Feeling kinda "Bleach" Post-op

Okay so I am now ten days out- and just feeling kinda somewhere between bored, depressed, tired....etc. Just kinda all hitting me today- not feeling like eating the things I need to- or anything else for that matter. I am sick of the vitamins, the liquid Paxil, the constant taste of protein powder in my throat, the still not quite right feeling of my tastebuds and my tongue from the thrush I had... I want to go shopping I want to feel better- I feel a lot better- just still my incision hurts a bit- I can't bend- you know.... I see Dr Aranow Wednesday- which may help. But meanwhile I am just sick and tired of being in this house. My energy level is waning downward- i sleep like 12 hours a day - napping a lot - because there is little else to do- the kids are making me nuts- I can't go to work or out to the store to get away from them...I know this is the way everybody felt post-op and I will get by it- and brighter days are ahead yada yada- but that doesn't do much today- y'know what I mean????

Hey Bernadette, I know exactly how your feeling, I was there a few times during my recovery. It will get better, I promise you that. Just take it slow, relax and try to be patient. Its tough the first couple of months, but there is an upside to all of this, your starting a wonderful journey to the losing side. Take care sweetie, Good luck on Wednesday with Dr. A. too!! Hugs KimC

Hang in there Bernadette - it does get better. In just the last week, I am moving better and, since seeing Dr. Aranow last Tuesday, I am now driving (freedom!!!). If there is anyway you can get out of the house do it - I walked the driveway and even just had some one drive me to CVS for a walk in the aisles. I also tried to limit my sleep time to a scheduled nap and nighttime. I found that my energy increased slowly but surely and I am now only taking a "rest" in the afternoon (although my bedtime is about 8 pm). I know that you can do it - just "keep your eye on the prize". Jacqui

Bernadette: I am 6 weeks out tomorrow and I know full well how you feel...I was like that yesterday also...not cool. It is a roller-coaster ride. I would always try to read something...that helps me get out of my own head for a while...we all have our ways...but Kimmie is right, try and be patient, it will pass. I can say this knowing that it did for me...and reading all the posts related to this. At my 2 week appt w/Dr. Aranow, I was going nuts because my whole body was itching and I was so stressed...and I started to cry. He said -very kindly- "No tears now". He was not being condescending...he explained about all the highs and lows and was very compassionate...he made me understand that even though I was itching like a mad woman - I really could have a lot more worse things wrong with me. He gave me some good antihistamines and a pep talk and I was ok. Also -one thing I did to help with the depression, was to make sure that I planned to do one thing outside of the house each day. Grocery store, library, nails done...girl stuff. It helped because I got out into the real world every day. Good luck at your appointment on Wednesday...you will feel better just getting out. Take care, Nancy

Thanks for the pep talk ladies- I knew I could count on support- I know its a phase- I know I will get thru it- Nancy I hear you on the itching- must be the Dilaudid - now that I am mostly off it - the itching backed off- good thing cause I scratched up my legs, back, torso...the steri strips were a major source of problem- they went the other day- I am sure Iwill hear it on Wednesday about them- but I guess its just me and my sensitivities- as it was I caused major ruckus with the latex allergy- they had to go hunt down the non latex IV cart to start my line- which took three nurse by the way... God I am glad the hard part is over- now its just the immediate post op crap - knowing I went in the hospital 100% and coming out feeling like crud- isn't it supposed to be the other way around???? I'll try not to break out the water works in Dr. Aranow's prescence- but it has been coming on today- hopefully tomorrow will be brighter- One of th ehtings that makes it harder for me to go out- well theres a couple- first is during the day I am home with kids- I do have a window where only one- the 3 year old- is here- but still requires lifting and help to get in her car seat- the second is location- I live in the boonies. There is no place to walk outside- hence the directive to climb up and down the stairs inside from Dr A- in the evening after hubby is home its just too dark and cold to go out much anywhere- so I get cabin fever easily and its a yearly thing - not just post op- its just friggin winter stinks. Oh well- hey keep up the words of encouragement gang- I need it right now.

Hey YOU!! I know you are going through a rough phase. The constant cabin fever is enough to drive a sane person batty (not that I'm incinuating that you are not sane lol). This whole process is an amazing journey. It truly is. For every bad day you have now, I can promise you a wonderful MONTH. You've seen me, you know me, and you know how good it is going to be for you. Just think, there's going to come a day when your kids can't keep up with YOU. Now, that is going to be fun!!! I love you - email me or call me if you need anything at all. Tammy

Bernadette, I know what you mean. I am 2 weeks post-op today and I feel like the walls are closing in on me. I go for my 2 week followup tomorrow and am hoping I will be cleared to drive again. I have had those days that I feel like doing nothing but sleeping, but I have found they usually come after a day of not enough protein. I try to get in what I can, but what I would give to just be able to chew something crunchy. The purees are really starting to get to me. I know this will get better with time,I just hope the waiting dosent drive me crazy!!!