made it home

Hey folks got home on wed. at around 3pm.... Glad i did this bud dam no one told me it was going to feel like being run over by a mack truck... out to buy a new chair today...hope everyone is doing well.. is there any ways that are better to sleep on the bed?

oh, btw... you're going to feel like you've been run over by a mack truck lols, sorry you're feeling bad but seriously, it'll pass and you'll be so lovin' your new self in no time and you'll forget ALL ABOUT this TEMPORARY pain

Scott - glad to see you made it home but sorry you feel bad! It won't be long until you feel like yourself again! As far as sleeping - ya ever heard of a "boyfriend" pillow? I know what you are thinking but it is not the same! This is a pillow that has arms and a high back - most college kids use them. Some people call them dorm pillows.... I used that but I borrowed a recliner and that was the best thing ever! I actually borrowed it again during my PS.... thank goodness my brother is so understanding... moving that thing twice is not a lot of fun! This is going to be a wild ride... .kind of bumpy at first but it was the best thing I ever did!

> This is a pillow that has arms and a high back - most college kids use them. My SO bought me one for my return from the hospital, and I'm still using it! It's good stuff. /Steve

> Glad i did this bud dam no one told me it > was going to feel like being run over by a mack truck... Yep, a really BIG Mack Truck! I had trouble sleeping in my bed for a couple of weeks; I finally sucked it up and realized that I wasn't going to be all that comfortable in any position, and put up with it for a while. Nothing broke! Remember to keep taking your pain meds if you've been prescribed them; they should help both with the discomfort and with getting to sleep. It took me about a month to be back at 90%, but you feel better gradually every day, such that by 6 weeks out, it's hard to recall quite how terrible you felt 6 weeks earlier! Best of luck! /Steve

HEH.. Can i voulenteer for the pillow position? i'm Infinately more comfortable..

Glad you made it home and you will feel better soon!!! Rest up and sip your water!~Ann~

Congrats, Scott! The pain will go away and teh new you will come out! Feel better.........John

Dude, congrats on getting your surgery. Now, quit *****ing about a little pain and go take your Lortab. Suck it up and it'll be gone in no time. J/K. Enjoy your new chance at life. Sharyn nurse2b

So glad to know you're home. Did you get my message from the morning of your surgery? I still feel bad about posting it after you'd already left for the hospital...