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Title: OMG I made it
Post by: cjtender on May 03, 2009, 04:09:34 pm

Bad bad times that I hope to forget soon....the first 28 hours of constant pain and nausea and the next 4 days just trying to get some of my senses back again.  I am back to the in laws today and my follow up is in a week.  A little rough with  the road conditions getting out of NYC today but we made it.  So happy to see my 2 year old daughter.  Talk to you all soon

Title: Re: OMG I made it
Post by: CHD63 on May 03, 2009, 05:50:33 pm

Hang in there ..... you should soon begin to rapidly feel better.  The first week after any kind of major surgery is rough.

Clarice

Title: Re: OMG I made it
Post by: Dog Lover on May 03, 2009, 06:05:49 pm

It DOES get better. The first week is the worse. Get lots of rest and take your walks when you can. You're through the worst.

Cathy

Title: Re: OMG I made it
Post by: Kathy M on May 03, 2009, 06:13:26 pm

Glad you've made it past the first few days....  Being back with your daughter will be the best medicine!!!  Don't take things too quickly, rest when you can, and be patient with yourself.  It gets nothing but better with time.   Take good care!

Kathy

Title: Re: OMG I made it
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 03, 2009, 06:21:38 pm

Patty -

glad to have you back  ;D

As others have said, the first couple of days are generally the worst.  Now that you are home you should made progress every day.  Sometimes the progress will be extremely slow, and some days you might have setbacks, but don't lose heart.  You've been through a major surgery and it takes time to recover, but you'll get there.

Get lots of rest,

Jan

Title: Re: OMG I made it
Post by: Kate B on May 03, 2009, 07:27:20 pm

Hi Patty,

Your subject line says it all...you made it.  You've come through a rough five days. Each day you will be able to notice more and more progress.   Glad you have help.

I can only imagine the happy reunion between you and your two year old.

Kate

Title: Re: OMG I made it
Post by: NancyMc on May 04, 2009, 02:33:29 am

Patty,
Glad that's behind you and that they got it all.  Let us know how you progress in your recovery.
Wishing you wellness,
NancyMc

Title: Re: OMG I made it
Post by: suboo73 on May 04, 2009, 03:48:08 am

Hi Patty!  Glad to see you are back and now you are a postie!

I remember thinking some similar thoughts (although not like having brain surgery!) after my first C-Section...
Sounds like you are thru the worst of it!

My thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.
Sincerely,
Sue

Title: Re: OMG I made it
Post by: wendysig on May 04, 2009, 05:53:02 am

Patty -
Glad to  hear you aren the road to recovery.  Baby steps -- and the AN recovery is a lesson in patience.  Rest and recover at your own pace.

Wendy

Title: Re: OMG I made it
Post by: Jim Scott on May 04, 2009, 03:48:25 pm

Hi, Patty ~

Welcome back, 'postie'!  From this point on, every day will probably be a little bit better.  Soon, this will all be a memory - and little more.  Rest, stay positive - and stay in touch.  :)

Jim

Title: Re: OMG I made it
Post by: EJTampa on May 05, 2009, 02:14:57 pm

Patty,
 
Sorry to hear about the bad, bad times...but it's great to have you back!  The worst is behind you now and you have much to look forward to!  Keep us updated on your progress and I will pray for your continued recovery!

 
Ernie