Hi Bill, I thought the recovery would be more dramatic too, especially reading others posts but I agree with Jim, it\'s gradual. Some parts of the day you\'ll ...Read more
Hi Bill, I thought the recovery would be more dramatic too, especially reading others posts but I agree with Jim, it\'s gradual. Some parts of the day you\'ll feel great. Then another part of the same day you\'ll feel like crap. Then sometimes you\'ll forget about the pain and even forget to take your painkiller. I did that and that was awful. So, I learned to take the pain killer like clockwork, every 6 hours. Mitch Friedman mentioned to me that the recovery is not linear and I couldn\'t agree more. This took me a little by surprise. I have to say I do enjoy the luxury of taking a nap whenever it moved me. So, succumb to it if you can. Lily Cardlin
Hi Bill,
I hear what you\'re saying, but this recovery is a gradual thing. I\'m 5.5 weeks post surgery, and have good days and not-so-good days interspersed. ...Read more
Hi Bill,
I hear what you\'re saying, but this recovery is a gradual thing. I\'m 5.5 weeks post surgery, and have good days and not-so-good days interspersed. In my case, my docs think one reason that it\'s taking time is because I\'m anemic. I was transfused with one unit right after surgery, and was borderline for a second unit, which was not given.
Take care -- it will get better - you can do this
Jim Smith
Hi Bill,
Good information about not stopping pain meds too soon. You want to do good and cut back the med ASAP, but don\'t realize they build up in your system ...Read more
Hi Bill,
Good information about not stopping pain meds too soon. You want to do good and cut back the med ASAP, but don\'t realize they build up in your system and work best when you take them as prescribed.
Funny how some people can come right off and some absolutely need to take them.
Hope recovery continues to progress well.
Take care,
Nancy B
Hi Bill, Time sure has gone by fast. It doesnt seem like you have been 2 weeks. That is great. Keep up the good work. A lot of people here have said they had ...Read more
Hi Bill, Time sure has gone by fast. It doesnt seem like you have been 2 weeks. That is great. Keep up the good work. A lot of people here have said they had pain in back and shoulders but it will go away soon. Just keep doing great.
For the long haul
Linda H
I am from: Dunn, North Carolina
