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Two weeks
Sorry I haven't posted for a while, felt a bit down due to the pain, not sleeping well and feeling bloated.
But two weeks on I feel so much better.
Not so much in pain, more uncomfortable sort of feeling. I can take the band off today and also the dressings which I am looking forward too. The band seems to make it more uncomfortable.
Still sleeping on my back in a half recliner position, they seem to swell up in the night.
I went back to work two days ago and also back into driving. Have to use two hand's to get it into reverse and find it difficult to put it into 5th gear. But every day is a better day.
Work is fine as I work at a desk, only thing I can't seem to do is use the hole punch.
No one has noticed so that's good :)
Can't wait to feel normal again but I'm getting there.
I'll update in a few more days
But two weeks on I feel so much better.
Not so much in pain, more uncomfortable sort of feeling. I can take the band off today and also the dressings which I am looking forward too. The band seems to make it more uncomfortable.
Still sleeping on my back in a half recliner position, they seem to swell up in the night.
I went back to work two days ago and also back into driving. Have to use two hand's to get it into reverse and find it difficult to put it into 5th gear. But every day is a better day.
Work is fine as I work at a desk, only thing I can't seem to do is use the hole punch.
No one has noticed so that's good :)
Can't wait to feel normal again but I'm getting there.
I'll update in a few more days
Day 5
The senekot worked. That's all I need to add there.
Another stiff day, did the usual bath and husband washed hair.
Only needed two lots of Ibroprofen no codeine.
Was a busy day, had to go to the in laws for buffet. To be honest, wasn't in high spirits, I just wanted to go home and rest. Once we eventually got home I had a little cry, just feeling like I am a burdon on people and the moment. It's not nice not being fully independent.
Tomorrow should be a better day!!
Another stiff day, did the usual bath and husband washed hair.
Only needed two lots of Ibroprofen no codeine.
Was a busy day, had to go to the in laws for buffet. To be honest, wasn't in high spirits, I just wanted to go home and rest. Once we eventually got home I had a little cry, just feeling like I am a burdon on people and the moment. It's not nice not being fully independent.
Tomorrow should be a better day!!
Day 4 - Christmas day
Merry Christmas everyone!!
Managed to sleep in bed up right rather than on the sofa last night.
I haven't taken any codeine today, only ibroprofen 3 times.
I'm still quite stiff, I get shooting pains every now and then and I'm very itchy. Think that's where I'm heeling. I get a gurgle every now and then.
I managed to bathe myself today but not wash my hair. Hubby had to do that for me. And I put on make up and straightened my hair.
Went for a little walk after dinner but felt very out of breathe. Was only a ten min walk.
Haven't managed to go have a bowel movement since the op so my stomach is hard and bloated, I've resorted to senekot to help push things along!!
I'll check in again tomorrow.
Managed to sleep in bed up right rather than on the sofa last night.
I haven't taken any codeine today, only ibroprofen 3 times.
I'm still quite stiff, I get shooting pains every now and then and I'm very itchy. Think that's where I'm heeling. I get a gurgle every now and then.
I managed to bathe myself today but not wash my hair. Hubby had to do that for me. And I put on make up and straightened my hair.
Went for a little walk after dinner but felt very out of breathe. Was only a ten min walk.
Haven't managed to go have a bowel movement since the op so my stomach is hard and bloated, I've resorted to senekot to help push things along!!
I'll check in again tomorrow.