Jenny in Florida Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Just for background: I had surgery (thyroidectemy) five days ago. Things were a little rougher than I had hoped initially; I was supposed to be released the same day, but ended up staying overnight, in part because I had a hard time waking up from the anesthesia. It doesn't help that I have hard-to-find veins and so came home with multiple pokes and bruises up and down both arms and hands. All in all, I dragged home the next day feeling worse than I had anticipated. Since then, I've felt generally lousy, periodically running a low-grade fever and having a lot of itching around the incision. I'm also more than a little stir crazy, since I am still not allowed to drive for another few days. However, with all of that said, I am finally beginning to feel more like myself today. I did my usual morning pet chores, took a short walk with the dog, did some cleaning in the kitchen, cleared my office of the debris left by yesterday's all-day crafting-and-bad-Netflix-holiday-movies binge, figured out how to get one of the outdoor Christias decorations to light up again and did a couple of loads of laundry. But now it's not even 2:00 p.m., and I'm kind of stumped for what to do next. After my mini-binge of activity so far today, I'm actually feeling a bit tired and woozy and headachy. So, anything that requires standing up or being active probably isn't a great idea at the moment. I have three un-read books on my coffee table, but none of them appeal to me at the moment. I have supplies for a few more craft projects I hope to finish as Christmas gifts, but I'm not feeling inspired by any of them. I'm contemplating just taking a nap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I think your body wants you to take a nap. Listen to it. You are still recovering from being knocked out, after all. Now - zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Your body would probably appreciate the nap. 5 days post surgery is not all that much. Take it easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 The nap, definitely. Even if you don't actually sleep, lay yourself down and just rest. You need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I agree. Take a nap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) Nap! Thyroid surgery is a bigger stress on the body than many people expect because removal of an endocrine gland stresses the entire body. Edited December 5, 2016 by trulycrabby 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azucena Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Take a nap and feel better soon! Sometimes I fall asleep to podcasts ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Thanks, all. I sat down to "watch" something and found myself waking up a little over two hours later. I guess napping was the right choice. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 NAP!!!! Can you take a warm bath? If not, then wrap up in blankets and get cozy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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