Hi Dollie,
It sounds like you are doing well despite the feelings that you are not! I definitely had plenty of blue and weepy moments and days! The first 2 months are really hard, but just focus on getting enough rest, and do yourself a favor by keeping your pain under control. I cheated myself on pain control in the early days because I was so nauseated and sick from the oxycodone. My husband was concerned that I did not have adequate pain control, but at the time I couldn't deal with the heavy narcotics anymore. Let your family baby you, and do not expect to accomplish anything. Who cares about the holiday shopping? You can always celebrate Christmas in February once you feel stronger.
I too had the sensation that my ribs had been beaten with a baseball bat for several months at least.
As for your questions, I used my walker for two days then didn't need it.
I wore loose comfy lounge pants for about 5-6 weeks I think. It took awhile for the abdominal swelling to go down, and jeans just seemed so restrictive and uncomfortable. I am sure there are others who got back in their jeans sooner.
Keep up the good work, you are doing great!
It sounds like you are doing well despite the feelings that you are not! I definitely had plenty of blue and weepy moments and days! The first 2 months are really hard, but just focus on getting enough rest, and do yourself a favor by keeping your pain under control. I cheated myself on pain control in the early days because I was so nauseated and sick from the oxycodone. My husband was concerned that I did not have adequate pain control, but at the time I couldn't deal with the heavy narcotics anymore. Let your family baby you, and do not expect to accomplish anything. Who cares about the holiday shopping? You can always celebrate Christmas in February once you feel stronger.
I too had the sensation that my ribs had been beaten with a baseball bat for several months at least.
As for your questions, I used my walker for two days then didn't need it.
I wore loose comfy lounge pants for about 5-6 weeks I think. It took awhile for the abdominal swelling to go down, and jeans just seemed so restrictive and uncomfortable. I am sure there are others who got back in their jeans sooner.
Keep up the good work, you are doing great!
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