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> the aftermath. I wonder if any of you have had experience with recovering > from abdonimal surgery+PD, aids to mobility that were helpful, length of > time, etc. Though I know it would be very individual, the experience > of others can also be helpful in preparation. His internist assures him that > the aggravation of PD symptoms would be temporary, but we are concerned > also that it might mean a permanent slide to a lower level of functioning, > due to the stress, etc. Hospital stay would probably be only one day! Is > that good or bad? I know hospitalization can be really hard on Parkies. > Any thoughts you may have will be greatly appreciated, as it seems best > to do something about this_before_ it becomes an emergency procedure. > Thanks for any comments--Camilla Flintermann(C) Peter(P-76-6) > Hernia surgery only involves repair of the abdominal muscle (usually), so the intestines are minimally affected. Pain is easily managed as well because the surgical intervention is limited.. The problems that may affect Peter are constipation, and mobility as you have already mentioned. Your doctor should be made aware of your concerns so that appropriate medications can be prescribed for both problem as soon as possible post surgery. I'm concerned about the length of hospitalization. Although most patient's do well with same day surgery for herniorrhaphy, because of Peter's pre-existing problems one wonders if a slightly longer hospitalization might be in order. If Peter is on Eldepryl, please remind your surgeon and anesthesiologist that Demerol is incompatible with that med. Camilla, I don't think you have to worry about long term affects from this surgery. It may cause some setbacks, but so does the flu and pneumonia in our loved ones. If Peter gets moving (as much as he is able) as soon after the surgery as possible, and if he drinks lots of prune juice in addition to taking proper meds, I'll bet he'll be his old self in short order. ---- Please let us know how things go Blessings Mary Ann