Have to have surgery :(

[jamie2112]

John glad to hear you are on the road to recovery...

 

[Alex2507]

When you feel a little better see if it's extra for a sponge bath.

TLS's post makes me feel better.

Best wishes,
Alex

 

[j_garcia]

The doctor actually said I could get sponge baths, and I was joking with my g/f about it The recovery has seemed to level out a bit, now that I am at a point where I am somewhat functional, the healing is not going as rapidly; the pain is now dull but constantly reminding me of all the little things I can't do yet. Trying to rest as much as I can still.

 

[Rickster71]

Hi John, glad to hear your operation is now behind you.
All the best!

Did Alex volunteer to give you a sponge bath?

 

[Alex2507]

The doctor actually said I could get sponge baths, and I was joking with my g/f about it

Dude, from the nurse.
Some people need everything spelled out for them.

 

[speakerman39]

Hi John, glad to hear your operation is now behind you.
All the best!

Did Alex volunteer to give you a sponge bath?

Ouch!!!! That is one scary thought!!!!!! A monkey giving someone a sponge bath-now that would be painful to watch!!!!!!

Cheers,

Phil

 

[Rickster71]

Dude, from the nurse.
Some people need everything spelled out for them.

Alex I really don't see a problem....
It would probably help keep your mind off of smoking.

 

[cfrizz]

Glad to hear you are on the road to recovery. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! It will tell you when you are tired and should stop & rest...do so. It will take time probably longer than you expect it will.

I was out of work for 8 weeks recovering, it took the longest time to get my energy level back up. I thought I was going to be stuck doing no more than 2 hours of activity at a time. But eventually I bounced back better than ever.

Keep taking the pain meds when needed & enjoy wanting to pull your hair out when the incision starts to ITCH!!!!

 

[j_garcia]

I know all about that wonderful itching, as this is not the first surgery I've had. My other scar STILL itches now and again and that was 8yrs ago. This one is in a little more common area though, so it could be more of an issue. I feel OK for a while, maybe an hour of activity or so and then I HAVE to rest. I have been getting plenty of sleep, but I still feel tired after a few hours, like falling asleep sitting on the couch tired. There's no doubt I will be back to normal, but it does feel like it is slower going than I would like. They said 2 days with no driving and it has been 5 and I still didn't feel up to it yesterday. Going to try today.

 

[Bluesmoke]

Good luck with the recovery. At least it gives you some excuse to enjoy your HT while you're at home.

 

[cfrizz]

You have had major surgery and anesthesia does a serious number on your body. Between that, and the meds & the stress on the body just working hard to heal itself will take time. That is where all your energy is going, it's focusing on healing so there's not a whole lot left over for extra stuff.

So just sit back relax & let yourself heal.