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vanessa88276
vanessa88276

Hi all me again as you know I sailed through my op even though I was so nervous but it was thanks to you knowledgeable hippies x had op 6 Thurs eve off home today very sore and tender and extremely tired is this the norm please xxx

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  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK vanessa88276

    Posted

    Oh yes - that is perfectly normal.

    I had mine at 10am on Thursday, and could have left hospital on the Sunday, but i was delayed by a day due to failing my 'stairs test' because of my stomach upset.

    Go home happy, and take it easy, I had afternoon naps when I got home for a week or so.  Whataver you do, don't push it too far.

    Best wishes for a speedy recovery

    Graham

  • marilyn_92910
    marilyn_92910 vanessa88276

    Posted

    Yes this normal, just make sure you take painkillers regularly, I used the first 2 weeks relentlessly take the pain killers even if the pain was mild because I was told to keep the. Pain killers up even if you feel that you softened them, even at 5 weeks I still take at night time. I was in for 3 night's but for you to come home after 2 nights you aware doing really well
  • Thursday_Next
    Thursday_Next vanessa88276

    Posted

    That is quick to be going home.  Take care and take it easy, keep on with the painkillers.
  • cathie38426
    cathie38426 vanessa88276

    Posted

    Hi to the new Vanessa,

    so glad to hear you are through..YES.. You are

    normal.. We all had the same..

    Christmas happy thoughts for you, Cathie

  • sharon09171
    sharon09171 vanessa88276

    Posted

    Yes! In fact the tiredness which I've had since my op on 10th November is more a question of spaced outness. Also plenty of sleep whether you are knackered or not helps you recover. I am finding now that, after nearly six weeks, I have insomnia in a big way. But for you, tiredness is to be expected so soon after your op. And they've sliced your rump steak so of course it will be sore and tender. Go on taking the painkillers. I still do very occasionally. Do what feels right for you. It's a bigger op than most people lead you to believe. I hadn't expected to be so draggy but as they all say, everyone is different. You might be neither druggy nor draggy. Have a good zizz and wake up in time for Strictly, if that's your thing! Good luck.
    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK sharon09171

      Posted

      Sharon,

      as you say, it is a big operation.

      The medical profession do a great job of 'selling' it as routine, but for your body it's anything but routine.

       

  • renee01952
    renee01952 vanessa88276

    Posted

    Welcome home darling -

    wow, that was a short stay - I mean I stayed for 4 nights (additional night because I live alone) -

    Ase veryone agrees, it is normal and will be for a while - if possible, just surrender and rest, rest, rest --- no need to think about exercises right now, just ankle and foot pumps to keep the circuation going ...

    stay warm and cozy 

    big hug and love

    renee

     

  • vicki00016
    vicki00016 vanessa88276

    Posted

    Hi Vanessa I had my op on the 9th and was in hospital 9 days for various reasons and couldn't keep my eyes open at times, at other times I think I was on a high! Sleep was difficult due to pain and hospital routines.

    Since I came home on Thursday I've slep most of the time! You heal while you sleep and like others have said the analgesia makes you sleep to.

    Sounds like your doing well!

    Vicki

  • sue1957Geo
    sue1957Geo vanessa88276

    Posted

    Your normal hun, the excitement of coming home turns to complete exhaustion. Take it slow, you may not get much sleep so grab it when you can. The next few days will be hard but it gets better every hour. Good luck hun,  sue xx
  • Stephie52
    Stephie52 vanessa88276

    Posted

    Fantastic news Vanessa. You must be doing really well to go home after 2 nights. I am 7 weeks in and still feel a bit sore and tired. Keep taking the meds and get plenty of rest. Well done you.
  • anonymous333
    anonymous333 vanessa88276

    Posted

    I've been home for two weeks now and still try to take a mini-nap in the afternoon. Even if I only doze for five or ten mins it really helps. It's not just the op/getting around that exhausts you; being in constant pain is also exhausting and even just a little snooze when you feel you need one will help you get through.
    • sue1957Geo
      sue1957Geo anonymous333

      Posted

      Five or ten mins, I used to sleep for over an hour at two weeks,  then all of a sudden it stopped,  every week you find yourself doing something new, at 3 weeks i could dress my self, I was thrilled.  Now nearly 6 weeks in, went to supermarket today christmas shopping, one crutch, trolley steering in the other hand, came home knackered and achy, but i did it.  Feel like i am acheiving so much, tried to walk with out crutch but to wobbly and limp so hanging on to it for dear life.
  • vanessa88276
    vanessa88276

    Posted

    You lovely hippies are so right I got home and was buzzing so totally excited up and down stairs to the loo quite often a few cups of tea watched a bit of telly feeling great then wham total exhaustion lol off to bed I went x still can't quite believe that nasty arthritic pain has gone :-) I'm over the moon :-) xx and anyone who is scared of this op trust me it is the best thing you will ever do and believe you me I was petrified as all these lovely helpful hippies know to well lol love you all from fully fledged hippie Vanessa xx
    • renee01952
      renee01952 vanessa88276

      Posted

      good morning Vanessa -

      checking in with you ... the first nights/days at home are exciting and challenging at the same time - so go easy about it today okay? 

      stay on top of your pain and take the medication on time - 

      big warm hug and

      love

      renee

       

    • sue1957Geo
      sue1957Geo vanessa88276

      Posted

      Good morning hun, how was your first night, never forget mine 3am got to go loo, got back into bed and hadnt moved far enough over bad leg stuck in mid air good leg just hanging, me sobbing. Oh if you do have the occaisional sobbing session its ok, have it on good authority from hippies bfore me, enjoy your first day home.xx
    • vanessa88276
      vanessa88276 sue1957Geo

      Posted

      I slept until 6.30 this morning was overjoyed :-) in a lot of stiff pain but sure that was from the excitement of being home and doing to much lol xx seems my body is good at telling me when to get to bed and rest x so far am managing everything OK although a little frustrated I have to ask my partner to do things for me all the time lol but he's great I'm very luck by 7 this morning he had help me wash and dress I had meds and he made me coffee and breakfast he's being a star :-) x in fact I would say its not so much pain but dreadful stiffness and the excercices are excruciating lol especially leg to the side ouch!!! But so far so good thank you for your help and support through this and that's to each and every one of you :-) xx I will keep you posted x
    • renee01952
      renee01952 vanessa88276

      Posted

      good for you darling --- 

      just don't do the leg to side exercise yet - too much pulling and still so fragile - be gentle - take your time changing positions, from laying to sitting, sitting to standing, erect your body gently and make sure you are balanced - go slowly right now - 

      I still have to remind myself to do this - otherwise I just do everything fast and sloppy and do a great impression of a pinguin again -

      enjoy being pain free for now - give your partner a hug - 

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