I Am Home But WOW the Pain and Discomfort and oh yes the...

... infection. I got home Thursday (by the way Lisa you were the perfect rooomate). Okay so I am pretty drugged up right now so forgive the errors. The pain is getting a bit better, but I must say this was not what I barggained for. A bit niave I guess.

It appears there is a foul odor coming out of the Penrose drain. It is yellow, ***** gross. The smell has filled the house and I am so sick by it I can not tolerate food.  So I called the doctor and he says this is normal (I beg to differ). He called in a prescription for Levaquin (which I am allergic to) but thanks to Lisa and her Mom the advised me well Okay I am tired and need to go rest. But thanks all for the good wishes. I must tell you it is good to know that there is another side to this and when I got on this site I quickly recalled why I did this! God Bless and Thanks Again.

Hi Lauren,  I'm sorry you're going through a tough time but you will recall the reasons you decided to to start this journey as soon as the pain subsides.  I'm 12 days out now and I still have some discomfort on my left side where the smaller drain was which I learned was stitched into the muscle.  I went most of the day without any tylenol which is a first and also went last night without the pain meds.  I'm due to go back to work tomorrow so I'll see how I survive that.  Please hang in there, sip, walk and take your meds you'll be bouncing back in no time.  You're in my thoughts!!  Jessica

Welcome home darlin!  I wish your pain and discomfort would go away.  I never had a drain, but can only imagine!

Feel better soon!

i'm also 12 days out (Jessica was my roomie) and i will tell you that it totally gets better, especially once they remove the drains. last night ,,, day 11 ... i was able to sleep on my right side, my side of choice, and i slept like the dead!  every single day will get better!!

Lauren (my friend and  roommate), My heart goes out to you.  I feel so bad that you are suffering, but know I'm right there with you.  Here I am up at 2:30am once again. The nights stink the most. Obviously, the next week will be tough, but reading Lisa K and Jessica's posts are inspiring to find that they are going back to work already! Hopefully week 2 will be easier once the drains come out. Hang in there, my friend. Know that I am here for you if you need anything. We helped each other get to the loser's bench and now we will help each other get through this post-op period. Hugs, Lisa

I'm so sorry you are feeling crappy...its bad enough without complications...get lots of rest and know that it will get better.... Rosemary

So sorry for your complication.  At least you are being treated and know the good stuff is coming.  Hang in there! LisaD

Lauren, Sorry about your infection! Did you get another perscription called in?  I hope that your days get easier and easier and your infection is cleared QUICKLY!  HANG IN THERE, Britt