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Written by Richard at 22 Mar 2005 00:18:35: Re: Hey there,
As an answer to: Hey there, written by James at 17 Mar 2005 02:34:49:
>I've survived the operation. It went very well. The spinal only lasted an hour and a half but it was the most grievous anesthesia I have ever been through. That is not to say I wouldn't take it again if necessary, but losing total reception from your abdominal muscles for that time was extremely uncomforting.
>I was in recovery from about 11:30AM until 4:00PM, until I was able to pass water and so forth. The doctor seemingly did a very good job. Although I am currently unable to see for myself just how much skin was removed, due to the guaze, I am in excellent shape and feel absolutely zero pain. Thus far the only discomfort I experience is the pressing against the glans which are unbelievably sensitive.
>There was seemingly been a lot of bloos loss out of the bottom of the incision at first, but as far as I've seen the frenulum is there, although I'm not sure whether it still connects the two.
>Allegations by people like Jim and Paul B. (if they are not the same people) that this is 'mutilation' are taken far out of context. I feel no different now than I did prior to the operation. There has been very minimal to worry about and I look forward to the smooth recovery ahead.
>- James
>6 hours out of the O.R.Whether you feel mutilated or not, you are.