Two steps back

Jul 07, 2014

So, a few days ago, I was feeling so confident in my healing and had so much energy that I decided to go all day without my support band that they sent me home with from the hospital. After watching some TV with the fam, I went to get out of my recliner, and RRIIP! I feel this tearing sensation inside above my belly button, and am almost blinded by pain.  Searing, stabbing pain that made the rest of my muscles tense up, causing more pain. I thought I was going to pass out it was so bad. My boyfriend helped me into bed and we put ice on it and I popped some of my pain meds and as I calmed down the pain did too.

I've been monitoring it for the past few days and there's no swelling, discoloration or heat in the area, but it's disappointing to say the least. The pain happens when I tense one specific muscle, that just so happens to be used for pretty much everything. Heat helps it tremendously. I'm afraid to call my surgeon because the last thing I want to do is have to have another surgery, so I've been hoping it just heals on its own. Sleeping is still really hard, and I'm starting to get worn down by it. I just miss being comfortable. Bleh. 

Oh, AND I got my period yesterday. So even more cramping! Yay! 

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