Edbear in hospital

**Ratti** · 12th September 2010, 19:35

Now see here Ed...I bugger off for a few days and you go and do yourself in? That's simply not on.

I suggest a bit of DIY, quick gulp of anasthetic of your choice, swipe wiv a razor blade, squirt of gib filler and RobertsYourMothersBrother.

See? Eezy Peezy.

NO giggling. Dont disturb your room-mate.

take care and do what you're told

**Edbear** · 12th September 2010, 20:26

Hey don't tell all my secrets! You'll have members lining up at the door!

Was lovely to see you both today, and although Maha did his best, (sorry mate!) he wasn't as cuddly as you...

And he didn't kiss me either... must be a man thing...

Poor old lady next to me had fallen and smashed her ankle just as she was coming right from two knee replacements and was tired and sore and trying to sleep... She apologised to me later for growling so she's not a bad sort. Her daughter and daughter-in-law are lovely too...

Her wee grand-daughter gave me a blueberry muffin!

I tell you, though, I get the best of treatment in here! All the nurses fussing over me, caressing my hands and feet, waited on with coffees and food, helped in the shower. Why didn't I do this years ago!

Oh, but the operation sounds a bit scary...

Still, I might get down to 80kg yet!

**Edbear** · 12th September 2010, 20:28

Originally Posted by Ratti

Now see here Ed...I bugger off for a few days and you go and do yourself in? That's simply not on.

I suggest a bit of DIY, quick gulp of anasthetic of your choice, swipe wiv a razor blade, squirt of gib filler and RobertsYourMothersBrother.

See? Eezy Peezy.

NO giggling. Dont disturb your room-mate.

take care and do what you're told

Yeah, someone suggested Selley's No More Gaps, should work, eh?

I'm gonna ask for a copy of the DVD...

**hellokitty** · 12th September 2010, 20:28

Hi Ed ( I can see you reading this thread) hope you are surviving the hospital food and not going too crazy!!!! Hope you heal up quickly

**Edbear** · 12th September 2010, 20:35

Originally Posted by hellokitty

Hi Ed ( I can see you reading this thread) hope you are surviving the hospital food and not going too crazy!!!! Hope you heal up quickly

Hey I can't even complain about the food! Lots of choice, dinner tonight was roast Pork and gravy with mashed spud...

As for crazy, I think it too late for that...

They tell me I'll be good as new afterwards! Just not looking forward to the next week or so until the pain and discomfort subside...

**Mom** · 12th September 2010, 21:07

Originally Posted by Edbear

Just not looking forward to the next week or so until the pain and discomfort subside...

Think of the ketamine

I prefer morphine myself

Wish you were not facing this surgery down, but know in my heart of hearts you will fly through.

**Edbear** · 12th September 2010, 21:15

Originally Posted by Mom

Think of the ketamine

I prefer morhine myself

Wish you were not facing this surgery down, but know in my heart of hearts you will fly through.

Yeah I think I'll get another one of those self-medicating units where you press the button.

I wish I wasn't needing it but becoming paraplegic doesn't sound a great alternative..

I'm a big boy now, though, eh...?

(Mummeeee!!!!)

**Ratti** · 12th September 2010, 21:31

Sweety, apart from the tossers, we ALL wish you weren't facing this crisis.

No such thing as a BigBoy in this situation dude, sometimes it's ok to feel like a helpless kid. In this case, its practically mandatory as you have so little control over the process. Information is good. Drive them nuts wanting to know EVERYTHING about the process ( if you havent already that is )

You and Jill have each other and that counts for a lot.

**Edbear** · 12th September 2010, 22:03

Originally Posted by Ratti

Sweety, apart from the tossers, we ALL wish you weren't facing this crisis.

No such thing as a BigBoy in this situation dude, sometimes it's ok to feel like a helpless kid. In this case, its practically mandatory as you have so little control over the process. Information is good. Drive them nuts wanting to know EVERYTHING about the process ( if you havent already that is )

You and Jill have each other and that counts for a lot.

Thanks sweety! Yeah, I know, I have few questions to ask, important stuff like, "Can I have copies of the scans and x-rays and are you going to film it and if so can I please have a copy to show my friends..?"

The surgeon's, (yep two of them), were very open and informative and said to write anything down so I'd remember to ask when I see the anaethetist so I've got a couple or three on my notepad.

My darling wife is really being my rock right now, just wish I could be at home for the night and cuddle up before the op.

Though if they do it Tuesday I'll get to see her tomorrow night.

My Mum's been txting me and I know she's concerned for me but she's down in Kawerau so will probably come up afterwards.

I just keep telling myself they're doing this sort of thing every day and they know what they're doing, so I'm sure I'll be fine...

**Tink** · 12th September 2010, 22:07

Originally Posted by Maha

Ed's wife just called to say that Ed had a car accident this morning in Auckland.
Ed has a smashed Lower Vertebra (L1)
He is in Ward 7 at Auckland Hospital.
I have spoken to him, I did here a small laugh but I fear its the drugs.

Mark

Heh pass on a hi from me... he will prob say who the hell is that... fast recovery... and thoughts.. and glad he is still with us!

**Edbear** · 12th September 2010, 22:20

Originally Posted by Tink

Heh pass on a hi from me... he will prob say who the hell is that... fast recovery... and thoughts.. and glad he is still with us!

I know who you are sweety! Had to scratch my head a bit, (okay, I checked your profile...

), but thanks! I'm living proof only the good die young, so I'm gonna live forever...

**helenoftroy** · 13th September 2010, 05:35

Edbear so sorry to hear conservative treatment unsuccessfull,thinking of you...

The posterior/anterior approach sounds scarey but it allows good stabilisation with caging & bone grafts.You will have an opiate PCA(patient controlled analgesia) and Im sure you will be a model patient!

Im a Duty Manager at Burwood Hospital,and many years ago was Charge Nurse in the Spinal Unit

My ex-husband fractured T4 & T12/L1 in a motorbike crash way back in the 80's and had similar surgery to you....

Thank you so much for your kindness and practical offers of help last week after the quake.Thoughts are with you this week....love and best wishes

**Genie** · 13th September 2010, 06:52

Hey cuddley....all the best.

You're right they do do this sort of thing all the time...you are in the best care. xx

**Edbear** · 13th September 2010, 11:56

Originally Posted by helenoftroy

Edbear so sorry to hear conservative treatment unsuccessfull,thinking of you...

The posterior/anterior approach sounds scarey but it allows good stabilisation with caging & bone grafts.You will have an opiate PCA(patient controlled analgesia) and Im sure you will be a model patient!

Im a Duty Manager at Burwood Hospital,and many years ago was Charge Nurse in the Spinal Unit

My ex-husband fractured T4 & T12/L1 in a motorbike crash way back in the 80's and had similar surgery to you....

Thank you so much for your kindness and practical offers of help last week after the quake.Thoughts are with you this week....love and best wishes

Ah, so you'll have seen it all then! Fascinating learning about it, for sure. Have a couple of issues to work through before surgery, now scheduled for Thurs. They've asked for my bone density scans for the Osteoporosis from an Illness I've been treated for.

I was happy to offer to help any way i could. My sister is working in one of the welfare centres down there now, 12hr shifts but finding it very rewarding.

Originally Posted by Genie

Hey cuddley....all the best.

You're right they do do this sort of thing all the time...you are in the best care. xx

Sure am! I got the best of friends on my side too!