2 weeks post hysterectomy bad Weekend...set back
Denise
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Potty Problems
Hi Denise,
After my mastectomy I developed frozen shoulder and eventually had to have surgery for that. I too developed "potty problems" due to the narcotics. The shoulder surgery was more painful than the mastectomy. The nurses then told me (a little late I might add) that if you are taking narcotics then you should also be taking stool softeners. My tissue expander exchange surgery is on June 13th. I will most definitely have have the right otc meds on hand this time.
Despite all that you have been through I am glad to hear that you are getting better.
Keep us posted.
IRENE0 -
So sorry
So sorry to hear you've had such a rough time of it. Certainly sounds like it was an awful experience and I'm glad you're on the mend. Take your time, be good to yourself.
Thoughts and prayers going to you.
marge0 -
Thought of you...
I thought of you last night. I am sorry you're going through this as I too experienced this with AC treatment (had backup from 9 days!!!!). This was weeks ago, and I am still trying to heal. Please note, do not overeat. As a matter of fact, keep liquids at all times, and eat extra soft foods, lots of fiber, small portions. Keep doing this until you feel better, please. It helps so much. And you need to take stool softner pills. You'll feel better, promise. I already feel better. I hope you recover from this very soon.
Keep us posted.0 -
Sorry to hear this, DeniseLoveBabyJesus said:Thought of you...
I thought of you last night. I am sorry you're going through this as I too experienced this with AC treatment (had backup from 9 days!!!!). This was weeks ago, and I am still trying to heal. Please note, do not overeat. As a matter of fact, keep liquids at all times, and eat extra soft foods, lots of fiber, small portions. Keep doing this until you feel better, please. It helps so much. And you need to take stool softner pills. You'll feel better, promise. I already feel better. I hope you recover from this very soon.
Keep us posted.
but I'm glad you are on the mend. I always have issues with narc. pain meds so I avoid them when I can. Boy, just when you think you've gone through just about as much as you can--something like this pops up. Feel better, drink, drink, drink.
Hugs, Renee0 -
Oh Denise! How horrible!! I
Oh Denise! How horrible!! I know how you feel. I've been on painkillers for years because of chronic pain, so I feel you!! I hope it didn't spoil your camping? I hope you feel better now. If you are still taking the pain meds you should take some fiber supplements to keep the juices flowing : ) You can't be tired of tv so soon! I swear, I have never watched so much tv in my life as the last 3 months. They have started to all look the same. Feel better ~
Angela0 -
Sorry to hear
that you had to go through all that. I know it is difficult when things that are supposed to make one thing better sometimes make something else worse. I am glad you are feeling a little better each day. Take care of yourself and get lots of rest.
Hugs,
Georgia0 -
@Irene-me too they told me once in the ERjessiesmom1 said:Potty Problems
Hi Denise,
After my mastectomy I developed frozen shoulder and eventually had to have surgery for that. I too developed "potty problems" due to the narcotics. The shoulder surgery was more painful than the mastectomy. The nurses then told me (a little late I might add) that if you are taking narcotics then you should also be taking stool softeners. My tissue expander exchange surgery is on June 13th. I will most definitely have have the right otc meds on hand this time.
Despite all that you have been through I am glad to hear that you are getting better.
Keep us posted.
IRENE
I have had shoulder surgery and frozen shoulder and on vicodin..only used as needed..(hardly at all) so maybe why no issue then...after 2 procedures...the potty problems were so much worse then the pain from Hysterectomy for sure..
Denise0 -
thanks for suggestionsLoveBabyJesus said:Thought of you...
I thought of you last night. I am sorry you're going through this as I too experienced this with AC treatment (had backup from 9 days!!!!). This was weeks ago, and I am still trying to heal. Please note, do not overeat. As a matter of fact, keep liquids at all times, and eat extra soft foods, lots of fiber, small portions. Keep doing this until you feel better, please. It helps so much. And you need to take stool softner pills. You'll feel better, promise. I already feel better. I hope you recover from this very soon.
Keep us posted.
I bought some baby food...been drinking lots of fruit punch...and smoothies..today is frist day I felt like eating..but keeping it simple...kind of scared to eat for awhile..even though no longer on pain killers...(not worth it)
Denise0 -
each dayladyg said:Sorry to hear
that you had to go through all that. I know it is difficult when things that are supposed to make one thing better sometimes make something else worse. I am glad you are feeling a little better each day. Take care of yourself and get lots of rest.
Hugs,
Georgia
I hope each day gets better and that you'll soon be up doing everything you want to do!0 -
@angela....well watching orginal bat man show nowrobang13 said:Oh Denise! How horrible!! I
Oh Denise! How horrible!! I know how you feel. I've been on painkillers for years because of chronic pain, so I feel you!! I hope it didn't spoil your camping? I hope you feel better now. If you are still taking the pain meds you should take some fiber supplements to keep the juices flowing : ) You can't be tired of tv so soon! I swear, I have never watched so much tv in my life as the last 3 months. They have started to all look the same. Feel better ~
Angela
2 wks of day time tv..and night time...I am not even tired since I JUST sit all day...turn tv off and still lay awake..so grabbed my net book the check on here..
laverne and shirly prior to bat man...help me......then house hunters...dr phil you get the picture..0 -
Thanks everyone for goodMarsha Mulvey said:each day
I hope each day gets better and that you'll soon be up doing everything you want to do!
Thanks everyone for good thoughts and suggestions..0 -
Thanks everyone for goodMarsha Mulvey said:each day
I hope each day gets better and that you'll soon be up doing everything you want to do!
Thanks everyone for good thoughts and suggestions..0 -
I am so sorry Denise.mwallace1325 said:So sorry
So sorry to hear you've had such a rough time of it. Certainly sounds like it was an awful experience and I'm glad you're on the mend. Take your time, be good to yourself.
Thoughts and prayers going to you.
marge
I am so sorry Denise. Praying that with rest now, you will get much stronger.
Feel better soon,
Leeza0 -
Denisedisneyfan2008 said:Thanks everyone for good
Thanks everyone for good thoughts and suggestions..
Denise,
wishing you easy recovery and get well soon0 -
In my chemo class they
In my chemo class they scared me with the threat of manual de-impaction...it made me stay on top of stool softeners, etc. I'm so sorry you had to go through this, but glad to hear you are getting better. Keep pampering yourself.
Hugs,
Linda0 -
:-( :-( This needs a DISLIKE
:-( :-( This needs a DISLIKE button!!!!!
I am a great fan and advocate of "POWER PUDDING" whenever I have to take narcotics~ I am so sorry this happened to you, and I can literally feel your pain~ I had the constipation from hell during chemo and ended up calling my Dr at 3AM.
So, this recipe has been posted here previously, and it is darn near a miracle! It is also used in nursing homes...and I like the idea of not adding any more meds to my system if at all possible.
1 CUP APPLESAUCE
1 CUP ALL-BRAN CEREAL
3/4 CUP PRUNE JUICE
Mix together so it kinda ressembles cake batter/pancake mix. Eat 1 TABLESPOON, followed by a big glass of water. It is obviously really fibre-rich, so eating too much could cause cramping. But, if you have no results within a "reasonable" amount of time, repeat followed by water! Store in the fridge.
My sister had foot surgery and needed narcotics~ this recipe worked for her as well.
Hope that you are on the mend...love you!
Hugs,
Chen♥0 -
Wishing you a fast recoveryNew Flower said:Denise
Denise,
wishing you easy recovery and get well soon
Wishing you a fast recovery Denise!0 -
Thanks for info....and goodchenheart said::-( :-( This needs a DISLIKE
:-( :-( This needs a DISLIKE button!!!!!
I am a great fan and advocate of "POWER PUDDING" whenever I have to take narcotics~ I am so sorry this happened to you, and I can literally feel your pain~ I had the constipation from hell during chemo and ended up calling my Dr at 3AM.
So, this recipe has been posted here previously, and it is darn near a miracle! It is also used in nursing homes...and I like the idea of not adding any more meds to my system if at all possible.
1 CUP APPLESAUCE
1 CUP ALL-BRAN CEREAL
3/4 CUP PRUNE JUICE
Mix together so it kinda ressembles cake batter/pancake mix. Eat 1 TABLESPOON, followed by a big glass of water. It is obviously really fibre-rich, so eating too much could cause cramping. But, if you have no results within a "reasonable" amount of time, repeat followed by water! Store in the fridge.
My sister had foot surgery and needed narcotics~ this recipe worked for her as well.
Hope that you are on the mend...love you!
Hugs,
Chen♥
Thanks for info....and good thoughts0 -
How are you doing todaydisneyfan2008 said:Thanks for info....and good
Thanks for info....and good thoughts
How are you doing today Denise? Nice seeing you posting.0
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