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Getting Anxious Less Than 48 Hrs and Counting... - Long Island, NY
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Getting anxious...only less than 48 hrs away.....
LongBeachFAFebruary 26, 2014
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Getting anxious...only less than 48 hrs away...starting worry about everything....from pain and bruising to child care....UHG. And just started my period...caregivers both recovering from the flu or whatever bug it was...thankfully, I'm fine so far, so scared I might catch whatever it is...and pray my kiddos don't, because I won't be able to take care of them...starting to feel guilty...
UPDATED FROM LongBeachFA
3 days post
3 days post op
LongBeachFAMarch 2, 2014
I still can't believe I went through w/this....I'm having a hard time looking down and wrapping my head around it. The pain is staring to slow up, but the itching has taken over. The CG and padding is so thick I can't get a good scratch anywhere...keep telling myself in a few wks this will all be worth it. And of course, reading and referencing RS has helped more than imaginable!
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March 3, 2014
I hope you are feeling better soon! It's going to be OK. I got really down around 4 days post-op but it does get a little better every day. It's a long recovery period to get to 100%. But it'll be worth it! Congrats!
March 3, 2014
Hang in there. I'm thinking good thoughts for you. It will be much greater later. Take care.
March 4, 2014
Thx you for the kind words RS Sisters...has anyone had a hard time looking at themselves post op? Not sure about it...not sad, not depressed...maybe scared? Anyone else experienced this?
March 4, 2014
Also, had my first post op appt yesterday...all went well. Drains are still in...I have to say, we brought it to the PA's attention, but my legs, ankles, and feet are swelling pretty bad. I have them elevated. I'm doing laps around the house every time I get up to use the bathroom...anyone else experience this?
UPDATED FROM LongBeachFA
5 days post
Swollen ankles, feet & legs
LongBeachFAMarch 5, 2014
Man, I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but we called the Dr today ans asked again about the swelling....they say its normal, but it's actually really uncomfortable. Trying to get a few laps in around the house is really hard. I asked for a larger CG but they said it wasn't necessary...I came close to cutting the slits that I read about and the nurse did say I could do, but that doesn't seem to be the tightest part...anyone with any advice right about now? Thx in advance!
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March 12, 2014
Hang in there. I will be 4 weeks post op at the end of this week. It does get better. I totally understand being uncomfortable ---especially sleeping. I am still sleeping on my back slightly elevated with pillows all around me. I tried sleeping on my side again and it wasn't comfortable yet. I will be thinking positive thoughts for you!
March 12, 2014
Thx you catnthehat...by bedtime I'm just completely spent, especially mentally... Seem to do much better in the a.m. Hrs...thx God for my travel pillow! I used to ponder if they actually work on an airplane forget the airplane, it has worked great for me trying to sleep sitting upright...lol I just want to feel comfortable...
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