Dear all —
First, let me express my thanks to everyone who has been in prayer for me prior to, during and after my operation. What began as a ‘simple’ procedure to remove a basal cell carcinoma from my nose turned into quite a drama. Last Thursday, when I awoke from the surgery under general, I had no urine flow. After a day of abdominal pain, I went to the ER and a catheter gave me such relief. Instead of my body returning to normal function, this condition continued. Finding a urologist on such short notice was difficult but a local doctor helped.
After checking the bladder, kidneys and everything else, It was discovered that I had an extremely swollen prostate gland. Surgery was required. Again, getting quotations and booking a bed was a bit hectic. I had to continue with the catheter until this could be resolved. Monday, I was admitted and surgery was done that evening. I was bedridden for five days. There was more pain from the clamps used to close the bikini cut (they don’t use stitches anymore) than anything else. I was hooked up to drips, machines and other mysterious appliances like I was being sent into orbit. Finally, I was released on Friday. I wanted to update everyone via e-mail but I was just too exhausted after lying in bed for five days!
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