Back to Basics

I'm back in Canada and my surgery went well. I'm still in pain but figure I will be back to work by Wednesday or Thursday. The surgery was to repair an intestinal Hernia, remove the gallbladder, and to disconnect some abdominal adhesions. All were related to my surgery back in October. 

They also accidentally found a lump 9cm in diameter in the location where my uterus is suppposed to be (I had a hysterectomy in 1999).  This will be looked at here in Canada since it is unrelated to my Roux-en-Y.   I had complained to my doctor about pain in my lower abdomen, however, they said there was nothing there???  Dr Graber gave me pictures of the lump!  Now I have proof!  I've lost alot of faith in the Canadian medical system.

I'm quite happy that I've been following the guidelines that Dr Graber's team set out for me.  I was able to confidentally tell them that I have been doing everything they've told me to do.  It was really nice to hear that this was not caused by 'me', that I'm a rare case when it comes to intestinal hernias.

Dr Graber's team was delightful, respectful and caring.  Their care is nothing that I've ever experienced before with a medical practice.  Dr Graber is fighting OHIP as I am still in my first 6 months since surgery.  We may need to appeal to OHIP, however Dr Graber said that if for some reason they do not approve, he will pick up the tab.  He strongly feels that I should not have to pay for this, that it is a legitimate expense.

Geoff had bought us tickets to go to the NAC to see 'A Comedy of Errors'.for Saturday, April 10th.  We were going to be dressing up to the nines!  The title is a bit ironic however. 

I need to go rest.  Two surgeries in less than six months!  I'm stronger than I thought!!!!!



Dee