September 9th surgery

[mabeckoff]

Melissa,
It's good to hear your updates. "They" say that you heal faster and better at home, whoever they are. LOL I would have thought they would have taken your staples out before you came home since you were in the hospital for quite a while. I've never had staples either. I would imagine they would itch. It just sounds miserable. I'll be glad for you when you get them out. It's also good that you have arrangements for help at home with PT and OT.

I know for me when I'm at home I feel that I have to do housework. Let it go or have someone else come over and do it. You need to focus on you right now. Every day is a day closer to feeling better. I've been thinking about you.

Take care.

I am getting my staples out tomorrow at my GP. Dr Bederman's min amount of time before he will take staples out is 2 weeks and that will be tomorrow

[Doodles]

Melissa--
I love your no housework attitude! Just concentrate on you. It sounds like you've had some better days and it's about time for that for you! Take care. Janet

[mabeckoff]

Melissa--
I love your no housework attitude! Just concentrate on you. It sounds like you've had some better days and it's about time for that for you! Take care. Janet

I am feeling OK and do not want to push myself with housework. I have to concentrate on me getting better and staying there

Thanks Jan

[loves to skate]

Melissa,
I am so glad to hear that you are feeling better and that the pain in finally under control. Lots of healing thoughts coming your way. You deserve it.
Sally

[mabeckoff]

Melissa,
I am so glad to hear that you are feeling better and that the pain in finally under control. Lots of healing thoughts coming your way. You deserve it.
Sally

Thanks Sally

[mabeckoff]

I can't wait for tomorrow when I get my staples out

[backissues]

Melissa,
I have been keeping up to date with your progress but haven't been able to log in. I've been sending positive vibes your way without logging in. I had trouble with my computer and computer viruses.

However, I am happy to hear you are making progress now. That's great!!

Let's hope you will be more comfortable without the staples. This is another step in the healing process.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Irene

[mabeckoff]

I got my staples out this morning. I feel so much better without them

[rohrer01]

I'm sure that's a relief! Are you able to get your incision/s wet yet?

[mabeckoff]

i can shower but not swim or get in a tub yet

[rohrer01]

Yeah, I suppose they don't want you in germy (is that a word?) water. It would be nice to sit in a deep pool of warm water, although I speak without knowledge since I have not had surgery. I just know that makes my back feel better from muscle spasms.

[mabeckoff]

I would love to sit in a tub of warm water but it is too risky with the germs

[JenniferG]

Another step along the way... How are you feeling today Melissa?

[mabeckoff]

My pain is under control but my weakness is not. Also, my wounds are itching like crazy

[jrnyc]

is the itching from healing?
do you think you could be anemic?...or is the weakness from having surgery and
the exhaustion major surgery can cause....?

i hope you start to feel better every day....

jess