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attractac
attractac

Was told that Hosp would manage pain but the painkillervi got at eleven has not kicked in. Gonna be a long night.

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  • fiona71669
    fiona71669 attractac

    Posted

    Hi, do you have a buzzer that you can call a nurse? They should be able to give you more by now. Please don't suffer in silence x
  • Gossip
    Gossip attractac

    Posted

    Keep pressing that buzzer. They will look after u. Hope ur ok pet. 
  • Pansycat52
    Pansycat52 attractac

    Posted

    You must call nurse and tell them- you can have orimorph very frequently

    I used to shout as soon as effect wore off and they would bring me another dose

    Don't suffer - no need

    xx

    • attractac
      attractac Pansycat52

      Posted

      Gave oxy contin. And it made me sick. Just panadol in the drip.
  • ian97093
    ian97093 attractac

    Posted

    Yes!! I am here....
    • Pansycat52
      Pansycat52 ian97093

      Posted

      Hi Ian

      How are you doing?

      Had my first two hours kip of the night and now my 2 usual hours of being awake. Always some niggling little pain somewhere isn't there? In my ankle of all places tonight!

      Just going to switch on TV or might watch Coronation

       St on iPlayer as I missed it earlier

      Had a good day today -seemed to be up and about most of day -  tried a few tentative steps without crutches - not yet ready but haven't got that awful lurching limp anymore -just need time that's all

      What have you been up to today?

      linda xx

    • attractac
      attractac Pansycat52

      Posted

      Got oramorph and 2 hours sleep interrupted by bp monitor an things on legs. Wide awake again as someone's bp monitor did a bit of wai!ing. Thank God for tablet and WiFi

    • ian97093
      ian97093 Pansycat52

      Posted

      Hi Linda I think I over did it roo the family out in the car to Garstang by the river and the camera for the first time since the operation, it was very hot, 26 here in NW, but my left leg is getting so painful I can hardly get about now, I need to call the hospital and tell them whats going on, see if I can get it done sooner than wait too long..staying in today...

      There was no wifi at the Vic in Blackpool but the TV was free, I read a lot and listen to the IPod with my v cool cans.

      Hope you are well today.  Ian.

  • renee01952
    renee01952 attractac

    Posted

    good morning again ... good that you had some hours of sleep - and had a good pee by now ... 

    thinking of you - warm hug

    renee

    • attractac
      attractac renee01952

      Posted

      Drugs working. Fell asleep there with TV on and feel almost human. Waiting for physio to get me out of bed now. My bum will be glad of a rest.lovely cup of coffee and gingernuts too.
    • renee01952
      renee01952 attractac

      Posted

      biggrin   good - happy to hear this - baby steps, darling ... baby steps - I  sincerely hope that your physical therapist is nice ... I had one who could have worked in the army ... drill sergeant - following day I had an angel ... 

      both female ... let us know of your progress okay ... 

    • Pansycat52
      Pansycat52 attractac

      Posted

      Hi attractac

      How has today gone? Are you settling into hospital life and have you got some pleasant chums on your ward

      Only 4 on ward I was on in Coventry

      Hope pain has lessened today for you . As Renee says take things step by step.Small steps equal big strides in the long term

      Hope you have a peaceful night and don't forget to shout if you are in pain

      Night times are the worst for all of us

      Great big hugs Linda xx💖

       

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