Update on my treatment

[953 nut 55,812]

9 hours ago, JPWH said:

I can't go back to work for two weeks and eat 6 times each day

Here you go Jay, ten all you can eat buffet restaurants in or near Thomaston.  Eat hardy my friend and have a rapid recovery.             

• All "buffet restaurants" results in Thomaston, Georgia - September 2024

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  1. Norris’s Fine Foods

   

   

   

   

   

  3.5 (8 reviews)

  BuffetsAmerican

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  Open until 8:30 PM

   

  “Great southern cooking. The buffet is old style cooking, and the salad is always fresh.” more

   
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  2. Ole Times Country Buffet

   

   

   

   

   

  3.5 (57 reviews)

  Buffets

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  Closes in 58 min

   

  “It is our favourite place to eat! The variety of food on the buffet is great!” more

   
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  3. Tims Lighthouse Seafood Buffet and Country Cookin

   

   

   

   

   

  4.0 (31 reviews)

  SouthernBuffetsSeafood

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  Closed until Thursday

   

  “Reminds me of the buffet restaurants of my childhood. Great food, friendly service, and very...” more

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  4. Fried Tomato Buffet

   

   

   

   

   

  3.9 (157 reviews)

  BuffetsSouthern

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  Open until 9:00 PM

   

  “So happy to have one closer and more convenient. Hands above the other buffet restaurants in Newnan!” more

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  5. Pam’s Garden Patch

   

   

   

   

   

  3.4 (14 reviews)

  Buffets

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  Closed until Thursday

   

  “Don't let the drab decor fool you, though, the buffet options are always delicious and fresh stuff...” more

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  6. Buckner’s Family Restaurant

   

   

   

   

   

  4.5 (278 reviews)

  SouthernBuffets

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  Closed until Thursday

   

  “Family style buffet restaurant. So good. Drinks were kept full, and food was placed on a lazy Susan...” more

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  7. Fried Tomato Buffet

   

   

   

   

   

  3.7 (95 reviews)

  Buffets

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  Open until 9:00 PM

   

  “There was plenty of your typical buffet food however I don't remember too many choices of meats but...” more

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  8. Barnstormer’s Grill & Event Center

   

   

   

   

   

  3.8 (62 reviews)

  AmericanSeafoodVenues & Event Spaces

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  Closed until 11:00 AM tomorrow

   

  “They serve a fantastic southern lunch buffet. A decent spread to fulfill everyone's needs.” more

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  9. Jelly Jar Grill And Buffet

   

   

   

   

   

  4.0 (1 review)

  BuffetsAmerican

  Closed until 11:00 AM tomorrow

   

  “It seems very clean and the staff clears tables quickly. The buffet changes up daily and the food is...” more

   
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  10. New City Buffet and Cajun Seafood

   

   

   

   

   

  3.4 (17 reviews)

  BuffetsSeafood

  Open until 9:30 PM

   

  “I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the New City buffet. The selection of dishes was impressive...” more

[BurtB 88]

@JPWH I have had a stoma since 2017 when my colon was removed. Mine is an illeostomy, sounds you have a colostomy.

 

Please let me know if you have questions or want advice. You can contact me by PM if you want and I'll give you my number.

 

If someone is getting on your nerves, you can always tell them you're going to crap in their gas tank and mean it. 😉

[953 nut 55,812]

Jay, hope all is well with you following hurricane Helene.          

[JPWH 6,092]

All is well here Dick. We had about  9 1/2" in the rain gauge, some wind but no damage.

[JPWH 6,092]

@Burt B I also have an ileostomy. I'm supposed to have a reverse surgery in a couple of months. 

[BurtB 88]

2 hours ago, JPWH said:

@Burt B I also have an ileostomy. I'm supposed to have a reverse surgery in a couple of months. 

 

I ended up keeping mine. With total colon removal, complications and frequency with a J-pouch made keeping the stoma the best solution for me.

 

I wear a brace when doing any heavy work due to a hernia. Highly recommend wearing a brace.

 

Have to limit intake of fresh vegetables due to blockages. When I get a blockage, Mexican Cokes in the bottle really help. Something about the acid and the carbonation really helps.

 

Most water I drink is unsweetened seltzer water.

 

Drip drop electrolyte drink, 1 a day minimum, has been an absolute life saver. It is common for people with stomas to be in the hospital for electrolyte problems, sometimes several times a year. I haven't been once. You have to drink way more water with a stoma but you have to replace those electrolytes. Gatorade doesn't cut it.

 

Anyhow, I'll stop with the unsolicited advice. But seriously, reach out if you need to.

[JPWH 6,092]

An x ray of my colon surgery came out positive so I will be getting Ileostomy reversal surgery on Tuesday. Three more days in the hospital and another 4 week recovery.

[953 nut 55,812]

So happy to se that your recovery is going according to plan.           

[rjg854 11,491]

Excellent news        

[JPWH 6,092]

Made it to pre-op and surgery got cancelled. Potassium level was too high. They kept me in the hospital overnight and got it down. I have to do more labs next week for a follow up.

Surgery has been re-scheduled for the 27th.

[953 nut 55,812]

[JPWH 6,092]

Surgery went well. 

Lisinopril caused the high potassium last time. so they told me to stop taking it. Labs good this time.

[rjg854 11,491]

Excellent news Jay  

[squonk 41,345]

On 11/13/2024 at 7:31 PM, 953 nut said:

I remember the first Thanksgiving I had to work at the hospital. The turkey was sliced so thin, it only had 1 side! 

[D_Mac 8,713]

All in how you look at it. I went 4 weeks in the hospital without eating anything orally. All my " food " was dripped into my arm from an IV bag. I would have loved to have that plate of food. I am thankful that today I can enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with my family. Good luck with your recovery.

[JPWH 6,092]

My oncologist had the hospital give me two iron infusions during my hospital stay after surgery. No lifting over 10 lbs for 1 month.

I had my follow up visit with the surgeon.

Everything is good just need to finish healing and give my colon time to start working properly. I'm back to work and getting better every day.

Still waiting for the results from the lab to find out if the cancer is totally gone.

[rjg854 11,491]

Best of luck with that, Hank.   

[953 nut 55,812]

2 hours ago, JPWH said:

hospital give me two iron infusions during my hospital stay

Jay, stay out of the rain, wouldn't want you to rust.                    Glad to hear you are doing well, looking forward to seeing you back at work on the dump truck project.            

[D_Mac 8,713]

Don't over do it now with all those super powers. Take it slow and easy. No rush.