well i'm glad you got through it ok and your back home.
when i got out of surgery from my apendix i couldn't drink or eat anything for almost a week. i thought i was going to die. finially the nurses felt so bad for me they gave me little green sticks with little green sponges on it to dip in water and swab my mouth out with. so i know how bad it feels.
just glad your home and recovering. don't try to do to much. just think of all the posting you can do on TE while your recovering!
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10-05-2006, 07:11 PM #1
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10-05-2006, 07:22 PM #2
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Glad you are back!
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10-05-2006, 07:38 PM #3
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Rest and recover
It is a real challenge all this tiredness and being still I know first hand; but you can get used to it and even enjoy it for some little things that you don't even notice when you are 100%; like you enjoyed tiny amounts of "real food" after being on medically-induced fast.
Let people help you and remember we are all with you too.
Thinking of you
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10-05-2006, 07:40 PM #4
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I'm so glad you discovered that couch. I know what you mean about no sleep unless drugged. It's rough being a patient. I'm glad you're home--take it very easy, and know that your body's overcoming all sorts of challenges. Listen to your fatigue level. You will gradually get stronger and stronger. Take care, L.
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10-05-2006, 07:42 PM #5
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Outings less than a week after surgery? You're doing so well! Take it easy, you'll be back on your bike in no time!
Several years ago, after abdominal surgery and a 5 day hospital stay very similar to yours, I did a hilly metric century at 10 weeks post-op. I know 10 weeks sounds like a lot now, but for many weeks to come you'll know exactly how many weeks and days post-op you are without even counting, and the weeks will pass quickly. You'll be good as new - no, even better - very soon.
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10-05-2006, 07:53 PM #6
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so glad you're doing ok. hang in there. the bike rides will eventually be back on the agenda i'm sure. you made me laugh when you said the couch was stationery
i'm sure it wasnt funny at the time, but it did sound funny in a relieved sort of way 
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10-05-2006, 08:40 PM #7
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Wow Pam out and about already. Glad to hear you are on the mend. Get plenty of rest and you will be out on the bike before you know it.
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10-05-2006, 08:53 PM #8
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Glad to hear you're on the road to recovery..
wow...up and out already!! that's great for you!!
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10-05-2006, 10:27 PM #9
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Glad to hear you're on the road to recovery. TRY to take it easy a little! Give it some time and be sure you listen to your body!
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