day 10

Well today is day 10 out and I am feeling a little down today. I still battle with some nausea and also some dizziness/lightheadedness all from the pain meds and combo of meds I take....antibiotic, percocet, motrin, reglan (for the nausea).

My body is feeling soooo very achy from sitting and walking.....mostly I think from being in the same position. I am trying to stretch some and I was given the go ahead to do 3lb hand weights but I need to be able to get onto my side and do like side leg lifts or something, to change my position. My legs, butt, hips, and all ache but my incision stings some now and I have this spasm or pulling sensation in my groin area that really hurts.

To top it off I got the rest of the staples out yesterday and that really really hurt for some were still inflamed and others embedded in and then after they were all out I have two small openings that they are going to have to watch which of course is now worrying me a bit.

My MOm left last night for home, her and my step dad were such a big help and the kiddies sooo enjoyed them being here that I think that is bringing a downer to today also.

I miss running around with the kiddies, doing things with all my MOm friends, and just feeling good. I feel soooo limited right now and a little sorry for myself because of it all.

ANyway, is this where I am supposed to be at this point in my recovery....could I be doing more?? I walk around the house a lot and put things away that I can lift and then go back to my chair and get up after a bit and do it all again.

Thanks for listening.....you guys are great !!!

Lisa

Lisa,

Sorry you're not feeling very well. I'm at day 11 myself. I was on percocet for one week, and I felt awful. I even called my DR crying...asked him if the feeling of extreme weakness and nausea was normal? He suggested stopping the narcotic and using only ibuprofin. Of course I thought he was insane ! When I politely suggested he may have lost his mind, he pointed out that more pain but no nausea or weakness might be an acceptable tradeoff. I decided to try this wacky idea, and lo and behold I felt much better!!!! Sure, the pain was worse, but I found I could manage it much better when I wasn't crying and dry heaving all the time. My body aches actually went away too. I don't know if this might be an option for you or not, but I thought I'd share my experience. Best of luck, and hope you feel better soon!

MB

Hola
I came out yesterday (Fri), after having TAH BSO (6" verticle cut) on Tues 19th - Everything gone now. I was only on pain killers Day 1 in hospital. I have taken nothing since. I am also in quite a lot of discomfort but am trying to do everything that Hyster sisters have said, rest, drink and walk at regular intervals. Feeling so very stiff and soooooo achy and tired that I have a job to get my poor old body moving at all. I was sick all through the night in the hospital after op, but probably because now I take no meds haven't got that problem.
I go back and have staples out next Tuesday.
lol to you all
Carol 52 xxx

Dear Lisa,

Ten days is very early in recovery. You sound like you are where you should be, but I hope you aren't doing too much already. Too much activity will make you hurt and require medication. Medication affects you physically and mentally. I felt so much better when all I was taking was 200 mg to 400 mg of ibuprophen, as needed, to manage pain. I didn't do anything for longer than ten days. My family was good help.

It sounds to me like you aren't resting enough. Please let the "putting things away" wait a while longer. Your body is sending pain and ache signals to let you know it's had enough. I know it's hard not to do things that you are used to doing and did before, but dear Lisa, you just had major surgery! Please go get into your bed and rest.

I'm sorry you're feeling blue. It must have been wonderful to have your mom and step-dad there to help. I can understand the let-down when things get quiet again.

Now is the time for you to take care of yourself. Your body is working on healing and needs your cooperation. Please be patient and realize the good things that can come from this "time-out" from normal activities. Better days are coming, and you will be out and about again all in good time.

Please keep in touch. We are here for you whenever you want to talk, vent, or need encouragement.

Sending lots of S and best wishes!!!

Cinderellen

Hi. I am one day behind you in recovery and I am doing lite stuff around here with my trusty grabber. I use it to lift socks etc. out of drawers, off the floor, etc. I am doing some walking mostly indoors and a little in the yard. The pain is getting easier yet I still need percocet from time to time. I say why be in pain if I don't have to be? Don't get down if you still require narcotic pain meds, your body will know when something a little lighter will handle that pain. Don't suffer and remember your mind needs rest as well to aid healing process. I go in a dim room alone and lie down for a while if I feel overwelmed and this seems to do the trick. I have good and not so good days but I figure its all part of the process and roll with the flow. Not to say I don't need reassurance from you all and family. Coming on here actually relaxes me. I don't feel so alone.