Bob Hoffman

168 posts

Post Surgery Day 18

Pretty good day today Hives are clearing up. Called radiologist to let them know I had allergic reaction to cystogram on Monday and was scheduled for another one this Monday. They told me to have my doctor premedicate me. Called doctor’s office and was told to take Benadryl the day […]

Post Surgery Day 17

Okay day today. Didn’t sleep well last night with all the thunderstorms. Had a bit of a neck ache today. Hope the injection I had in my neck back on April 9 isn’t wearing off already. Hives/rash are still there, spreading a little, but thinning out as well. Taking Benadryl […]

Post Surgery Day 16b

Benadryl helped with rash/hives. Also knocked me out Took another Benadryl tonight. Other than that things seem to be going along pretty good. I had allergic reaction to iodine contrast 30+ years ago, but have done fine since then (they may have given me some Benadryl with it). This was […]

Post Surgery Day 16a

Starting off not so good. My shoulder blades we’re itchy during the night. Finally had my wife take a look. Have a rash over my whole back coming around my sides and over my shoulders. Have a call into the doctor’s office. Will update this post as info becomes available. […]

Post Surgery Day 15

Today was pretty good day. Tape/glue covering the sutures is starting to fall off. Scheduled cystogram for Monday afternoon before Doctor’s appointment. Now just trying to run out the clock. Trying to work a little, but, just too much discomfort with catheter sitting in front of computer. Getting walking in. […]

Post Surgery Day 13

Mostly uneventful day. Catheter painful. Tried to balance some walking with sitting still and not moving. Did not take any pain pills. Allergies are still a problem. Have X-ray and follow up Dr appointment tomorrow. Praying this catheter will come out tomorrow. Phil 4:6-7

Post Surgery Day 12

Had some bleeding this morning. Doctor said it was nothing to worry about. Wound where the JP filter came out finally closed up. No more dressings. Catheter is really painful at times when I move. Dr. advised to take the pain pills if I wanted to, just hold out. Lord […]

Post Surgery Day 11

Not much in the way of change. Allergies are bad. I am running a low fever. Nursing staff never called back. Going ahead with X-ray and appointment on Monday afternoon and see what happens. Catheter getting more painful. Would love to get rid of it. God is in control.