So i went into surgery yesterday thinking they were going to cut open my armpit to remove 1-2 lymph nodes and instead they decided to cut right at my neck to remove one, luckily i was completely under and signs are looking good, he now believes it isn't lymphoma cancer but my neck hurts like a mother trucker, haven't slept since before the surgery, can't lay on my sides on my bed it hurts too bad even with the painkillers, same with my back. I had to prop myself up some on my sofa last night to try to get some sleep and maybe got around 2-4 uninterrupted sleep.
 
I am so exhausted, tomorrow i should be able to remove the bandage so i can clean it and hopefully it will feel better, this is for those 0 people out there that care.

Ouch! I've only had major surgery to remove all four impacted wisdom teeth (which is way less intrusive compared to yours) so I can't really relate. It wasn't fun, but all I did was sleep and cry (I couldn't take any pain medication because they make me sick) for a week until it healed.
 
I hope you recover quickly! High-five for non cancerous lymph nodes.

That sucks man but it could be worse! My sister was in the hospital for two months after being hit by a car, and they never found the guy who did it. 
 
 Thats great that he doesn't think it is lymphoma though. Giantbomb is full of decent people who give a crap when someone else is in trouble. Hope you get better soon!

" Giantbomb is full of decent people who give a crap when someone else is in trouble. Hope you get better soon! "  

Sounds like a real pain-in-the-ass.

Hey..get well soon dude..I hope the full histo-pathology report gives you the all clear..

Sounds nasty man, get well soon.

Damn, son. I hope you feel better soon.

" Sounds like a real pain-in-the-ass. "

That sounds awful. Only surgery I had was on my "special" area for a hydrocele. I know how much of a hassle it is to clean it and not mess around with it. Can't imagine how awful it is to lose sleep though. Get well soon

Best of luck to ya, and watch out for infection at the wound site.

Thank goodness for that! Keep your chin up buddy, it's your stalker ha ha, and be happy that those Lymphoma nodes aren't cancerous. Make sure your doc is thorough though, I'd hate for it to be somewhere else in your body. 
I'd go out and get wasted with my friends as soon as my body would let me, were I in your situation.
 
Anyway, like I said last time we talked, Fallout: New Vegas is out, what perfect timing for you to be stuck at home. Try and enjoy yourself brother. 
My Gamertag is Tor Masturba. ;-)

Good luck and get well soon duder!

Damn, that sounds intense. Get better duder.

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" Sounds like a real pain-in-the-ass. "

More like a real pain in the neck! Dohhh ho ho ho! ...I'll see myself out.  But seriously, hope you get better soon, Styl3s, and whatever's ailing you gets taken care of. "

wow i am actually overwhelmed at the positive responses! the doctor called again today and he isn't going to rule out cancer till he does a few more test but told me he doesn't think it is, he is concerned because he felt a node the size of an egg but when he went in he couldn't find it and is worried about that but he said hes pretty sure it isn't and i pray it isn't.
 
Again i am surprised at how positive the community is here, i was expecting some trolls but instead i get wonderful responses from some great users! this is why i chose to support GB because it's a classy site with a classy community, now it's time to whack out on painkillers because my neck is killing me and i haven't had but maybe 4 hours of sleep in the last 48 hours, only problem is i have to sleep elevated, like sitting.. and that isn't easy even if you are dead tired.

" Ouch! I've only had major surgery to remove all four impacted wisdom teeth (which is way less intrusive compared to yours) so I can't really relate. It wasn't fun, but all I did was sleep and cry (I couldn't take any pain medication because they make me sick) for a week until it healed. I hope you recover quickly! High-five for non cancerous lymph nodes. "

Yikes. That surgery sounds awful. I hope you're back to normal soon!

Good luck on your recovery!

" Good luck on your recovery! "

Good luck with it all. Glad to hear that the cancer isn't a concern anymore. Get well soon, and hope you're able to rest and sleep better. Everything is easier when you're rested. 

Duuuude,,,ouch!
 
That sucks man.  Hope it get resolved soon.  Nothing worse than chronic pain and discomfort.  I don't pray these days, but you have my best wishes.

" Duuuude,,,ouch!  That sucks man.  Hope it get resolved soon.  Nothing worse than chronic pain and discomfort.  I don't pray these days, but you have my best wishes. "

" @Styl3s: Dude ear pain is the worst. I used to get ear infections a lot as a little kid and it's just the most annoying throbbing pain ever. I definitely think part of getting sick from the pain killers was from not being able to eat because my mouth hurt  so much, but they were probably also just too strong for me. My stomach already hates pretty much all food so any medication or even vitamins I take have to be made specifically for sensitive stomachs. It's annooyyying.  Addiction runs in my family as well, good on you for staying responsible about it! More pain sucks, but it's better than being dependent on pain killers. "

I remember when I had my arm broken, I couldn't sleep normally and took the pain killers just because they put me to sleep. It's not the same as having your neck cut open, but still, you have my sympathies.
 
Hopefully it's not cancer, because that would suck so many dicks. Good luck, duder.

good luck with the recovery, and stop being pessimistic, there are many people who'd care if you give them the chance. best wishes and Godspeed with the recovery.

ouch man, i hate surgeries because of recovering. there is nothing to do and your all like ooo i'm in pain and there is nothing to do. 
 
my last surgery was my wisdom teeth. kind of boring week when recovering. 
 
is it weird that i remember a surgery that i got when i was like 3? i remember the doctor putting the mask thing on my face and me turning to see my heart beat it was a bright light and i don't remember anything after that.