Need Some Happiness

I had a FDL TT on 9/6/11.  Drain #1 out on first PO visit.  Everything going great!  I am week #3, drain #2 still in, I have no energy, wound has now necrosis at T bar.  Had to have debriedment completed, I am defeated.  I am not sleeping, I feel as if I am getting depressed!  Drain was almost putting out less than 25cc to have it come out, now it has increased to 35-40cc per day.  I am getting NO help from nurses in the office, they are almost condescending (PS is out of town til TUES, when I have my next appoint).  
I had to have my family physician do the debrieding of my wound because he is out of town.  I am at a loss.  HELP LOL

I have increased my protien, taking supplements, VIT C, fluid intake is good.  Anything else anyone can think of to help me heal, and NOT GO CRAZY any more than I am!

Thanks Lorie

Hi Lori. I was just about to post a thread about my miserable situation and still will if I can find the energy. I hit the wall emotionally today. Just sat and cried. All 4 drains in with no hope in sight for them coming out, hurting all over, exhausted, and generally just feeling like I'll never be normal again. So I TOTALLY know how you feel. I will say that as I was just finishing my cry fest this morning, my dear friend who is a cancer survivor called and told me she probably has a tumor on her adrenaline gland. She is really suffering from the symptoms (tremors, muscle weakness, anxiety attacks, shortness of breath) and now fearing for her life. It really put it in perspective for me that my situation could be much, much worse. I know it isn't a lot of consulation, but I have to believe this too shall pass.

I'm off to post about my misery--nah, too tired...

Hang in there!

Denise

hugs Denise, do you think you can fit in some more sleep?

Hi you two... I am so sorry that you are both going through this. My good girlfriend who had her LBL and breasts done about a year ago has said that I need to be prepared to go through exactly what you are both feeling because basically this is something we chose to put our bodies through and now we are feeling depressed and in pain and miserable, however she has assured me that this phase will pass as it did for her. So please know that these feelings are very normal and yes this to will pass...

Lorrie and Denise, hang in there!! I was off 7 weeks from work and needed every moment of those 7 weeks to feel good again. Even then, I was exhausted for the first month. I'm 3 months out now and am feeling much more energetic again. During my recovery, I went completely stir crazy and was completely depressed. Because of that, my boyfriend told me I'm not allowed to have any more surgeries....lol.

This too shall pass...

Laura

Hey Laura. Thanks for the note. I have to admit I think about your 7 weeks off from work and it does make me feel better. I realize there is a wide range of recovery times from these procedures, but I really can't wait to feel somewhat normal again. I just pray I don't gain 15 pounds in the meantime!!

And yes, this too shall pass...I just hope it hurries the hell up!! LOL!

Denise

Just wanted to send you some hugs.   Why do you think you are not sleeping?

-Jenny

Hang in there!!!!  As others have said, this too shall pass!

I am 2 months out and am still dealing with an open incision, which should be taken care of Monday!  Anyway, try to sleep as much as you can.  There will be good days and bad days, just keep the protein and fluids up!

I hope you are able to sleep...I know I had to take Benedryll.

Thanks everyone!  I feel a little better today, I imagine because my DS has a football game and its senior parents night! SO no feeling sad tonigh, for his sake I do enough of that already  when I am alone haha.  AND the youngest was puking all night does it end, NO!  These are the days I am glad I was blessed to be a mother.

Drainage was down some in the past 24 hours so that was a positive, I have resigned to the fact I am sitting in the recliner, going to  the bathroom and going to get something to eat, then repeating. 
I did sleep a little on my side with out the drain, it felt good but only 2 hours then awoke to the puking, then got 2 more hours. Benadryl is a good idea, it does not make me sleep.  I beleive that I just don't think I do enought to make my self tired enough to sleep at night, so that is my issue. 

thanks for the reply's, you for get how much support on you get on this board!

Lorie

Glad to hear you are feeling a bit better. I called my doc today to request an ultrasound to see if I have seromas in my thighs causing this pain and swelling or if it just soft tissue swelling. Makes me feel hopeful that maybe there is an end in sight or at least we've covered all the bases. And as far as sleep, I think you are dead on--not enough activity to promote tiredness. My sleep pattern has gotten all screwed up. Up until 4 or 5 am then sleep until noon. Gotta get that fixed because come Monday, I have to get my girls to and from school (driving--eek!).

I actually was up long enough to make some French toast this morning. Granted, I had to rub my back a lot because it is weak and achy, but I made it through. Just gonna be very excited when I feel like putting clothes on for something other than a doctor appt!

Be well,

Denise