One of my (many) great surgeons talked me through my last waltz and explained that as the surgical sites heal and the adhesions reform that pain is to be expected. He advised me to keep inflammation down as best I could through diet and exercise, rest, rest some more and ride it out. As the adhesions themselves "heal" the regeneration of nerves in the adhesive tissue causes pain signals.
with all the surgeries that we have endured, how can any of us expect to feel better after a few weeks, months? The body need time, rest, nourishment to heal after the insult and trauma of any surgical procedure. When we have been stopped in our tracks by painful adhesions and have been bed-ridden for EVER and have surgery to correct things, most family members expect up to rise up from the recovery room bed and return to our normal, happy, energetic selves.
I feel best the day of surgery. The drugs haven't worn off, yet, and I am relaxed. I sleep well. My husband used to expect me to jump out of bed the next day and resume my life with vigor. HA. Many surgeries later, he finally understands that the care I take in recovery is directly related to the amount of energy I can recover and the length of time before my next surgery.
Sweetheart - you still need plenty of rest and pampering. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Best, Donna B
At Thu, 5 Feb 2009, Alta Costew wrote:
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>Hi All,
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>Thank you to everyone who sent well wishes and prayers, I really appreciate it. You all have made me feel sane during all of this. It has also taken a burden off my husband. He tries to understand but I know it's hard.
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>As you know I had surgery three weeks ago to remove two masses and adhesions. I had hoped to feel better but don't. The pain is back and I am tired all the time. I am at a loss as to what to do. My husband had hoped to get his energetic wife back but she hasn't shown up yet. I don't dare tell him that I hurt because it will hurt him so much. I want my life back. I want my body back. I know I don't have it as bad as some and I hate to even vent, but I am so down. I had hoped to get my usual six month vacation from pain I get inbetween surguries.
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>I am more determined to work on the questionaire so we all might learn something that connects us to each other.
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>thank you guys for listening.
>Alta