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Swelling in opposite leg

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CelsB
CelsB

I have some swelling round my left ankle, more in fact than in my right operated leg.  I'm not too worried but just wondered if anyone else had experienced this?  

Cels x

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  • CelsB
    CelsB

    Edited

    Just a quick addition.  I managed a fabulous 8 hours sleep last night (with toilet breaks and a painkiller break of course) with my feet raised on a memory foam pillow which is quite thick.  Actually, it was more my ankles that were supported with my heels, which are quite sore, dangling over the edge.  This has hugely helped the swelling.  Can't believe I slept for so long but I'm not napping in the day.  I would like to but I just can't seem to nod off.  I feel so rested this morning cheesygrin
    • Kate53CornUK
      Kate53CornUK CelsB

      Posted

      That's brilliant, Cels, a good nights rest makes all the difference. I have never slept longer than about 7 hours and am pleased to say that I am back to this now even with a nap in the day (sometimes!)

      getting a good sleeping position is essential and I am afraid mine is on my side which I achieved at about 2 weeks. I now flop into bed on my back, shove a pillow betweeen knees and ankles and roll, in one, to my side and there I stay, all night biggrin

       

    • CelsB
      CelsB Kate53CornUK

      Posted

      I'm not brave enough to try that yet Kate, but although I was dreading sleeping on my back it's not as bad as I feared, probably because when I get to bed I am so exhausted.  I doubt I'll be giving it the full 6 weeks before I'm tempted to turn on my side though with the essential pillow between my knees.  Are you on your op side or good side Kate? 
    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK CelsB

      Posted

      For my first recovery, I could get on my operated side easily, but not mu non-operated side, for my second recovery it was the other way around.

      Why so different - no idea, but each recovery is different.  Whatever side you choose, it must be pain free.

      Graham - 🚀💃

    • CelsB
      CelsB Rocketman_SG6UK

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      Thanks Graham,

      Whilst I'm comfortable and sleeping well on my back that's where I'll stay.  You never know, I might get to be a back sleeper from now.  If it becomes impossible well, we'll see but I don't plan to push anything.

       I'm a bit of a worrier and if I get any pain when I move my first thought "Oh **** [insert expletive of choice], what have I done?"

    • khippie
      khippie CelsB

      Posted

      Excellent :-) my swelling is improving , shame I cant say same for rollercoaster emotions :'(
    • khippie
      khippie Kate53CornUK

      Posted

      I cannot wait to sleep on my side ! I just want to curl up in a ball snuggle under duvet and sleep comfortably ...... It ll come I guess x
    • CelsB
      CelsB khippie

      Posted

      Oh, I think we all have those hun.  Just let it all out.  It's perfectly natural.  I was exactly the same when I had a hysterectomy about 25 years ago. 

      Have a hug xxx

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK CelsB

      Posted

      Cels,

      I seem to have become a "back sleeper" now, after two rounds of 6 weeks enforced back sleeping in the last 4 months, it has become my preferred option.  Extrordinary, I never thought it would be easier to sleep on my back before this amazing journey.

      Graham - 🚀💃

    • khippie
      khippie CelsB

      Posted

      Thankyou xxxx n hugs back your way too
    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK CelsB

      Edited

      We sure do learn.

      Only problem I have had is sore toes due to the weight of the duvet - but I believe there are 'cradles' that will support the duvet if it gets too much.

      Graham - 🚀💃

    • lynn66084
      lynn66084 khippie

      Posted

      I'm an emotional wreck too, one minute totally positive and then something triggers it and I end up blubbing. Think a lot is frustration.
    • lynn66084
      lynn66084 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      I had that problem too and heel and bum pressure, which was painful.  I sleep on top of the duvet now with my legs on a pillow and cover up with a blanket and that works for me.
    • lynn66084
      lynn66084 CelsB

      Posted

       There's an idea, sales in clown shoes going up.lol
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