Recovery is harder than I thought

I took a week off school and work, but going back was a test of my strength. I can't believe how tired I am. I'm not sleeping very comfortably. Not to mnetion my dogs like to lay on my legs. I've done good with the post-op diet but I miss pizza so much. I already lost 14 lbs and it's only been a week and a half. It's hard for me to find pants to wear. My dress slacks for work were pushing against my incisions. I had to skip out on my internship because I was so sore and had nothing to wear. At least I've made it back to work and haven't missed my classes. My lower abdomen is black and blue from my daily injections of Lovenox. Does anyone else have to do that? I'm running out of new places to stick the needle. My husband says I look like I was involved in a prison shanking! Right now my desk is hitting my incision by my liver and its getting irritated. I'm also tired of eating pureed chicken and mashed potatoes. I'm trying to be creative but my list is short for what I can eat. I just can't believe how uncomfortable I am. And am I the only one who has had a change in bathroom habits? I know this sounds personal and embarrasing, but my bowels are real loose. They resemble that of a newborn. I figure its cuz I don't have much substance for a diet. It sure would be comforting to know if someone else's butt was burning.

What are the injections for? Diabetes? Surely the injections aren't just part of a normal post op...haven't heard anyone having to do that. -BG

I was wondering about the injections too? What r they for? (if that is not too personal of a question) oh...about the bathroom issues it only lasted me a couple of days then i could not even go for 5 days. best of luck to u!

yoco28

I had to look it up

What is Lovenox?

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Lovenox is a blood thinner, also called anticoagulant (an-tye-koe-AG-yoo-lant). Lovenox prevents the formation of blood clots.

Lovenox is used to prevent blood clots that are sometimes called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs. A DVT can occur after certain types of surgery, or in people who are bed-ridden due to a prolonged illness. DVT sometimes occurs suddenly for other reasons.

Lovenox is also used to prevent blood vessel complications in people with certain types of angina (chest pain) or heart attacks called non-Q-wave myocardial infarction or ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.

Lovenox may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

I'm glad you looked it up. I thought I was taking it as an antibiotic. I think it serves as both. Thanks God I only had to do it for 2 weeks. I still have the bruises. I should take a pic and post it!

any suggestions for the pureed diet? I am heading into that phase this Friday and am unsure of what to eat? Any help?