Kidney's out and looking good!

[knitter4democracy]

Okay, the gay kidney jokes have been cracking me up this morning, which hurts but is good for me. :)

They got everything out but they had to take some rib while they were at it. The pain control is decent with the epidural. THe surgeon found no visible evidence of spread of the tumor, no lymph nodes, and no vein involvement, all of which are good signs. Drawing blood continues to be a difficult proposition (I have rolling veins). All in all, things are going fine, and I am hoping to get home in the next few days. Thank you all for the kind wishes and thoughts and prayers. I know they are helping.

Funny story: I woke up in recovery, and the anesthesiologist was a republican state senator talking politics with a student. She didn't know the answer to a history question but I did. I would have told her to check out the dems' web site but was drifting in and out.

[wakeme2008]

1. Glad everything is OK

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Jeanette in FL]

2. Wonderful news

I was looking for an update and glad to see that it is coming directly from you. Take your time with your recovery and don't rush it. So glad that all went well.

Here's to a successful recovery.

[Random_Australian]

3. Awesome news!

Congratulations!

:headbang:

:party:

:woohoo:

[Cooley Hurd]

4. That's news worthy of a WOOHOO!

:woohoo:

Very happy to hear it!!!

[vanboggie]

5. Great news Knitter!

Glad to hear you are doing so well and got good knews. Love the recovery story. I got too much nitrous in the dental chair once and thought the dentist was the Devil - or maybe it was Cheney...I dunno they both look so much alike. Best wishes for a speedy recovery from "Up North" in GR. :hi:

[Canuckistanian]

6. Good news!

:woohoo:
Now take some time off and recover. You can tell us all about it later.

[Mojorabbit]

7. Hurray!!!!!!

Keep getting better!

[Ken Burch]

8. Shouldn't that be "Kidney's out and I'M looking good"?

While I'm glad that you're doing well, the now-former kidney probably looks like shit.

Get well soon!

[ulysses]

14. beauty, eye of the beholder.

:D

Glad you're doing well, knitter!

[KatyaR]

9. She's BACK!

I'm thrilled to hear such good news, but what are you doing up so early? You need to REST!

Get better soon--we need you around!

[TAPat]

10. Glad to hear it!

K & R

[xultar]

11. Yeah hoo! Politically aware under anesthesia. NIZE.

[madokie]

12. Good News,

[shaniqua6392]

13. Congratulations!

Get a lot of rest and try to keep warm. I am in Livonia, MI and it sure is cold. Best wishes to you and I hope your recovery goes well.
:hi:

[Judi Lynn]

15. Hang in there, knitter4democracy! You're sounding great.

They've given you some really good news.

Best wishes for a complete return to health.

[xchrom]

16. ...

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[wholetruth00]

17. I share in your joy. speedy recovery.

[Eurobabe]

18. Hi knitter, as a kidney stone sufferer, I am glad that your operation

was successful. I am not familiar with what led up to the operation, but remember someone asking a day or so ago about you...

Here's to a speedy recovery!!

48%er

[terip64]

19. Great news! Let me know when you are up for some common grill rolls!!

[vickitulsa]

20. You sound wonderful!

Especially for someone who's just been through what you have! :applause: Good job by both you and your medical professionals -- it takes all of you to get it done right. :)

That IS a funny story, too! :rofl:

It's particularly encouraging that you're getting proper pain control AND that they seem to be satisfied they "got it all." Couldn't hope for a much better outcome, right?

Waytago, Knitter ... you didn't even drop a stitch! :applause:

[Cobalt Violet]

21. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

I hope things just get better from here.

[Selteri]

22. Glad to hear you are doing so well.

My step Father lost a Kidney under similar cirsumstances.

I personally lost my appendix to Cancer and am preparing to finish with a little bit of Chemo and prolly a vit-c IV for mop-up on the cancer, I had a littloe get out and try to break for my bladder but no nodes.

[Spazito]

23. That's great news!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[Solly Mack]

24. Glad you're doing well. Keep getting better!

Be good to yourself!!

[rosesaylavee]

25. Good for you!

Very impressed you were that aware of what was happening around you with the drugs rolling through you! Be sure to set that doc straight tho when you see him next!

Good vibes still coming at ya until you are up and walking around!

[murielm99]

26. I am glad you are doing well.

Someone was asking about you yesterday. It is good to see you. Rest up and get well.

:hug:

[babylonsister]

27. Wonderful, wonderful news this a.m., knitter4democracy!

Heal fast and get home soon!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

PS And you get to use a 'puter in the hospital? Wow, things sure have changed!

[City Lights]

28. Great news, k4d!

:hug:

Hope you're home soon!

[mmonk]

29. Great news.

A republican state senator anesthesiologist is a spooky thought.

[graywarrior]

30. Good news, my friend!

[Libby2]

31. Awe man, that's wonderful!!

I hope you continue to have a speedy recovery!

[kstewart33]

32. That is wonderful news!

Don't you feel wonderful that there is no spread? Keep rockin' on, and keep us posted!

[Pharaoh]

33. Way to go knitter!

The beauty of a laptop in recovery!:rofl:

Got to have our DU fix:woohoo:

[elehhhhna]

34. Even under anesthesia Dems are smarter than Reeps. Who knew? LOL

I'll send you oa DU bumper sticker to sport at your follow up appt., if you like...

Most people don't get their head together (if ever) until after their first major health scare. YOU were unstoppable BEFORE this. Watch out world--The Knitter is POWERED UP!

[bigtree]

35. bright spot in my day!

wonderful!

[laylah]

36. So glad to hear

you are on the road to recovery, knitter. :hug: My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jenn

[Kadie]

37. Great news!

My thoughts will be with you.

:hi:

[Habibi]

38. Wow! Major surgery one day,

back on DU the next. What are you, addicted or sumpin'? :)

Very glad to hear you're doing well!

[Horse with no Name]

39. Wonderful.

:thumbsup:
Looking forward to you having a speedy recovery.:hug:

[soup]

40. Good news!

So happy for you.

Had a chuckle at the recovery room story, but I'm not surprised. You had a roomful of well informed liberals surrounding you all day yesterday with blessings and good thoughts. Even if you hadn't known the answer, someone would have shared it with you.

Heal well, recover soon. Take care of yourself.

[malaise]

41. Great news

You'll do OK :D

[renate]

42. excellent news!

:party:
:woohoo:
:hug:

[Booster]

43. Damn, you must be tough as nails. Right now I'd be in a fetal

position whimpering like a hurt puppy. Sounds like you are on the road to recovery and doing well and that's a very good thing, as Martha Stewart would say. Glad to hear you're doing good. Peace.

[Generic Other]

44. Great news! Now can you survive the hard part? Hospital food?

:grouphug:

[lonestarnot]

45. Yeah! Now speed on down to that recovery!

:hug:

[OhioChick]

46. Glad to hear the good news!

I hope that you make a quick recovery. :)

[qanda]

47. Oh goodie

I'm glad to hear that all went well. How is your little one? I hope he feeling relieved and more relaxed today. Hugs to you and your entire family.

[mtnsnake]

48. Thanks for the good news!

Hey, this makes a good start to all our weekends, just hearing that you're doing well. :)

[DeepModem Mom]

49. Great news -- thanks!

[lavenderdiva]

50. this is the BEST news I've had all day!

Wonderful for you- I'm so glad you came thru the surgery with flying colors and the outcome is so bright for you!! I will keep you in my prayers for a speedy recovery- :hug:

[PsychoDad]

51. The prognosis sounds good

:)

Hang in there, and take a well deserved rest.

Peace.

[sutz12]

52. Great news! I hope everything continues to go well! nt

[area51]

53. That's wonderful.

I hope you have a speedy recovery. :hug:

[OzarkDem]

54. No lymph node involvement - great news!

So glad to hear everything went well for you. May you continue to have a smooth and healthy recovery!

[Stockholm]

55. Congratulations!!!

Keep up your spirits!

Stockholm

[yorkiemommie1]

56. Wonderful!

Glad everything is going well and hope your recovery is easy and smooth!

yorkie

[tavery]

57. right kidney

Had my right kidney removed close to thirty years ago, no problems since, I remember feeling half cut in two, but i seem to have grown back together, best of luck to you.

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

58. Best wishes for your full recovery!

[guinivere]

59. Yay! Oh how wonderful!

I'm so glad.

I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.





Gentle hugs, best wishes.

[Katzenjammer]

60. Excellent!!! Carry on. (nt)

[Crunchy Frog]

61. I'm very glad to hear that.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Cleita]

62. I didn't know you were sick, but wish you a speedy recovery. n/t

[earth mom]

63. I didn't know you were sick either-but take care and get well soon! :) nt

[fooj]

64. Wishing you all the best!

Glad you are ok. LOL. I'm still giggling over your story. A LAPTOP in recovery...too funny.

[proud patriot]

65. kicking repuke butt even when under anesthesia

:rofl: that made my day :hug:

happy healing to you :loveya:

[jean]

66. So glad the surgery is over. You didn't miss a beat, besting a republican

while still groggy! I wish a speedy recovery for your tumor-free torso.

[knitter4democracy]

67. update: still kickin'

it's hard to type, so i'll keep this short.

i'm up in the chair for the 2nd time today. We've seen another anesthesiologist, the surgeon on call, and the doc who did the surgery--on his day off, too. these are good people. the nurses have been awesome.

i'm having a bit of a cough, but i seem mostly fine. i sure have an impressive scar--at least 10".

[Subdivisions]

68. Glad to hear you are on your way back up!!!

[Pharaoh]

78. Rest Please Rest!!!!

we'll still be here tommorow............O8)

[pacalo]

69. Good to hear! Take good care, knitter!

[texasleo]

70. I am glad you are doing well.

[Raksha]

71. Wonderful news! I'm so happy to see you posting again. n/t

[pecwae]

72. I'm so glad to hear this!! nt

[GreenPartyVoter]

73. Phew! *hugs*

[Marr]

74. I sincerely doubt that your removed kidney is "looking good".

:)

[Garbo 2004]

75. Thanks for sharing the good news! Now rest and recover. :-) n/t

[Greybnk48]

76. Great!! Be well k4d.

[no_hypocrisy]

77. CONGRATS!!!! Reiki and best wishes (and great doctors & nurses)

must have done the trick. Hope you heal and thrive.

[mnhtnbb]

79. Such good news! Hope your recovery goes well.

[Obamarama]

80. Sounds like you had Tom George for your anesthesiologist.....

Sorry to hear about your illness and surgery. I haven't been around DU much lately.

Good luck on your recovery! Are you in Borgess, Bronson or the BC hospital?

[knitter4democracy]

87. Yup. He was covering Bronson that day.

I'm in Bronson, and I'm glad I'm here. He did a great job on me, no complaints, but he was on a rant with the poor student. I was impressed that he said not to trust either party's websites and instead to read around as much as possible.

[midnight]

81. Congrats on this surgery being over. I think waiting for this would

be the worst. Sounds like you have a great attitude.

[democrank]

82. Keep getting stronger, knitter.

Hang in there.

[yardwork]

83. I'm glad to hear that you are doing well - best wishes, fellow Ohioan

[nicknameless]

84. Yea, Knitter!!!

:bounce: :toast: :bounce:

[Arugula Latte]

85. All right!

Good news! :toast:

[Sacajawea]

86. Great!!!!! Get Well Soon!!!!!

[Mnemosyne]

88. Great news!

:applause:

[dflprincess]

89. Great news!

My sister-in-law had kidney cancer 4 years ago, also with no spread to her lymph nodes so she didn't have to have chemo. She just had her checkup a couple months ago and everything still looks good. May you have the same outcome.

[Erika]

90. Yes!!!! n/t

[gully]

91. Wonderful!

Thanks so much for taking the time to fill us in.

[Brundle_Fly]

92. Kicking for the Kidney Kick!

and reco because you are feeling good!

:dem:

[Rainscents]

93. You really are... one die-hard DUer!!!

Glad to hear, you're doing soooooo well!!!

[calimary]

94. Whew! Thanks for the update, AND thank God it's good news!

VERY sweet of you to post on this so we all are updated.

Delighted and relieved over here!

:toast:

[Kurovski]

95. Good news, and you're still in my thoughts and prayers.

:hug:

[tomreedtoon]

96. Can't resist an obvious joke.

If the kidney is out and it's looking good, why was it removed to begin with?

Okay, I hear the crickets. I'm here all week. Enjoy the veal.

[knitter4democracy]

99. I thought it was funny

BUt it wasn't really looking good. IT looked pretty bad, actually.

[ps1074]

97. very good news

:hug:

[boobooday]

98. Get well soon!

Republican anethesiologists . . . sounds like the title of a horror movie.