Surgery in 6 hours

Jamie1.3cm

Jamie1.3cm said:

snoring
Yes, I too wake up with a horribly sore throat from snoring caused by "sleeping" on my back.

Today the pain was really more than it should have been. I'm tempted to schedule an appt with one of my docs for a follow up, ultra sound or ct scan or something, to be sure everything is as it should be.

They did their big slice RIGHT above a very complicated hernia, so I'm concerned about that.

7 weeks post-op
You're right. I did go ahead and schedule an appt for Monday. A new swelling and new horrible rib pain have put me back on the pain meds -- a half pill a day, though a whole one would be better. I'm just trying to get off them, and that's not proving to be easy.

rae-rae: Your pain and sleeping experience sounds a lot like mine. Even this far out, I just can't get comfortable in bed for very long.

Jamie1.3cm

Jamie1.3cm said:

7 weeks post-op
You're right. I did go ahead and schedule an appt for Monday. A new swelling and new horrible rib pain have put me back on the pain meds -- a half pill a day, though a whole one would be better. I'm just trying to get off them, and that's not proving to be easy.

rae-rae: Your pain and sleeping experience sounds a lot like mine. Even this far out, I just can't get comfortable in bed for very long.

no, 6 weeks post-op today
I was off on my post-op weeks count. Duh. I'm only 6 weeks post-op today. And this past weekend, I weaned off the pain pills. In fact, last night, I just took 2 Tylenol PM, and as a result, I slept though the night (as opposed to having to get out of bed after a few hours), I was able to sleep on both sides, and I didn't wake up in incredible pain. I'm sooooo happy!

I did keep the appt with my doc this afternoon. He could see the swelling, notes the changes in the shape of my abdomen. However, he said we cant do a ct scan because it's too close to the surgery: "It would just look like an explosion in there," and I've had too many recently. Dont want to radiate myself to death! He doesn't think it's anything serious. Neither do I, now that the pain has subsided so much.

rae_rae

Jamie1.3cm said:

no, 6 weeks post-op today
I was off on my post-op weeks count. Duh. I'm only 6 weeks post-op today. And this past weekend, I weaned off the pain pills. In fact, last night, I just took 2 Tylenol PM, and as a result, I slept though the night (as opposed to having to get out of bed after a few hours), I was able to sleep on both sides, and I didn't wake up in incredible pain. I'm sooooo happy!

I did keep the appt with my doc this afternoon. He could see the swelling, notes the changes in the shape of my abdomen. However, he said we cant do a ct scan because it's too close to the surgery: "It would just look like an explosion in there," and I've had too many recently. Dont want to radiate myself to death! He doesn't think it's anything serious. Neither do I, now that the pain has subsided so much.

I am glad you are starting
I am glad you are starting to take a turn for the better. This is about the same time I started to feel "human" again. You can't beat a good nights sleep!

Rae

Jamie1.3cm

rae_rae said:

I am glad you are starting
I am glad you are starting to take a turn for the better. This is about the same time I started to feel "human" again. You can't beat a good nights sleep!

Rae

sleep
That's for sure. People I tried to explain that to, just didn't get it. It's hard to feel human if you haven't slept well in 6 weeks!

I've been thinking about you and I hope you're doing well.

niprut

Jamie1.3cm said:

sleep
That's for sure. People I tried to explain that to, just didn't get it. It's hard to feel human if you haven't slept well in 6 weeks!

I've been thinking about you and I hope you're doing well.

sleep
I am so pleased you have finally had a good night's sleep. It helps our bodies and our emotions. Sleep gives you the energy to keep on putting one foot in front of the other when things seems really hard.

Take care.