Chris Naimo, a surgical nurse at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, shares his story of overcoming testicular cancer and how it inspired him to help others. After facing grueling treatment and multiple complications, he gained a new perspective on life and decided to pursue a career in nursing to offer patients the same 'second chance' he received.
Sometimes, Chris Naimo will share his cancer journey with his patients, offer insider tips, and show them there is life after illness."I’m the healthiest that I’ve ever been."
For instance, he tells those undergoing abdominal surgery that hugging a pillow can help with painful coughs and sneezes. And to stock up on extra abdominal binders before leaving the hospital, which wrap around the stomach and prevent clothing catching on surgical staples. Having more than one means patients can swap them out when one gets dirty., Naimo found work as an insurance fraud investigator in the Philadelphia area. Then, at 34, he learned he had testicular cancer.
He chose surgery because he liked the hands-on gratification of it, whether it’s seeing the heart beat more easily after replacing a mitral valve, or watching blood flow improve after clearing out an artery. Still, Naimo brings a lot of his patient experience to his work. Recently, he asked a man who was about to undergo surgery how he was doing.Naimo asked the last time he had eaten; two days ago, the patient said. He had to be on a liquid diet, so he only drank water for two days.
He also reminds his patients that pain after surgery isn’t all bad, because it alerts you to what you’re not ready to do yet, and forces you to rest.
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