Hernia Operation

JakeDobner

Joined: Feb 26, 2006
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Seattle
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Posted on Jun 21 2007 05:58 PM

Who here has had a hernia in the upper abdomen? I'm curious as to what my post-surgery recovery time is going to be, as we have a gig scheduled 20 days later.

Some specfics. My scar from a previous operation to take out some tumors in my chest has reopened on the inside. The surgery isn't going to be lapriscopic, and the previous scar is going to be reopened.

Any info would be appreciated.

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tenderfoot

Joined: Feb 01, 2007
Posts: 308
Ellicott City, Maryland

Posted on Jun 21 2007 06:04 PM

Perhaps they could roll you onstage in a hospital bed. You know I kid.

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JakeDobner

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Seattle
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Posted on Jun 21 2007 06:07 PM

I'd do it.

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IronMaiden

Joined: Nov 02, 2006
Posts: 564
Virginia Beach

Posted on Jun 21 2007 06:38 PM

Im sure your Doctor will tell you otherwise but what the hell man , its rock and Roll! Id say dont move around too much and youll be alright.

Haha good luck!

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Stormtiger

Joined: Dec 12, 2006
Posts: 2682
Ventura, CA
United States

Posted on Jun 21 2007 06:41 PM

Seems like everyone I know that has had any surgery lately was given a standard 2 month recovery, but they all recovered well before that.

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Surfgitar

Joined: Mar 16, 2007
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Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
United States

Posted on Jun 21 2007 07:23 PM

I heard recovery is 19 days, 23 hrs and 59 minutes - so you'll have a minute to spare. GET A ROADIE TO MOVE YOUR GEAR and then enjoy the gig. Good luck with it all.

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JakeDobner

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Seattle
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Posted on Jun 21 2007 07:41 PM

I won't be carrying my own gear until maybe sometime in October. I don't want to risk anything.

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eddiekatcher

Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2774
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Jun 21 2007 08:08 PM

You're a kid, you'll heal in no time. ed

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Joelman

Joined: Sep 07, 2006
Posts: 1485
Redlands, CA
United States

Posted on Jun 22 2007 12:37 AM

Let's see. I broke my arm on March the first. Had a plate screwed in on the 6th, and played guitar on the 7th, and I'm a old guy.
Soooo with you being a young guy, I would say a little o'l chest operation should have you down,,,,, say four days maybe five tops??

My best wishes to you Jake.

disclaimer..
I am not a doctor neither do I play one om stage.. come to think of it, I don't play on stage anymore.

Joel

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diceophonic

Joined: May 20, 2006
Posts: 2174
PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)
United States

Posted on Jun 22 2007 01:32 AM

Speedy recovery speedy recovery all the best Jake Don't you go haulin' those Dual Showman cabs with 15"s travel lite

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Jon

Joined: Mar 15, 2006
Posts: 1076
Columbus, OH
United States

Posted on Jun 22 2007 08:11 AM

I had a hernia surgery when I was two years old. My mom said that I was running around after a day or two. I guess age does make a difference.

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badash

Joined: Aug 18, 2006
Posts: 1732

Posted on Jun 22 2007 09:31 AM

Gonna depend entirely on you Jake... Do you have the self control to not push it before the show, and to not jump around like this during the show. Playing your guitar isn't what's going to be limited. A good test is to ask your doctor about "light traveling". If light traveling gets the green light, and you can manage to stand relatively still while playing, you should be able to gig...

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Trode

Joined: Mar 03, 2006
Posts: 40
Ventura

Posted on Jun 22 2007 11:51 AM

Jake
I can only tell you what I encountered. I had my hernia operation at the end of last month. Ouch!!! but within 2 weeks I felt a little better (I was off pain meds)and decided to travel. After a week of traveling I got my incision infected so I had to lay low for a full week and take antibotics. (I am an idiot to travel so soon) It has now been almost a month and I am able to get out and resume all normal activities (even with the 1 week setback)
My doctor will not let me go back to work for another couple of weeks but he said I have absolutely no restrictions.
I hope you have an equally sucessful recovery!
Trode

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JakeDobner

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Posted on Jun 22 2007 02:06 PM

Thanks Trode, that is exactly what I was looking for.

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badash

Joined: Aug 18, 2006
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Posted on Jun 22 2007 02:12 PM

Trode
Jake
After a week of traveling I got my incision infected so I had to lay low for a full week and take antibotics.

Hence my suggestion to ask about "light travel". That really seems to be code for "yeah, you can go ahead and rest less, spend more time on your feet, and raise your heartrate a bit, but don't get stupid"

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JakeDobner

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Seattle
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Posted on Jun 22 2007 02:14 PM

I will do no travelling after the surgery as the new Harry Potter book comes out several days later and I am risking no chance of having the book spoiled. I'm honestly going to turn off all my computers and TVs 3 days before.

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bigtikidude

Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25541
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
United States

Posted on Jun 22 2007 07:46 PM

Trode,
if your off of work, for recovery time, how come I have not seen you down here for shows???

Jeff(bigtikidude)

Trode
Jake
I can only tell you what I encountered. I had my hernia operation at the end of last month. Ouch!!! but within 2 weeks I felt a little better (I was off pain meds)and decided to travel. After a week of traveling I got my incision infected so I had to lay low for a full week and take antibotics. (I am an idiot to travel so soon) It has now been almost a month and I am able to get out and resume all normal activities (even with the 1 week setback)
My doctor will not let me go back to work for another couple of weeks but he said I have absolutely no restrictions.
I hope you have an equally sucessful recovery!
Trode

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JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Jun 21 2007 05:58 PM Who here has had a hernia in the upper abdomen? I'm curious as to what my post-surgery recovery time is going to be, as we have a gig scheduled 20 days later. Some specfics. My scar from a previous operation to take out some tumors in my chest has reopened on the inside. The surgery isn't going to be lapriscopic, and the previous scar is going to be reopened. Any info would be appreciated. Top
tenderfoot Joined: Feb 01, 2007 Posts: 308 Ellicott City, Maryland	Posted on Jun 21 2007 06:04 PM Perhaps they could roll you onstage in a hospital bed. You know I kid. Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Jun 21 2007 06:07 PM I'd do it. Top
IronMaiden Joined: Nov 02, 2006 Posts: 564 Virginia Beach	Posted on Jun 21 2007 06:38 PM Im sure your Doctor will tell you otherwise but what the hell man , its rock and Roll! Id say dont move around too much and youll be alright. Haha good luck! Top
Stormtiger Joined: Dec 12, 2006 Posts: 2682 Ventura, CA	Posted on Jun 21 2007 06:41 PM Seems like everyone I know that has had any surgery lately was given a standard 2 month recovery, but they all recovered well before that. Top
Surfgitar Joined: Mar 16, 2007 Posts: 1342 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida	Posted on Jun 21 2007 07:23 PM I heard recovery is 19 days, 23 hrs and 59 minutes - so you'll have a minute to spare. GET A ROADIE TO MOVE YOUR GEAR and then enjoy the gig. Good luck with it all. — CUTBACK Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Jun 21 2007 07:41 PM I won't be carrying my own gear until maybe sometime in October. I don't want to risk anything. Top
eddiekatcher Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2774 Atlanta, GA	Posted on Jun 21 2007 08:08 PM You're a kid, you'll heal in no time. ed — Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? Top
Joelman Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1485 Redlands, CA	Posted on Jun 22 2007 12:37 AM Let's see. I broke my arm on March the first. Had a plate screwed in on the 6th, and played guitar on the 7th, and I'm a old guy. Soooo with you being a young guy, I would say a little o'l chest operation should have you down,,,,, say four days maybe five tops?? My best wishes to you Jake. disclaimer.. I am not a doctor neither do I play one om stage.. come to think of it, I don't play on stage anymore. Joel Top
diceophonic Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)	Posted on Jun 22 2007 01:32 AM Speedy recovery speedy recovery all the best Jake Don't you go haulin' those Dual Showman cabs with 15"s travel lite — -Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel Beyond The Surf Instagram The Verbtones @ Instagram The Verbtones @ Facebook The Verbtones @ bandcamp Top
Jon Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 1076 Columbus, OH	Posted on Jun 22 2007 08:11 AM I had a hernia surgery when I was two years old. My mom said that I was running around after a day or two. I guess age does make a difference. Top
badash Joined: Aug 18, 2006 Posts: 1732	Posted on Jun 22 2007 09:31 AM Gonna depend entirely on you Jake... Do you have the self control to not push it before the show, and to not jump around like this during the show. Playing your guitar isn't what's going to be limited. A good test is to ask your doctor about "light traveling". If light traveling gets the green light, and you can manage to stand relatively still while playing, you should be able to gig... Top
Trode Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 40 Ventura	Posted on Jun 22 2007 11:51 AM Jake I can only tell you what I encountered. I had my hernia operation at the end of last month. Ouch!!! but within 2 weeks I felt a little better (I was off pain meds)and decided to travel. After a week of traveling I got my incision infected so I had to lay low for a full week and take antibotics. (I am an idiot to travel so soon) It has now been almost a month and I am able to get out and resume all normal activities (even with the 1 week setback) My doctor will not let me go back to work for another couple of weeks but he said I have absolutely no restrictions. I hope you have an equally sucessful recovery! Trode Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Jun 22 2007 02:06 PM Thanks Trode, that is exactly what I was looking for. Top
badash Joined: Aug 18, 2006 Posts: 1732	Posted on Jun 22 2007 02:12 PM Trode Jake After a week of traveling I got my incision infected so I had to lay low for a full week and take antibotics. Hence my suggestion to ask about "light travel". That really seems to be code for "yeah, you can go ahead and rest less, spend more time on your feet, and raise your heartrate a bit, but don't get stupid" Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Jun 22 2007 02:14 PM I will do no travelling after the surgery as the new Harry Potter book comes out several days later and I am risking no chance of having the book spoiled. I'm honestly going to turn off all my computers and TVs 3 days before. Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25541 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jun 22 2007 07:46 PM Trode, if your off of work, for recovery time, how come I have not seen you down here for shows??? Jeff(bigtikidude) Trode Jake I can only tell you what I encountered. I had my hernia operation at the end of last month. Ouch!!! but within 2 weeks I felt a little better (I was off pain meds)and decided to travel. After a week of traveling I got my incision infected so I had to lay low for a full week and take antibotics. (I am an idiot to travel so soon) It has now been almost a month and I am able to get out and resume all normal activities (even with the 1 week setback) My doctor will not let me go back to work for another couple of weeks but he said I have absolutely no restrictions. I hope you have an equally sucessful recovery! Trode — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top

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