My sleep schedule has been pretty weird to say the least. I went to bed around 9pm I did take another percocet (no itching this time) mainly just because I wanted to sleep. I woke up around 1ish, 2ish and I got up with Tj at 2:30 to go to the bathroom, etc while he got ready for work. Back asleep after 3..up at 6:30 until 8 back asleep until 10. Around 9, I woke up coughing.
OH.MY.GOD.
I wanted to die.
I had water by the bed and I took a few sips but I had to make myself not cough. That was NOT easy. It hurt so bad. More than I could have imagined. Laughing hurts too, something fierce.
My grandma wants me to take Peyton to St. Judes, about her bladder problems. I don't know how I feel about this. I could take her to the #2 ranked hospital in pedi urology which is in philadelphia but whats the point? It's so cut and dry whats wrong with her, the problem is she's non-compliant with treatment. It's disheartening to think that she thinks I could be doing MORE for her though. I've already got THREE opinions. THREE. I mean, I can only do so much short of massive amounts of traveling. And then what, what if we have surgeries or procedures done at those locations we will have a long drive home and that won't be good either.
Her neurosurgeon has agreed to order an MRI with contrast to see if we are missing anything that could be putting pressure on her bladder, so I need to get that set up, as soon as I'm able to function. Also need to get the girls back, but i'm not sure how I'm going to take care of them! It's going to be difficult to say the least.
Everyday is getting much much better though. My drain output yesterday was only 55 (35 for the first 12 hours and 25 for the second 12 hours of the day). It has to be under 30 to be removed, it has been halfing everyday and barely has anything in it now. I'm going to call and schedule tentatively to have it removed tomorrow! I think that will make me feel more 'normal,' otherwise I would have to wait until Monday, gah.
I'm worried about sleeping in the bed with Peyton since she rolls and kicks but refuses to sleep anywhere but beside me. I just need to get better, quicker. And I know my recovery has been amazingly easy so far but I just need to get this behind me so that I can take care of the girls and move on with my life.
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Not being available for my girls has been the hardest part of my recovery. I am 6 days post op and felt somewhat "normal" today. Good luck! Oh and when you were coughing did you hug a pillow? That helps.
ReplyDeleteMeghan-I didn't have a pillow to grab that wasn't under me lol. I think i'm day 3 post op today since my surgery was Monday.
ReplyDeleteI was going to ask you something else but I forgot now, sigh.
OH! I remember, what day did you get your drain out?
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the pillows- I feel like I have EVERY pillow in the house in bed with me but there still isn't enough! I had surgery Friday and my drains came out Tuesday. Fingers crossed for you that they come out tomorrow! Is the itching any better for you? I am still an itchy mess.
ReplyDeleteI was just worried tomorrow would be taking them out too soon! I was only itchy that night. I do have a severe tape allergy though (the adhesive) which sounds kind of like what yours is. You could try taking plain claritin that might help. My drain is supra pubic so I'm interested to see how much tube is..up there lol.
ReplyDeleteI think mine is absolutely related to the tape because the actual incision site doesn't itch- I am itching up both sides where the drains were taped. I am going to call the doctor today and see about calamine lotion or Benadryl spray- I figure if it isn't on the incision site I should be allowed.
ReplyDeleteHow did you handle removing the bandages? Are you going to post pictures?
ReplyDeleteThey did a dressing change the day after and only redressed bc I was bleeding a little. I don't want the incisions to touch the garment though so i bought a thing of rolled gauze and have been lightly taping it on after a shower.
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I have been wearing a soft thin tank top under my binder. That has helped with the rubbing.
DeleteHmm thats a good idea..i might try that after the drains come out and they say everything looks good tomorrow. I have a bunch of soft tanks i havent worn in years bc they were "too tight" lol.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are fantastic! How excited are you? We are still so swollen - just think about how good it will look in a few weeks!
ReplyDeleteI dont feel smaller..lol its werid. Those were late last night so i think thats why the swelling looks worse. Im kinda bummed about my vertical incision. I just hope the swelling goes down a good bit. He said the MR i needed was significant. Just really hoping for no complications. I dont have time for that!!!
ReplyDeleteAre you seeing the doctor today? Keeping my fingers crossed about your drains!
ReplyDeleteJust left. Sadface. Drain for the weekend it was at 43cc so my dr says 30 the other dr said 40 but they are being cautious. Didnt want to have to needle anything out by taking it too soon. My cough is worse i cried in the car bc i had to cough. Getting cough meds now. Pretty blah today..emotional about everything! I dont feel like i will ever be normal again and of course kind of regret it.
DeleteI had my emotional day 2 days ago and it will pass. I can't say anything motivational about the drains because that freakin' sucks!!! I know how badly I wanted mine out and I had already prepared myself for a full blown meltdown if he said no.
ReplyDeleteI hope im not starting my period bc i dont even know id work around all the stuff going on lol. Im kinda ok with it..not like i will be going anywhere this weekend or anything. I feel really tingly today..all over my stomach its weird!!
ReplyDeleteWoke up the morning of surgery with mine! I am 1 week post op today and I am starting to feel like myself again. I actually sat at the dinner table last night and ate with my family. You are just a few days behind me!
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