Hi All!
It's been so long since I've been here, I'm sorry that I haven't replied to any questions and comments...
I'm exactly one year and 11 days post-op! So happy that this is all in the past, however, I'm having pains and I'm wondering if they're normal??
I started working in October (part-time) and I'm in sales so my job is very physical (walking all over the city, carrying bags). I'm working three days a week. Just recently, I started feeling discomfort that is more than normal. I'm achy, but every now and then I have sharp pains on the upper left side of my back. I thought that by a year I would feel pain-free! Is anyone else experiencing this? I'm not sure if it's from working, the weather... I guess could be many things.
Also, I used to sleep like a baby.... at any given moment I could fall asleep. Ever since surgery, I have a major case of insomnia! I wake up ATLEAST 4 times through the night and am so wide awake I just stare at the ceiling. Advil PM works for me, but even with that, I still wake up from time to time (although MUCH less frequently and when I do I'm hardly awake). I don't want to become addicted to sleep aids! (not even sure if advil pm is habit forming?) Anyone out there experiencing sleep problems since surgery? I don't know what to do!! I hate waking up in the morning feeling so un-rested
Thanks for any feedback....
Les
It's been so long since I've been here, I'm sorry that I haven't replied to any questions and comments...
I'm exactly one year and 11 days post-op! So happy that this is all in the past, however, I'm having pains and I'm wondering if they're normal??
I started working in October (part-time) and I'm in sales so my job is very physical (walking all over the city, carrying bags). I'm working three days a week. Just recently, I started feeling discomfort that is more than normal. I'm achy, but every now and then I have sharp pains on the upper left side of my back. I thought that by a year I would feel pain-free! Is anyone else experiencing this? I'm not sure if it's from working, the weather... I guess could be many things.
Also, I used to sleep like a baby.... at any given moment I could fall asleep. Ever since surgery, I have a major case of insomnia! I wake up ATLEAST 4 times through the night and am so wide awake I just stare at the ceiling. Advil PM works for me, but even with that, I still wake up from time to time (although MUCH less frequently and when I do I'm hardly awake). I don't want to become addicted to sleep aids! (not even sure if advil pm is habit forming?) Anyone out there experiencing sleep problems since surgery? I don't know what to do!! I hate waking up in the morning feeling so un-rested
Thanks for any feedback....
Les
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