Oh no... I was waiting for an update and this was about as bad as it gets. I am so dreadfully sorry. When you are so vulnerable, that is the time you need people you can trust and who are completely capable. You have enough stress and trouble to deal with without a surgery "recovery" being so horrible. Do absolutely "bother" your doctor. It doesnt matter if busy. You deserve some answers and consideration. I wish I could make things better for you... That this would all go away. Just... Let people help you... Ask for help and don't try to be too strong. God be with you. ❤️
16 sep. 20 por el miembro: melissatwa
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Peeper- that sounds about as terrible as anything could be- aside from not making it through. You are a strong woman- and I don't just mean because you lift. I hope you get some rest today and feel better soon!
18 sep. 20 por el miembro: davidsprincess
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18 sep. 20 por el miembro: zoebony
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Wow!! Hope you feel better soon. Go slow!! Especially with that much bleeding from surgical site!! LPN not an RN but have done so many posy surgery treatments can tell you not “common”!!! Relax. Stay on left side also for next 24-48 hrs. Keeps blood flow steady & BP down. Good luck!🍀
18 sep. 20 por el miembro: SB 428
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What an ordeal you have been through! Surgery is bad enough but then all the other crap you had to deal with is too emotional! I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Keep us posted on your recovery!💜🙏💜🙏
18 sep. 20 por el miembro: Diana 1234
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Many Blessings to you for a quick recovery.
18 sep. 20 por el miembro: HCB
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Thanks guys! I’m getting rest. I’ve gotten to do some things like pharmacy and Walmart after surgery, help at the school for AR testing and farm shopping Thur, virtual school yesterday... I hate sitting around for weeks so I’m getting things in as I can. Kinda enjoying not being able to clean the house lol. Have to start cooking again today as hubby leaves for his work fishing trip in a couple hours. So far he picked up Arby’s, cooked eggs and bacon and then we had leftovers. So I’ve been busy with the kids a bit but that’s about it. I don’t mind surgeries it’s the down time after that gets to me lol. And the staff at the hospital the last few times. Also the not knowing which bacteria for infection bothers me. Thankfully someone in the lab is updating my portal daily so I know there’s been no growth so far. As for diet, eh who cares right now. In a week I’ll be about the same as I was before surgery. My appetite comes and goes after this one so I’m eating what sounds good when it sounds good. Trying to stick to 1500+ as per drs request for better healing. Need to make some meal plans for next week that’ll include some veggies lol.
19 sep. 20 por el miembro: peeperjj
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Peeper, I’m so sorry you had to go through all that! I know it’s hard to sit still, but hope you’re able to rest and recover quickly. I hope for quick results for you from the lab too. It would drive me crazy not knowing what’s wrong. Sending strength your way! 💖
19 sep. 20 por el miembro: newnamewhodis
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How the heck did I not see this? I'm so sorry and hope you're doing better today. Prayers for a quick recovery, friend, you are really going through the wringer.
19 sep. 20 por el miembro: Katsolo
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It was definitely an odd experience! I’m doing good. Tired a lot but that’s to be expected. Normally I’m energized and my team thinks it’s odd so I was due to have some fatigue this time. My only complaints for home recovery is I hate having this drain and I can’t do anything lol. They want me to take walks but the drain swings and get irritating. So for my ‘walk’ today we are going to the mall. Oldest needs some pumps so we get to go shoe shopping! 3-4 stores to go look through. After that I’m treating the girls and I to some Italian food! Then probably back home for a nap lol. My oldest is helping me with the laundry as I buy the largest laundry soap and softener so can’t lift it yet. She’s agreed to do some of the house cleaning in exchange for a nice pair of dress shoes. Win win!
19 sep. 20 por el miembro: peeperjj
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Oh honey!! For your drain have you tried using a lanyard? I am so sorry for your experience. Nurses really can make or break a hospital stay 😔 Please do bother your doctor. I pray and hope your recovery goes smoothly.
19 sep. 20 por el miembro: OmaRanger2
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I use a lanyard at home sometimes but if I’m doing anything it just swings. I prefer pinning it to my clothes. Right now I have it on my belt loop and a tunic shirt that covers it. At light I pin it to the middle of my bra so I’m less likely to catch the tubing on anything. I have a dr appt in 3 days so I’m hoping to find out everything then. I have a list of questions for him!
19 sep. 20 por el miembro: peeperjj
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Sounds like a nightmare! So sorry! My husband had a drain tube once that bled for awhile after they sent us home. They didn't have any pads and we used paper towels too which is not hygienic when you have an open wound! Thankfully his bleeding stopped within an hour if i remember right. But a cup of blood sounds pretty serious. Hopefully it was other fluids the body produces as well, and you don't become anemic. It sounds like you're doing some better! Hang in there!
19 sep. 20 por el miembro: bearnoggin
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After looking at the bandage and seeing what I’m getting out of the drain bulb I’d say it was closer to 1/2 cup. The medical assistant didn’t seem worried when I told her about the Kleenex and paper towel I soaked through. Just thankful I didn’t give blood a couple weeks ago like I’d planned. Then I’d have been a little low lol. Now I can’t give until we figure out what infection I have and if it’s one in the blood stream.
19 sep. 20 por el miembro: peeperjj
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Hang in there Peep! I pray they knock out that infection soon!
21 sep. 20 por el miembro: bearnoggin
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