My back feels pretty good when I wake up. Of course the kids aren't in school yet and we are all rolling out of bed at 8am. I don't seem to function before 8, which is going to be a real problem come August 25. It's not even a pain issue, I just feel kinda yucky. My daily afternoon nap does seem to interfere with night sleep because I usually don't sleep until 11-12 am. I can't imagine giving up the nap!
Anyway, I notice that as evening hits, I walk very rigid and stiff. Getting up from laying down also is pretty painful. I can't even imagine a time when I will get up and not feel my back screaming. When do you think this gets better?
Also, I am still suffering from early morning gas pains in my stomach. Geez, these can be soooo painful. Basically I just lay there and wait for them to pass. I am off the constipation meds and have been pretty regular on my own. I still take Dilaudid 2x a day which I am guessing is still wrecking my stomach.
Next week will be 9 weeks post-op. I certainly can see a big difference even from 2 weeks ago. I do rest a lot at home so I am not really back at a normal life. I still get winded when I stand up too long. I stopped by DMV with my mom to get my temporary handicap placard but we left when the lady told us it was a 1.5 hour wait! All they have is hard chairs. I will be making an appointment, which I highly recommend! That is only a 15 minute wait. All you need is to request a firm from your surgeon- they have them at their office.
Kathy, how are you feeling?
Anyway, I notice that as evening hits, I walk very rigid and stiff. Getting up from laying down also is pretty painful. I can't even imagine a time when I will get up and not feel my back screaming. When do you think this gets better?
Also, I am still suffering from early morning gas pains in my stomach. Geez, these can be soooo painful. Basically I just lay there and wait for them to pass. I am off the constipation meds and have been pretty regular on my own. I still take Dilaudid 2x a day which I am guessing is still wrecking my stomach.
Next week will be 9 weeks post-op. I certainly can see a big difference even from 2 weeks ago. I do rest a lot at home so I am not really back at a normal life. I still get winded when I stand up too long. I stopped by DMV with my mom to get my temporary handicap placard but we left when the lady told us it was a 1.5 hour wait! All they have is hard chairs. I will be making an appointment, which I highly recommend! That is only a 15 minute wait. All you need is to request a firm from your surgeon- they have them at their office.
Kathy, how are you feeling?
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