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January 2014 surgeries

Matra said:
Has anyone had any experience of blood transfusions and waiting to your blood count to replenish. I'm probably far too impatient but I can bearly move my butt off the sofa. The total sum of today's activities are shower, 10 min walk and make the kids tea and I had to have a lie down after each. My blood count fell to 7.1, they gave me 2 units and then it raised to 8.2, had it been below 8 they would have given me more but left me and told me to take it easy and it would replenish. So tired and it is totally not helping my recovery - my head is so fuzzy!
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I've no clue regarding the blood count however for the first five days I struggled with finding the energy to perform basic tasks. Exhausted and dizzy during each and resting in between. Even the bustle of kids and hubby in one room sent me spinning! Day 7 has been better but I crashed and burned early!

Feel better soon x
 
Thanks Victoria I am probably expecting too much. I'm usually such a quick healer and just get on with things but this has me floored :(

On the plus side I have managed a bit more fluids today, no where near what the dietitian wants but it's progress!
 
Matra said:
Thanks Victoria I am probably expecting too much. I'm usually such a quick healer and just get on with things but this has me floored :( On the plus side I have managed a bit more fluids today, no where near what the dietitian wants but it's progress!
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just remember everyone is different. Try not to measure progress against others. I did this at the beginning and drove me mad, the minute I relaxed and rested enough for me my body responded and started slowly to feel better. Don't get my wrong I'm still sleeping lots but as I see it you heal better in your sleep so can only be a good thing.
 
sending lots and lots of good luck your way for tomorrow clare-sleeve hun xxx
 
Did any1 get breathless just trying to have a conversation after their op? I keep having to stop mid sentence and say its too much effort!!
 
sorrymisjackson said:
Did any1 get breathless just trying to have a conversation after their op? I keep having to stop mid sentence and say its too much effort!!
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yes was ok by the second eve
 
sorrymisjackson said:
Did any1 get breathless just trying to have a conversation after their op? I keep having to stop mid sentence and say its too much effort!!
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No I didn't. However I did suffer from nausea especially if I slipped down my bed and was lying too low but it settled quickly when I raised my self up into a higher position in bed. The other thing it was over a week before I could lie on my side and it's still not the most comfortable position to sleep in. Hope your feeling better soon.
 
Can't wait to sleep on my side.
 
robina said:
me too, getting sore back the way ive had to sleep
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same. I can just about get on my side but it feels like everything is getting pulled so worried and just stay on my back.
 
Not surgery related but may help...since prev surgery I've suffered with acid, on recent holiday I got sickness & upset tum bug & only way of being comfortable on back was to use travel neck pillow...I've got memory.foam one .... it may help a little x
 
Another rough night :( currently down on sofa wrapped in blanket with a hot water btle to try and get the cramps away..was sick but think I may have took my tabs too fast or maybe its cos its on an empty tummy who knows...please hurry up and get btr :(
 
sorrymisjackson said:
Another rough night :( currently down on sofa wrapped in blanket with a hot water btle to try and get the cramps away..was sick but think I may have took my tabs too fast or maybe its cos its on an empty tummy who knows...please hurry up and get btr :(
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awww bless ya, hope things improve quickly for you
 
sorrymisjackson said:
Another rough night :( currently down on sofa wrapped in blanket with a hot water btle to try and get the cramps away..was sick but think I may have took my tabs too fast or maybe its cos its on an empty tummy who knows...please hurry up and get btr :(
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I feel your pain! I have had a pretty rough start as well but I think I may have had a little bit of a breakthru last night and seemed to have a bit more energy, plus managed to eat and drink more than I have (still a lot less that dieticians recommendations but I'm happy!) I do however have to really concentrate on not being sick as the slightest yuck smell or the heat and effort of a shower sent me to the toilet.

It may not feel like it just now but it does get better.

Hugs
X
 
Hey Robina, how are you feeling?
 
Hey all. I started this thread and have been amazed at the support everyone is giving each other. I've been a little slack at keeping up with all the upcoming januaryers! This is proving to be a busy month eh?!
I'm now day 8 post revision to bypass. I've been very lucky with no complications and so far it's been a very positive experience. Of course I've had the usual and expected initial pains during the first 3 days and complete exhaustion but smooth sailing pretty much. I prepared myself for the worst which I think helped!!!
I really feel for those not having such straight forward recoveries and hope you all soon turn the corner. Lots of R&R is key and take things at your own pace.

Good luck to everyone having surgery right now.
Gentle Hugs !
Victoria x
 
so sorry to hear you've had a rough night sorrymisjackson, it does pass, it might not seem like it now but you will get there xx

glad you are starting to feel better Matra, i know what you mean about the sick feeling though, its very easy to feel queasy at the slightest thing isn't it?

so, today, (and im sorry if this is TMI) i had my first bm since being in hospital, and boy do i feel better for it!! Its been niggling me since 5 this morning so I'm glad its gone!! Lol
 
nervousbutdetermined said:
so sorry to hear you've had a rough night sorrymisjackson, it does pass, it might not seem like it now but you will get there xx glad you are starting to feel better Matra, i know what you mean about the sick feeling though, its very easy to feel queasy at the slightest thing isn't it? so, today, (and im sorry if this is TMI) i had my first bm since being in hospital, and boy do i feel better for it!! Its been niggling me since 5 this morning so I'm glad its gone!! Lol
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cant wait for my first bm. Did you take a stool softener or did it just happen. Having a sorted feeling today so hoping it's going to be today or tomorrow. My lower stomach is rock hard.
 
it just happened larabelle, ive had stomach ache since 5 this morning, had another bm since (which if I'm honest may have been a follow up to the first if you know what I mean) its made me feel a bit sick but I feel better for it
 
Ps did I say I feel better? ...... Nope, ive now got griping pain like you would have if you had diarrhea, not pleasant, think I might just go back to bed......
 
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