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Post by stillonly1wu on May 11, 2009 21:05:33 GMT
Greetings, folks I need colic surgery!! I've been having monstrous gut pains since Christmas, and finally went to the GP who sent me to swallow the camera. Very nasty. Don't go there.  But the camera said that I have an impacted gut. Well, it said malignant tumour at the exit of the stomach.   The Consultant Surgeon explained very seriously that he would cut it all out and join up the bowel. I say "Wow, that is colic surgery!! My vet can do that!!" That got me about 1.5 out of 10.  He asked if I had any questions. Yes. How soon after colic surgery can I ride my Travers? CS looked at me as though I was totally out of it. About 6 weeks, he said finally, through gritted teeth  So I am too scared to ask my other question. Which is ... If I need chemo and my hair falls out, should I put my present hat on over the wig, or get a smaller hat  In my opinion, these guys take themselves far too seriously. foul smelling poopy happens. Life goes on.  Love to you all. Wu |
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Post by Jen on May 11, 2009 21:10:54 GMT
oh to be a fly on the wall in that meeting just to see the look on his face!!!!!!!! on a more serious note that sounds pretty horrible.
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Post by fleabitten on May 11, 2009 21:11:43 GMT
LOL! I can just imagine the doc's face!
Good Luck with the surgery and hope you get better quickly - Travers will be waiting - in fact I bet a little bit of riding would help you to recover quicker! I was talking to a woman who smashed her leg and dislocated her ankle and continued riding with it in plaster - she even managed to mount and dismount with one leg! Then the doc said that she didnt even need physio cos of her riding!
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Post by Jen on May 11, 2009 21:14:23 GMT
i know someone who still competed at BSJA with one arm in plaster and the other recovering from dislocating both her elbow and shoulder after a nasty fall!
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Post by rebanna on May 11, 2009 21:27:43 GMT
hope you fell better soon
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Post by racaille on May 12, 2009 4:50:16 GMT
Wu, I take my hat off to you!!!! Luuuuurve your attitude!!! I'm very sorry you have to have colic surgery but you sound very motivated to get back on Travers. Personally I'd use it as an excuse to get a new helmet - you could splash out on one of those really fancy jobbies!  |
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Post by fimacg on May 12, 2009 8:10:39 GMT
Good luck with the surgery, hope all goes well, and any excuse to but a new hat!
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Post by Blonde Donkey on May 12, 2009 9:08:39 GMT
Good Luck with your surgery doll hope they don't try to remove your sense of humour (they say doctors can do anything nowadays) And to go with your new hat maybe a new body protector and saddle i mean you and T have to be comfy don't you  |
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Post by brigadier on May 12, 2009 11:27:10 GMT
Oh Wu, at least they put the camera down your mouth!
Amazing what they can do with a needle and thread these days and youll be soon stitched up and back on Travers before you know it.
Have you told him he is having a holiday?
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Post by baymare on May 12, 2009 14:29:05 GMT
hey wu. your sence of humour is amazing.hope it all goes ok .travers will have a super holiday for when you are better.bay.
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Post by dannyboy on May 12, 2009 19:40:17 GMT
Wu, I hope everything goes well with the surgery - you seem so positive and its inspirational tbh. Defo go for a new hat, spoil yourself, you deserve it hun. x
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Post by maximum on May 12, 2009 19:53:35 GMT
wishing you speedy recovery Wu- an attitude like that will see you up and about in no time!
I had the camera down my thraot for heart problem before and it was not pleasant- still as brig says its maybe better than a nikon up the......
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Post by stillonly1wu on May 12, 2009 20:17:00 GMT
Thanks guys!!  Yes, I am with Brig and Maxi. Down with the camera is much better than up.  I'm beginning to see all sorts of possibilities here, however. New hat, new saddle, world cruise to recuperate, new trailer for Travers (to compensate for me not being on call 24/7). CT scan tomorrow. I'm so grateful for all your good wishes  Wu |
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Post by haffyfan on May 12, 2009 20:20:19 GMT
I would have loved to have seen the doc's face! Why not ask the vet if he can do you instead, bet the grubs better at vet hospital! Love and best wishes and like everyone else I think your attitude towards this is inspiring Ps def agree with racaille...you deserve a new hat and travers deserves whatever he dosen't need but would like  |
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Post by racaille on May 15, 2009 17:43:51 GMT
Wu - how goes it? There's a fantabulous bling helmet I've seen somewhere but it might not be right for classical dressage .... now what do you think about a snowy white real sheepskin dressage numnah? Doesn't that appeal? ?? |
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Post by florence on May 16, 2009 9:48:16 GMT
Wu, with such a fantastic attitude, you'll be on the mend in no time! I love the way you handled your doctor. I hope you didn't mention how much it would cost if the vet were doing it.... All the best. I can just imagine you on that cruise in all your new horsey gear. |
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Post by FirenLady on May 16, 2009 18:51:46 GMT
Good luck with your scan. Hope all goes well, including all the shopping! |
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Post by zara on May 17, 2009 15:06:48 GMT
All the best Wu, hope all goes well. Think you deserve loads of pressie's to keep you going through the trratment. Take care xxxx
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Post by dannyboy on May 17, 2009 18:42:11 GMT
Hi Wu, how did the CT Scan go? Hope your keeping well. x
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Post by fallible on May 19, 2009 10:55:02 GMT
Hope scan went ok. I got given a bling brow band for xmas and that set me thinking, you could do a Gok Wahn and go to a haberdashers for sparkley bits and customise your own hat/hat cover. Would give you something to do when no riding is in force and there is nothing like a bit of bling to cheer a body up. Unless it is serious retail therapy of course! |
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Post by kitcat on May 19, 2009 19:18:20 GMT
Good luck Wu, hope the scan went ok. My OH had to have the camera up.... He didn't appreciate the jokes about no longer being a virgin ;D
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The Consultant Surgeon explained very seriously that he would cut it all out and join up the bowel. I say "Wow, that is colic surgery!! My vet can do that!!" That got me about 1.5 out of 10. 
for so much hard work we thank ye!!
