Me = In Pain

[EricBess]

Hey guys. I haven't been on for a week because I've been in the hospital. I went in last Wednesday to take care of a Hiatal Hernia. I didn't say anything because I was supposed to be back Thursday morning.

Unfortunately, there was a problem and my aorta was punctured, so the procedure didn't end up happening because they needed to repair that. I don't know how close I came to dying, but I know I spent about twice as long in the OR as expected and they ended up cutting me open, so I also didn't come home until Sunday.

I'll check back in later.

 

[Killer Joe]

Good Lord EB, here's to a speedy recovery!

Take care

 

[TomB]

Yikes! They punctured your aorta?!?!?

Get well soon!

 

[Melkor]

Sorry to hear that, get well soon.

 

[Mooseman]

Dude. Rest and recover. We'll keep you entertained if needed.

 

[Spiderman]

Damn, that sucks. Hope you have a safe recovery and just make it back whenever you can.

 

[Oversoul]

You need your aorta.

 

[train]

Sorry to hear that EB... Hope you have a great recovery...

 

[rokapoke]

You need your aorta.

And if you don't, I'll give you $10 for it.

No, wait, yours is damaged... $5.

Best of luck with the recovery and all that.

 

[EricBess]

Thanks guys. I'm checking in occassionally. I'm "on leave" at work right now. I'm hoping to be able to get back into things by the end of the week.

 

[Nightstalkers]

Knew a guy who had his split... eventually he died from his aorta splitting. They couldn't repair it...

 

[EricBess]

Thanks for the cheery thought Nightstalkers...

I've been officially cleared to "go back to work" as long as I don't go anywhere. Fortunately, I'm able to work from home most of the time, so I can start contributing again. I'm still on pain meds, so I won't be able to do much driving for a few weeks yet.

If anyone here knows anyone that is considering elective C-section, please ask them to reconsider...getting your belly cut open is simply not fun.