turning the corner

 well today is the best I have felt.  Tommorrow my last drain comes out and I will be 4 weeks out friday.  I am not as sore today and I am starting to feel normal.  I was not a good patient, I was very blue for awhile thinking I would never feel good again,. I post this for those who have the same feeling.  this too shall pass.  I am going back to work next week and now I am not worried.

I wasn't depressed, but had no stamina or energy.  I went back to work at 8 weeks, but was tired until between month 3 & 4, when it seemed to all come together.  Age may have played a big part, I'm not a spring chicken.  Now, I'm out dancing and having fun, not acting my age at all!  It must me the new body and face!

So nice to hear you are feeling better.  I hated those drains.  I am 4 weeks out, my drains came out at 2.5 weeks out and I thought that was great.  I still get sharp pains and I ache in my left side. 

I am only taking 2 percocet in late afternoon when swelling starts then at bedtime.  I tried staright up tylenol and I thought I would die lol.  

I too got a little blue at 2 weeks out but then again I was back in the hospital getting a angiogram/plasty done because I started having coronary spasms.  Needless to say I aggitated and they had to apply pressure on my abd right over my surgical area and it bruise me so I am having pain longer than I thought I would.  

Each week seems to turn a new corner.  Keep your head and keep posting.  There is a great bunch of ppl on this board that will be here to support you and talk you through your pain everytme. 

Carla

 I went to work and got my hair done. I feel alive. As for age I am 56 years young.I am lucky that I do heal fast.  I think it helps to let people know what we feel.  

Awesome, Good for you.  Yes it is good to let ppl know how you feel and how your experience is because alot of ppl are in the same boat. 

Carla

GOOD to hear things are waaay better for you...I was depressed for a couple of days in the first week...I even spoke out loud.."I THINK I HAVE MADE A HUGE MISTAKE..!"  And then after a couple of days I was feeling much better.

THE BEST TO YOU AS YOU GO BACK TO WORK..

cyndy

I'm glad to read that you're starting to feel better.  I think getting your hair done was a great move.  Things like that always make me feel better.