Operation

**Herbitual** · 25-10-18, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by Gaz

I had my gallbladder out via keyhole mate and I was fucking terrified and there isnt much that gonna change it until you count back from ten and wake up dosed up on pain killers.

Good luck mate, you ll be fine and home from hospital in no time

See? This is where our brains differ.

I, too, have had my gallbladder removed. I was terrified, like you, but look back on it fondly as a great experience.

That, however, does not pacify me now. And I don't know why it doesn't. I've had one tremendous experience under the knife yet it still does not make it better the second time.

I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed the 7 seconds of anaesthesia the first time around...Lying on my back, speaking to the clever man with the drugs: "This reminds me of 1995..can you get me som..." Gone.

Woke up, went home.

**Herbitual** · 25-10-18, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by Spdrjeff

Is it? Well I can certainly be wrong when I'm wrong. The good news is it's probably not the first time the doctor has done it then...

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Genuinely - it was first performed in 1913 - but is a 'new' procedure as a result of keyholeage.

**Bud Lightyear** · 25-10-18, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by M_C

I chose air travel on purpose, it's something where you have to relinquish total control to the pilot whilst being propelled in an aluminum tube 25,000 foo in the air...

As long as its not Ryan air it will be cool....Try not to worry Herb... As the surgeon once said to me you go to sleep then when you wake up its done..

Regards BL

**Herbitual** · 25-10-18, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by Macky

Damn, herb, that’s shocking man, everyone jokes about having ocd, but to actually have it and live with it must be fucking dreadful

Not great, I admit, but beatable.

I see references to people thinking they're "OCD" all the time and I don't get involved - s'not worth it - but it's a very real thing.

I like to think the variant I had was due to my incredible intelligence, but the truth is, it was the opposite. Too much responsibilty, pressure and stress for what is, ostensibly, a simple Devon Dumpling.

**Jeff** · 25-10-18, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Herbitual

Genuinely - it was first performed in 1913 - but is a 'new' procedure as a result of keyholeage.

That makes sense. About 6 months ago I first heard about it and there were only 2 research hospitals in the US doing the new version. From what I've read about it, it wasn't common prior to the keyhole because it is sort of fiddly and delicate. That's what makes it perfect for keyhole.

The person I was seeing for it was 3 months down the road without any problems at all.

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**Herbitual** · 25-10-18, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by Spdrjeff

That makes sense. About 6 months ago I first heard about it and there were only 2 research hospitals in the US doing the new version. From what I've read about it, it wasn't common prior to the keyhole because it is sort of fiddly and delicate. That's what makes it perfect for keyhole.

The person I was seeing for it was 3 months down the road without any problems at all.

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I've stuck masking tape on my screen over the words "fiddly" and "delicate" - we're all good.

**Jeff** · 25-10-18, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Herbitual

I've stuck masking tape on my screen over the words "fiddly" and "delicate" - we're all good.

Sorry brother

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**Gaz** · 25-10-18, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by Herbitual

See? This is where our brains differ.

I, too, have had my gallbladder removed. I was terrified, like you, but look back on it fondly as a great experience.

That, however, does not pacify me now. And I don't know why it doesn't. I've had one tremendous experience under the knife yet it still does not make it better the second time.

I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed the 7 seconds of anaesthesia the first time around...Lying on my back, speaking to the clever man with the drugs: "This reminds me of 1995..can you get me som..." Gone.

Woke up, went home.

Lol.yeah I get you herb, Ive been under the knife 3 times and I.shit myself just the same every time mate lol