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On a positive note 😀😀😀

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abby21470
abby21470

The last couple of weeks (I'm on day 12 now) have felt pretty full of doom and gloom ( almost no sleep, constipation, a bed sore, aching knees and shin, fainting, feeling sick, anxiety, etc) - but today I went outside for the first time - we went to our local Country Park and walked for about 20 mins and then had a coffee. Just felt great to be out and doing something normal!

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  • gertie61
    gertie61 abby21470

    Posted

    Wonderful! Sounds like the perfect antidote to cabin fever 😊
    • abby21470
      abby21470 gertie61

      Posted

      It was such a small thing really - but had a huge effect! 😀😀
  • Guest
    Guest abby21470

    Posted

    Well done Abby, it will now get a bit easier every day. You will still have aches and pains and you must still continue to listen to your body and know when you've had enough and need to rest. Try to get out if only for 5 minutes every day it makes you feel good. If it's raining stand at the door.

    As for the constipation a lot of this will ease with your moving aroound, have you tried prunes? or pick up some lactulose from your doctor or pharmasist.

    Hope you have a continued improvement Love Gillxx

    • abby21470
      abby21470 Guest

      Posted

      Thanks Gillcat - yes tried all that for constipation; seem to have cracked it now. Onwards and upwards! X
  • sue1957Geo
    sue1957Geo abby21470

    Posted

    You know what, you will feel so much better for that, its like turning a page, tomorrow you will feel different, little bit more confident. I promise its all up hill from now on xx
    • abby21470
      abby21470 sue1957Geo

      Posted

      I believe you today - would have been sceptical yesterday 😊😊
  • Hailea
    Hailea abby21470

    Posted

    Hi Abby

    Kindest thing to get rid of constipation is pinapple juice or tinned pine apple in natural juce. Much nicer than prunes or morte meds from the doc. cheesygrin

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK abby21470

    Posted

    Agreed, it feels wonderful to be out and about, leading an (almost) normal life.

    Walking to the town yesterday and just having a coffee was great for morale.

    Graham

    • abby21470
      abby21470 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      It's funny isn't it, the things we normally take so much for granted. I must try to be more mindful!
  • Hip_Horray
    Hip_Horray abby21470

    Posted

    Hi Abby, Youre not alone!!....I'm on day 17 and have felt exactly as you have...wondering why I have put myself through all this stress!!..... But I too went out (to church on Sunday) and just getting out and about cheered  me up no end. Good luck with your recovery....no doubt we have some ups & downs ahead!....hopefully more ups!!!
  • annie0412
    annie0412 abby21470

    Posted

     That was quite  a good walk you did. I went for a short walk to my friends for coffee this morning . Your right it is good to get out. Yesterday I felt a bit stir crazy!! Tomorrow I'm going to see Texas in concert. The tickets were booked before I new my surgery date. I wasnt  sure I would be fit enough to make it. So pleased that I can!! Will help me feel normal again!!
    • abby21470
      abby21470 annie0412

      Posted

      In all honesty, I think I walked too far - aching a bit now 😉😉.

      Ooh, enjoy Texas! That'll be great. They're in Manchester aren't they?

    • annie0412
      annie0412 abby21470

      Posted

      Yes I ached after my little jaunt too!! Bridgewater hall for Texas. Seated thankfully. Is only reason I'm able to go. Taking a cushion! Hoping some disabled toilets handy too 😜
    • abby21470
      abby21470 annie0412

      Posted

      Oh it'll be such a joy to get out to something like that. One of my daughters is taking me to a local Health Spa later - just to sit around there really - I can't get right in the water yet, not had staples out. Looking forward to a cappuccino! #easilypleased!
    • gertie61
      gertie61 annie0412

      Posted

      Good for you getting to use tickets! I did the same, got tix for Billy Connolly next month. I expected a much longer wait for surgery. Fingers crossed (but not legs!)
    • annie0412
      annie0412 gertie61

      Posted

      Good luck Gertie.. I was exactly 2 weeks post op. I was optimistic that I might be able to go to the gig.  Never thought I was going to be as good as I was though Best wishes Annie 
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