I managed to go outside and walk a couple blocks today. It helped that it was such a beautiful day.
Had another decent night, but still lots of pain and really uncomfortable
Tomorrow, I am scheduled to go back to the surgeon for a follow up. I think they will probably take all the tape off of me, and hopefully that will help with the pain. I am fairly anxious about how much that will hurt. And even though I know this won’t happen, and I know it’s unreasonable, I’m kind of afraid when they take the tote tape off that all my incisions will fall open
Trying to focus that I am actually in less pain today than I was two or three days ago, and that two or three days from now I should be in less pain than today.
There’s no option other than to keep hanging in there, and try to be brave. Appreciate all the encouraging comments, calls, and texts.
That sounds like an entirely reasonable concern to me! But I also know you are in good health, and that your fibrins have been working at top speed for the last week knitting you back together. They have served you well in the past, and they're on the job right now. I hope you are able to get some good rest tonight after this really gorgeous day!
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Elaine! That post-surgery pain it’s a bear!! I’m glad it’s getting better - look forward to hearing about your follow-ups. Praying all continues to go well!
ReplyDeleteyou ARE brave, Elaine. it's hard to read about the all the pain you're experiencing. and, yes, it will get better with time- but make sure your surgeon knows what's going on- they don't always give patients enough paid meds... joan h.
ReplyDelete...that would be enough PAIN MEDICINE, joan. (not paid meds.!)
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