depression
I'm sorry I'm complaining so much, I don't let anyone know how rough it is. Then I explode!
Em,
Don't feel like you are complaining. We are all in the same boat. You definitely need to let your doc know how badly you really are feeling and don't let them brush you off. My surgeons nurse was very helpful last week. I could barely speak over the phone because I was having such a bad reaction to dropping a dose of valium. I didn't realize the valium was the culprit until I spoke with the pharmasist. She clued me in how difficult it is to get off of. I see the pain maganement specialist today and it will be interesting to see how that goes. I have no disillusions about coming off all my meds. Having a 19 month old that soon will soon be completely in my care will not be easy and my back will need something. However, I just don't want to be on so much. I also realized that although some are able to cut back rather quickly others are not. My body clearly is very sensitive and has togo slow. Some people talk about weaning off their meds at 6 weeks. Man, at six weeks I was so sick I couldn't even see straight. From week 2 to week 6 I was soooo sick. I just now at 5 months am feeling the way some people claim to feel at 3. I am still loosing weight. Slowly, but still loosing. Everyone is sooo different. You have to take what you read with a grain of salt and listen to your own body that's for sure. I often have to remind myself of that...usually it's my husband reminding me of that! As far as your yoga and pilates classes, I think you will get there in time. You will definitely have to change some of those exercises but that's to be expected. I have people hounding me if I am going to compete in body building again. Please! I can hardly handle the baby let alone weight train for a competition. People do not understand the severity of this surgery. Go easy on yourself and give yourself time. Isn't to bad we all can't take the advise we give :O) It's easier to give it than take it I suppose. Hang in there and speak with your doc about your depression issues. Just speaking with my nurse and her telling me I wasn't the only one made me feel better. Try to smiile a little today and go easy on yourself. Your body will let you know when it is ready for more.
I'm sorry I'm complaining so much, I don't let anyone know how rough it is. Then I explode!
Em,
Don't feel like you are complaining. We are all in the same boat. You definitely need to let your doc know how badly you really are feeling and don't let them brush you off. My surgeons nurse was very helpful last week. I could barely speak over the phone because I was having such a bad reaction to dropping a dose of valium. I didn't realize the valium was the culprit until I spoke with the pharmasist. She clued me in how difficult it is to get off of. I see the pain maganement specialist today and it will be interesting to see how that goes. I have no disillusions about coming off all my meds. Having a 19 month old that soon will soon be completely in my care will not be easy and my back will need something. However, I just don't want to be on so much. I also realized that although some are able to cut back rather quickly others are not. My body clearly is very sensitive and has togo slow. Some people talk about weaning off their meds at 6 weeks. Man, at six weeks I was so sick I couldn't even see straight. From week 2 to week 6 I was soooo sick. I just now at 5 months am feeling the way some people claim to feel at 3. I am still loosing weight. Slowly, but still loosing. Everyone is sooo different. You have to take what you read with a grain of salt and listen to your own body that's for sure. I often have to remind myself of that...usually it's my husband reminding me of that! As far as your yoga and pilates classes, I think you will get there in time. You will definitely have to change some of those exercises but that's to be expected. I have people hounding me if I am going to compete in body building again. Please! I can hardly handle the baby let alone weight train for a competition. People do not understand the severity of this surgery. Go easy on yourself and give yourself time. Isn't to bad we all can't take the advise we give :O) It's easier to give it than take it I suppose. Hang in there and speak with your doc about your depression issues. Just speaking with my nurse and her telling me I wasn't the only one made me feel better. Try to smiile a little today and go easy on yourself. Your body will let you know when it is ready for more.
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