    Get well soon.
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  • reloader44magreloader44mag Member Posts: 18,783 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    btt for ECC
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  • mogley98mogley98 Member Posts: 18,291 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    EWWWWWWWWWWWW
    Why don't we go to school and work on the weekends and take the week off!
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  • mogley98mogley98 Member Posts: 18,291 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thank God I'm perfect!
    Why don't we go to school and work on the weekends and take the week off!
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by reloader44mag
    btt for ECC


    Thank you Reloader. Drjew....I'm glad to hear you are recovering OK. Please keep us posted.
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  • grumpygygrumpygy Member Posts: 48,464 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Those tube spots will end up looking like Bullet Scars. Think of the Tales you can tell.


    Glad you did not show the other scar on your leg.[:I]

    Or did you forget that one.
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  • D1D1 Member Posts: 11,412
    edited November -1
    The last pic is of the incision on the backside of my right knee. About 3" long. Itching like crazy tonite. I went outside with the boys today and really didn't do anything. Wewent to the post office and the bacnk, then Blockbuster and home. I really think I did too much. It don't take much to be alot aymore. I did learn in the hospital to take the pain meds. The doctors actually fuss if you don't. I do feel better when i take them. I just don't want to become dependant on pills. Morphine I/V maybe, but not pills.
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