scrapbookbuzz Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Thinking about the Venting Thread made me there might be need for a more specific venting thread. Anyone in recovery mode: from illness, an accident, surgery, etc? Post HERE! Well, not this EXACT spot, but on this thread. I'm annoyed because things that used to be relatively easy for me (reading, spelling, etc) currently make my brain HURT. Literally give me a headache after a few minutes. Now, granted, I'm not even a week out from my accident so I guess my body is more focused on healing than anything, which is a good thing. Just ANNOYING. What are you recovering from and what's annoying you about it? THEN tell us any silver lining you've seen through it all. Here: my kids weren't in the car with me and my car still works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I had surgery in July. I think I was better before the surgery. Now I am in discomfort all the time. I am meant to be fully recovered and better than ever by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I broke my left arm. I am left handed. It has been so annoying not being able to try my shoes, put my hair in a ponytail, put on my bra, apply my new eyeliner, write or even sign my name. I had a small melt down at thanksgiving when I couldn't get mashed potatoes on my fork. Lol, my dh had to cut my turkey. Silver lining is I have gotten creative and figured out how to do a few things on my own. I feel bad about complaining about a temporary injury, but it is so frustrating wearing a sling in the winter and not fitting into any of my jackets or even long sleeved shirts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherGoose Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 C-section number 3 13 months ago. Still have transient pain. Nothing horrible, but I'm not the way I was. Blessing is healthy happy baby! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I had knee surgery 2.5 weeks ago. Recovery was way harder than the surgeon led me to believe! It's hard keeping up with two little kids. I go back in today to find out if/when we are doing the second surgery. I just want it all done and to be back to normal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 txmom, I think you're in for a much longer recovery road than anticipated. Get help if you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 txmom, I think you're in for a much longer recovery road than anticipated. Get help if you can! I just got back from having my stitches out and get to start PT ASAP he said- he said I'm doing really, really well with my recovery and cleared the next surgery so I guess I shouldn't complain. Next surgery is scheduled for 12/15 so I better push through it and suck it up! At least this way my dh will be able to help and my Mom too over the holidays. All of the kids activities will be on break so it could be worse. But I will be happy when I back to normal and can't be outrun by two little kids! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 I want to curl up on the couch and READ. But my brain will barely let me read brief notes online. *sigh* (Waiting for husband to come home before I take potent pain reliever!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 my leg. I complained about it every time I saw my dr. (who insisted I was in every two to three months. I felt like a cash cow. I found a new dr.) this was after an injury - for which her sports med husband was supposed to treat me. (took him six weeks to do a MRI). anyway - the biggest reason it wouldn't heal with my thyroid was too low.. . . . she kept telling me my treatment was fine. (according to the conversion charts, my t4 rx was 1/4 of what I should have been on.) as soon as I started straight NDT - it started getting better. when I added in adrenal support - it did even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Six weeks out now from shoulder surgery and about 90% functional. I'm hoping to push through the last 10% this winter while skiing. I'm tired of not being able to roll over in bed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) 80% back from surgeries post car crash over two years ago, and about as good as it is going to get. Mr. Author Rightus decided to camp out in both knees since then, too. I put an abdominal strapy thingy around my waist/hips each morning to hold in a permanent hernia that can not be repaired, and not allowed strength training or heavy lifting ever again lest I want another surgery to poke my innards back into place. Innards also get cranky now if I eat too much dal (which I was eating daily beforehand) or huge salads. Right lower leg aches off and on after much walking. Ortho says although I did not break my knee (just the tib/fib right under it in several places) removing the rods/screws WOULD mess up my knee. Oh, and the head of cardio/thoracic at local Major Medical Center said (after three failed attempts at local hospital to remove it), that the bit of inhaled broken glass in the lower right lobe of my lung can just jolly well stay put, since the only alternative is major surgery to REMOVE the lower lobe. So like Cracker Jack I have a "prize" inside. Still, I am here :-) Edited November 29, 2016 by JFSinIL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 JFSinIL - WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 My vent for today is: how am I supposed to get done all the expected need-to-do phone calls when my brain is focused on other things, like recovery?? Clarity in multi-tasking is obviously not its priority today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 Today I'm going to see the chiropractor for the soreness and stiffness in my neck. Sweet relief! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 Trip to chiro was promising. Schooling this afternoon with mom's (my) help, not so much. My brain is beginning to say,"Focus on recovery trumps all else right now." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 Another recovery vent: when you get the afternoon headache right as you have a whole list of TO DO to start on. Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 Today's vent is: how the thought of everything I have to do today seems to be short-circuiting the part that knows what needs to get done for schooling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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