Home is where the HEART is...

[designlady]

Hello everyone!

I am finally home (2nd day) and boy does it feel great! Climbing that mountain was really tough! LOL! I want to thank all of you for the prayers sent my way...both for me and my family! I honestly believe that prayer is what got me on my feet and on the road to recovery. The Lord decided to leave me here a while longer. The great thing is that I remember very little of anything...I was put in different CCU's three times...had an ablation...had spikes in blood pressure, etc. but I don't remember much of anything. Probably a good thing thing from what I understand...I'm missinbg 18 days of my life and actually feel good about it...LOL!

There have been so many bumps in the road. I am still getting fluid around one of my lungs. The first time they drew off 1 1/2 liters, the second time they drew off 1/2 liter...my doctor is hopeful that will be the end of this however he said it could go on for several months. I am okay with thisw however...I was juat glad to know that I wasn't having panic attacks and imaging I couldn't breath. Now I know what to watch for and can get it taken care of before it becomes a huge problem.

I am still extremely sore...calling the doctor for more pain pills tomorrow...any suggestions? I would prefer something not quite so strong or as addicting as hydrocodone. Any advice would be deeply appreciated! Sneezing got me today...whew!

I am really experiencing panic or anxiety attacks. I am trying to work through these so any help there would also be appreciated. Is this normal or am I alone with these scared feelings?

Thanks in advance for suggestions, ideas and advice. Again thanks for all the prayers!

Hugs from home!
Jane
Designlady

 

[Cooker]

Jane....glad you are home....Fear is normal...anxiety too....I was acutely aware of EVERYTHING I felt or thought I felt...In time you will gain confidence and begin to feel like your old self....As far as the pain goes I commend you for wanting to try something not quite as strong...but if you need it you need it....I think being in pain slows the recovery.....take what you need...you will taper off.....I wish you a smooth recovery from here on out

 

[Superbob]

Jane,

GREAT that you are home. Sorry you had a bumpy ride getting there. Yes, anxiety is commonplace. I remember while sleeping in my recliner waking up every few hours with a fear that I couldn't breath or wasn't breathing right. This wasn't completely irrational because I had had trouble post-up regaining oxygen intake and had to spend extra time on the vent and then sleep with an oxygen mask on my face for a few nights. Not fun.

Anyway, my point is that it is perfectly normal to have these concerns, but they will pass. It sounds like you are improving now. Try to enjoy being pampered, watch some good movies on DVD, listen to some soothing music, walk, rest, breathe, eat.... you will do fine! Welcome to this side of the mountain!

 

[CThrock]

Sounds as if going home was just what you needed. I don't remember lot of things about the stay at the hospital,ICU I don't remember anything. I believe the good Lord had it plan that way so I could get through it all.
I don't like taking pain meds either, you can probally ask the dr later for something else. For now just try to relax, and walking does help the pain.
Soon you will feel better and be able to do a little more everyday.
You are in my prayers for a great recovery. So rest up!!

 

[netmiff]

Jane, welcome to this side of the mountain. I know what you mean about not caring about your missing days, although I only lost 2 of them.

Take care of yourself now that you are at home, walk, breathe, eat, sleep and soon it will all be behind you.

 

[WayneGM]

Welcome home. You've been through quite a trauma so your feelings are normal. It takes time but it gets better. Concentrate on walking, stretching, breathing, eating, and relaxing and you'll do fine. Best wishes.

 

[Curtsmum]

Glad you are home, best of luck, hope things get better soon.

 

[marie]

Positive thoughts and prayers coming your way. The anxiety is certainly normal for me I am five plus weeks post op and I still have that. Often thinking something's not right and when I check my pressure, pulse, etc everything is right where it should be. so the worrying in normal but gets better with time. Take care of yourself.
Earline

 

[AgilityDog]

So glad you are doing better. Sounds like you had a really rough time.
I hate hydrocodone, myself. It upsets my tummy and makes my brain disconnect from my body long after the dose wears off. Ick. Now I tell them I'm allergic to it.
I was given Darvocet after going home from surgery, which was quite strong enough, thank you. Of course, this was after 10 days in ICU on morphine, which was no longer needed once those horrid drains came out. My doctors say I am "narcoticly naive" i.e. my bod's not used to the heavy artillery. The anesthesiologist says I'm "a cheap date." Snicker.

 

[Guest]

JANE!

Glad that you are HOME and posting again ... WELCOME BACK!

Thoughts/prayers coming your way for a continued SUCCESSFUL recovery .



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[Bina]

Jane, I hope you are doing okay.
I was in hospital for 16 days and then when I got home I was panic stricken often....I needed to try to focus on other things. I got books of word puzzles, sudoku puzzles, and I did some needlepoint.
I also went through a phase of ordering stuff from Sears on-line outlet site.