Looking Ahead

Just woke up from a nightmare and can't get it out of my mind so here I am group. The nightmare was people hiding in caves in teeny tiny crevasses that I KNOW I can never manuvure into or out of. I knew in the nightmare if I got into the cave "cracks", I would never come out. When I woke up, my eyes were huge and staring at the ceiling and the pain in my side and back screamed at me. Still in agony after 8 days. I feel like I've been butchered and like someone's Frankenstein. I think today I'll get a second opinion. I'm going to call around and see if someone will see me. The doctor keeps saying I'm fine, but something is not right and I can't get it out of my mind. May be just a small infection where the drain was but "something" is defiantly not right with my body. Feels like I'm battling a mental war that I lose everyday with this surgery. I definitely should not have had it. Now, I'm terrified to have any other kind of surgery in the future. I know I need knee surgery. I don't see that happening. Anyone else going through this and anyone know what I ask or how I say it when I call around today for a second opinion? Sorry if there is any typo's . I looked for an edit button or spell check...there isn't one on mine.

I had the drain removed today. He said he thought it was on a nerve. Tonight Im still having pain above where the drain was and pain still in my back directly behind where the drain was. I layed on the couch for 30 min with a heating pad on it. That eases it but when the heat cools down the pain comes back. I start walking more tomorrow. I hope that will help. Also I go to a support group tomorrow night. Going to ask around then. Thank you for asking.

Since Ive been sleeved I cant get enough water. The first 4 days I didnt want even that but day 5 picked up and you never see me without a water bottle in my hand. I feel like i need a water hose wrapped around my neck. The pounds are coming off at about 1.5 - 2 lbs a day. One week out today.

Day 11 of my pre diet i went to a buffet and had s plate of all veggies. Didnt effect anything. Youre fine.

I agree dont start early but I did start cutting back to make the transition easier. My hardest day was 3,4 and the last 2 days of the two weeks. I cant remember when I gad a full meal. Literally.

Im 41 and have loved that I can call on my mom for help. I have never been one to need anyone but have loved feeling like the child again. . Im supposed to start my protein as of today. Not thrilled. I feel I could live live on water and " the fat of the land" for a while. I should but today I dont look forward to starting back eating which us what got me here to begin with.

Im one week today and down 11 pounds. Still on liquids which is fine. Havent started exercise yet. Given ok today.

Im one week out and having severe midline back pain on my left side. Feels like a charlie horse that wont go away. Its been non stop since I had the surgery. Only thing that helps is to lye flat on my bed. For you who had this and it went away...what got you through it? Anything make it worse I need to avoid? I have also become whiny over this .

I didn't think I was doing alot but may be. My mother gave me a flexerill. Going to see if a muscle relaxer will help. I know I'm only a week out but dang, I need at least one hour straight not asleep pain relief.

Yeah! Welcome. Drink and walk. Drink and walk.

What are you doing or did do for post op back pain? Feels like spasms or continueous charlue horse left side. Thanks!

Congrats !!! Glad he has a great wife to help him. Walk walk walk. Hope you're up ans around soon !!!

Glad you are doing better. Im one week today and still have the back spasms. Im hold my back on the left side even as I type here now. I walked alot in the hospital too. Funny how that is the one thing that stood out in my mind to...walk walk walk lol. Take care.

Ty emlefe. I wanted ti use it last week and was afraid to. What is your opinion on wearing a medical bracelet for having the sleeve done?

Anyone know you I can still use my Tenz Unit for my back from the chiropractor since I've had this surgery and have the staples?

So, my one week post op visit.... I have been in so much pain it feels almost traumatic. Trip to the ER. Rude dr when I called for help. Its been a bumpy first week. Today his nurse took out the drain and INSTANTLY the pain was cut in half. He said he thought it may have been on a nerve. Would it had been so hard on him to tell me this when I called in pain last night instead of telling me to "Suck it up" and get through it and I'll see you in tomorrow for the appointment? Regardless of that little weasel, I am not in as much pain as I woke up in ! He won't get me down or take anything away from me. So tired of letting people take from me. This sleeve is my chance to take up for myself. Take care of me. Who would have known, my own doctor who I entrusted everything would be the first one I'd have to stand up to . Going back to work on Thursday and ready for some type of Normal. liquids for another week which is fine..I'm not hungry at all. When I think I am, Im just thirsty. Hoping to be in the pool in a couple weeks and getting my exercise schedule started. Have a good one everyone.

I told my mom this past week, I think day 4 that I was having a mental breakdown. Its like the old me had died and I was on the other side of the gravestone about to start a new life but had no idea which way to put my first step. I had buyers remorse too. Still trying to get over that. I just kept reading on here others experiences, asked questions and worried the pooh out of everyone. What ever it takes to get you through. If you have to comment every 30 min to get you through that hour, do it. I hate to say it, but for me, as long as I still discuss how I feel on here, I feel I'm still in the hospital. I hope that passes too. I try not to use smells or things I love while Im down so when I do crawl out of this hole a victor, I'll still enjoy those things. Thinking of you today hun. You're going to be ok. Hang in there. Going for my one week post op in a couple hours. I figure they will discuss me eating then. Praying for you in Arkansas.

I didn't and still haven't worried about calories yet. My nurse told me don't worry about eating it you don't feel like it, just stay hydrated. I do enjoy SF popsicles though.

I am 7 days out today and YES this is normal. I went through all that too. Thought I was losing my mind. I didn't want to eat, drink, talk...I just sit around in a daze like someone just slapped me and was totally confused. Didn't want to make any decisions. I still feel a little out of it but it is getting better every day. Drink when you can. Walk when you can. Try to get some sunshine. Go to town or to see a friend. My best advice - get out of the house as soon as you can ! The more I sit here, the more depressed I get. I started getting my appetite for at least water was about day 5. Day 6 I couldn't get enough water. I carry a bottle water around with me everywhere I go the past two days. I do confuse being hungry for being thirsty. If I think I'm starving, I can take a drink and be fine. Hang in there. Yes, you are right on track.

You have the support of this group. You ARE NOT alone. Vent on here as many times as you need to. You are worth so much girl. Not only to your son but to your family. Focus on getting better for now. Put your relationship on the back burner for a little while. Easier said than done - I know. I was a divorced mother of two. Having men come in and out of your life is stressful when you have kids. I have learned they need that one constant- You. And You are still there. He will be ok. I am a Christian and not sure of your religion but I beleive in my God and will be praying for you sweetie. You will make it through this. You are so worth so much! You do have people that care. Hang in there. Cant wait to read your success story. Hugs!!!!!

Put some before and after pics on here for us to see. Even if its just face pics. Youll be suprised how we will notice and the compliments will make you feel more confident.

Thank you everyone for the out pouring support. It has helped alot more than the drygs for sure!

If I had known then what I know now....I would have gone with someone else for sure.

I just got home from walking around Walmart with my mom. Tge walking didnt help the pain but getting out and in public helped ease it. I do have liquid Loritab. Ive been taking it since Ive been home everyday. After I have the drain removed can I change doctors? Not sure if I can or if another dr will take someone elses problem. After he takes the drain out I hope I can give him a piece of my mind. This is Dr Bruce Jones from Jonesboro Ar. I will definatly make his name known on this site.

Its draining 10 cc a day. Not infected. Im walking n walmart w my mom to see if that helps