Hi All
I thought I would pop by and let everyone know how I am doing 2.5 months post op. I saw my CRS last week for my final post op check and he said everything is healed and looking beautiful. Well, IMO how could that look beautiful....LOL Anyway, I am feeling great, no pain, no bleeding no horrible spasms for hours, no anything. I have felt great since day 5 post op and it is only getting better. This surgery, (I only had LIS) has saved my sanity and has totally given me my life back. I can't believe it has been 2 months already, 2 months in my AF days seemed soooo long. I am still taking Miralax, a little less than 1/2 a cap. I don't know if it is doing anything with such a little amount, but I am weaning myself off of it slowly. I actually ran out the other night and didn't have any problems the next day, but just paranoid I guess will wean off of it eventually. I am eating and drinking whatever I want, doing things I haven't done for years.
The weather is getting beautiful and I can't wait to garden, do some yardwork and get on my Harley which has been parked far too long!!! I hope this helps some that are on the fence. The surgery itself is just a discomfort, nothing like the pain of a raging AF!! Recovery for me was a breeze after the 4th day. I never took a pain pill only Advil. I have never had any incontinence. My AF was very old 3 years and very deep, down to the muscle. I love my CRS, but he gave me my walking papers on March 2nd and said If I need him he is there, but he doubts I will be back. Said everything healed well and to enjoy my life!!!
That is my story and I am ending this chapter of my life hopefully, forever!! I would have never made it alone. This forum saved my sanity and gave me the courage to have my surgery, and I made some new friends from all over the world!!! So even though that damn AF caused me much grief for 3 years, I did get something positive from it, I made some great new friends and I live each day as if it were my last. I don't sweat the small stuff anymore!!! Hugs to all of you!!
Sue

Yeah!!!!
That actually seems pretty fast!

appreciate the hug. always happy to hear a success story!!!
-Tanya

Awesome update Sue. That's really encouraging news! 5 days post surgery things seem a BIT easier but your words are encouraging and hopefully things will continue to improve.
I only found this site in the last few days before my surgery, its great to know you're not alone and that there is some good advice out there. Without a shadow of a doubt AF's have been the worst physical problem I've ever had which includes a broken leg and meningitis!!
So your words are very encouraging. Congratulations :-)

Hi Sue, I just posted my 4 week post-op update and I am even more encouraged about my progress as I read about your success. I too love my crs!!!! She was so patient and understanding of all my concerns and fears up to my surgery, she comforted me while I had a crying melt-down in her office when after 4 months of trying to get through my pain without surgery and finally having toconcede and give-in to the "knife". I'm so happy 4 u and look forward to being right where you're at in another month and a half!!!!!!! Best Wishes, Angel

Cool Sue!!
Congrats!!
Good news for all of us here... light at end of tunnel!!

So happy for you, Sue!!!

Congrats, Sue!
Get out there and ride that bike, lol!

Sue
What a boost! I have just got back from my pre-op assessment and read your post. My op is tomorrow and I couldn't have read anything more encouraging. Thank you.
Any do's & don'ts I should be aware of?
Linda

Oh and well done you!

Hey Sue, I am so glad to hear of your progress, and thanks for all the support as I was going through some of the darkest days of my life. I had my two week post-op yesterday, and CRS says I am healing normally, which matches how much better I am feeling.
Enjoy that first ride of the year!
Rob