** Surgery Update **

[earnold25]

Best of luck. I'll smoke one to your health and quick recovery!

 

[Andytex]

Good luck my friend.

 

[Pietastervw]

Best of luck to you Larry.

 

[jmatkins]

Here is to a speedy recovery!

 

[Alwayslit]

Best of success and to a fast recovery.

 

[BrandonJ]

Thinking about you my friend, praying for a fast recovery.

 

[rabbgp]

Good luck, Larry. Be interesting to see if your cigar palate changes any when you get back to smoking.

 

[dpmrpa]

Well after taking this medication and that medication for the last 25 years I'm finally going to get something done about my sleepless nights!

I gotta be at the hospital tomorrow morning at 5:15AM for surgery at 7:15AM. The Doc told me the surgery should take between 3-3 1/2 hours. I could end up staying in the hospital anywhere from a day to 2 days, depending on how it goes.

The surgical procedure is called Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication & Flexable Scope. I have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and need to have a Hiatal Hernia with Barrett's Esophageal repaired.

The downside, if you want to call it that, is that I won't be able to eat anything solid for the next 2-3 weeks while everything is healing....no smoking or alcohol either....but it's a small price to pay to finally be rid of the pain and discomfort.

Prayers sent up to the big guy.

 

[strife]

Best wishes Larry!

 

[Angry Bill]

Hope you are doing good Larry and the surgery was a success. Any updates?

 

[danthebugman]

Hope you are doing good Larry and the surgery was a success. Any updates?

Yeah, anyone know how Larry's doing?

Dan

 

[Greyghost]

All the best Larry for a healthy and speedy recovery.

Earl

 

[jjon90]

Just got off the phone with Larry and he is doing OK. Said there were more operative procedures than originally anticipated by the Dr. but it appears they got it all fixed. He won't know for sure until he talks to the Doc. He sounded pretty good though when he spoke. I will have another update tomorrow!

 

[Ed Monton]

Good to hear he is doing okay!

 

[BesstR]

That is good to hear that it went well for him. Now on to the recovery. Thank you for the update Joe.

 

[GoingPostal]

Good to hear everything is fine. keep us updated

 

[Carpe diGar]

Prayer sent for a full recovery without complications - I have GERD - recently bought a Vitamix and use it twice a day for blended drinks - usually breakfast and an afternoon fruit smoothy - I've noticed my GERD is much improved - meaning I can eat jalapenos and not experience the heartburn - same with other foods that would bother me - just an idea for you - we didn't get the Vitamix because of the GERD but nice side benefit!!!

 

[darkman]

good luck brother

 

[BEN(SWEDEN)]

Good luck my friend!!

 

[smokinghole]

Doesn't the man have a laptop? I know most hospitals are wified! He can't use surgery as an excuse to not post up haha.