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Posted 7/13/2010 8:14 PM (GMT 0)
Nanners,

I am so sorry for all the pain you're in. I hope you feel better real soon.

Debbie in Chicago
Posted 7/13/2010 8:36 PM (GMT 0)
As with all things surgery wise or flare, if you look back after a week you will probably be surprised that you really have made some progress but on a day to day basis it is hard to see that you actually do feel a little better each day because it is so slight. Just keep up with your pain meds and try not to move too much until that first dose of the day kicks in. I know it is easier said than done, but......
Posted 7/14/2010 7:47 AM (GMT 0)
Glad to see you home and recovering! Sorry to hear about the pain. Think you just need to slow things down for awhile and just take it one day at a time for now. smilewinkgrin Focus on a great recovery and later worry about the rest. ((((Hugs))))
Posted 7/14/2010 3:53 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear that you are in so much pain but glad that you are done with the surgery. Best wishes!

Posted 7/15/2010 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
Glad surgery went well, but sorry you are in so much pain. Hang in there and Take Care - Praying for you!
Posted 7/16/2010 2:48 PM (GMT 0)
Well its been 10 days since my surgery. The stronger pain meds were really not agreeing with me, so I weaned off the Dilaudid and am only on Percoset every 4 hours now. Still having significant pain, but I was also scared to become dependent on the Dilaudid. I am able to get up and down a "little" better than I was, but being a side sleeper, its difficult getting a good nights sleep. I can only lay on my back, propped up with pillows. This surgery has really kicked my butt more than expected. My side just aches with pain continuously. Its getting old really quick.

As for my knee surgery, I am not going to even think about it right now. I may even put if off until next spring. I don't do well with surgery any more, and I am more freaked out thinking about it, so I will just not think about it now. My knees hurt, but the cortisone shots are still helping some, so I will stick with them for awhile longer.

Thanks again for all your prayers and good wishes, they are truly appreciated. Please continue to pray for me, I really need them at this point. I feel so crappy at this point and having a hard time eating and I do need to eat to build up my strength. Hugs and much love to all.

Gail
Posted 7/16/2010 3:45 PM (GMT 0)
 

Good to hear from you :-)

Sorry that you are having a bit of a time with it all.

Have you got a recliner you could sleep in? Only ask becasue I am a front sleeper and had an op a few years ago and I had to 'sleep' on my back, although I use the term sleep very lightly cause I wasn't getting too much of it and being propped with pillows didn't do me too many favours but once I moved onto the recliner I was out like a light every night.

You are right about not thinking about knee surgery right now, put all your efforts into getting well this time around, tomorrow(or next spring wink ) can wait!

Hope things start to improve soon

((((((hugs)))))))

Posted 7/16/2010 5:29 PM (GMT 0)
It is so good to get an update Gail, I'm just so sorry that you're still suffering. Thinking about you. LOL xx
Posted 7/17/2010 2:55 AM (GMT 0)
Hope you feel better soon, Gail.
Posted 7/17/2010 10:48 PM (GMT 0)
I am having a really hard time eating. My sweet husband keeps trying to get me to drink Gatorade and eat jello, toast and bananas, but everything just wants to come back up. I have nausea meds including the sublinguals, but those aren't doing much either. Any suggestions, I am really gettin pretty weak. Thanks again for your support. Hugs!
Posted 7/17/2010 11:43 PM (GMT 0)
Sweet foods can make nausea/vomiting worse, so the gatorade, jello, and bananas may not be helping. I think Trader Joe's has an electrolyte drink without sweeteners in it (it's in the aisle with all the bottled waters). Maybe your husband could pick some of that up for you. Anything with ginger in it may help as well (like ginger tea). Have you tried a soup broth? Or saltines?

Feel better!
Posted 7/17/2010 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
Oh, and maybe you should get your doctor to prescribe a different pain med? Some pain meds can really make a person nauseous.
Posted 7/20/2010 3:41 AM (GMT 0)
Glad to hear the surgery went well! Sure hope you get better soon :)
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