Information and opinions on health from bluesman at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/1894/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/1894/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/1894/index http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/10230/surgical Fri, 08 Jun 2007 05:27:00 -0400 bluesman Hi everyone now that I have had my pump put in I thought I would let you know how it is going. Unfortunately I have had a moderate complication.  I happen to notice about a week after I got home,a large red spot appeared on my stomach.  I had bumped into a cabinet earlier in the week so I thought it was just bruised.  When it did not go away, I started to get worried so I called the doctor. He told me to come in right away to... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/10230/surgical http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/9851/interested Sun, 27 May 2007 07:23:00 -0400 bluesman Well I had my surgery may 10th at 1:00 Pm.  I remember going to the hospital and going into pre-op but after that my mind goes blank until I got home the next day.  I don't remember staying the night at all.  I do remember that I had a minor complication of fluid retention.  I had to return to the emergency room that evening and they doctors put in a Foley's catheter. I had to keep it in until monday morning basicly... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/9851/interested http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/9824/made-surgery Sat, 26 May 2007 02:50:00 -0400 bluesman Well I made through surgery ok and I now have the morphine pump implant.  So far it is working great.  I did have some minor complications from surgery but it all worked out in the end.  For all those who prayed for me thanks. I am still a little weak so I will write more later.  Talk at you soon bluesman  http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/9824/made-surgery http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/9371/good-life-life Thu, 10 May 2007 00:18:00 -0400 bluesman The night life is all I seem to have lately.  I have been sitting here trying to figure out how to download this MSN Messenger.  Man I feel dumb.  It's looks easy but Then when I go to download it ask a question. Do you want to save or Run This program.  Well I kind of want to do both so which one do I select?  I am not very Computer savey as you can tell.  I made a real good friend on this site and we want to... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/9371/good-life-life http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/9331/big-day-coming Wed, 09 May 2007 01:30:00 -0400 bluesman Well its almost Thursday and I must admit I am a little nervous.  No one likes to be cut on.  I am excited to finally get the pump and start a new less painful life. The hospital called today to confirm my surgery date so at least I know they didn't forget to schedule it.  I have to go today (Wednesday) to do pre-admit.  I guess they will draw blood do insurance stuff ect. I don't really know what it's... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/9331/big-day-coming http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/9166/doctor-surgery Thu, 03 May 2007 01:16:00 -0400 bluesman Well the doctor's office rescheduled my surgery for May 10 which is only another week.  I guess I can put up with that.  They have been very apologetic after my wife called and spoke to the office manager.  I don't know what she said but they got on the ball and got me into a surgery schedule at a different hospital.  She is Irish and Indian so she has that famous Irish/Indian temper.  She is nice about it but... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/9166/doctor-surgery http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/9137/office-screws Wed, 02 May 2007 06:08:00 -0400 bluesman So I am at the hospital yesterday going through preadmittance, when the hospital tells me there is no record of me having surgery on the second.  They tell me I am not on the surgery schedule.  So I call my doctor's office and find out they forgot to schedule  it!  Man I was mad.  I told them this does not inspire a lot of confidence in them when it comes to management of the pump.  I mean I know everyone is... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/9137/office-screws http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/9027/pain-worse Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:50:00 -0400 bluesman Hi folks, One thing I haven't shared yet and I may regret it, is that I have a second disease.  It  overwhelming at times.  It's called BI-Polar disease or manic depression.  It is characterized by extreme highs and extremely lows.  Some days I and real high on life and feeling great this is known as the manic phase.  It can last for days and you don't sleep the entire time.  The down side is it is... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/9027/pain-worse http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/9014/to-every Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:55:00 -0400 bluesman Thanks to everyone who showed support on my sharepost about 5 more days.  I' LL write back when surgery is done. http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/9014/to-every http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/8990/days Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:22:00 -0400 bluesman Five more days and I get the intrathecal morphine pump.  That is if all goes well and there are no scheduling problems.  I holding my breath though ,because the hospital was backed up on the surgery schedule.  I am hoping I don't get bumped to a later date.  They got five days to do it then it's to late.  I sure hope this thing makes a big difference.  During the trial I got great relief. I  have... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/1894/8990/days