Recovering At Home Now
Hi All Finally Back at Home
Went in On Thursday as you know came out very late Friday as there were so many delays with some other people and a couple of emergencies as expected.
Had the operation at 9 AM Thursday which finished around 11 AM then was in Recovery Started to wake up around 11.30 am a bit groggy but was fully aware just waiting for my eyes to finally open up gradually.
They fused the C4 C5 vertebras as one and in general, the surgery went well s did have some bleeding as you can see a drain was put in and my oxygen level was lower than it should have been so I had to keep up with the oxygen.
I have some pain in the back of my neck and mainly my right shoulder which is painful at times. so on pain killers for that.
I am trying not to move my head too much as when I do I get more pain and that feeling of straining the neck muscles.
I expected this to be worse from what I have read and seen on YouTube and elsewhere but not to be.
I didn't need to go on a fluid diet and had a couple of sandwiches for breakfast once I was fully awake and I could swallow the food with no problems which I was a bit concerned about.
At times it is a bit painful to swallow but just every now and then.
No neckbrace needed, was up and walking slowly bu the afternoon but really struggled to get out of bed as that is where you don't realize how much you move your head forward when getting up.
So now I have to roll over to my left to get out of bed and make sure I have something to hold onto when I get up without placing strain on the neck.
Didn't get much sleep as expected with all the meds at different hours of the day and morning hours but that's fine. did get some small naps in between but still felt tired.
Friday took ages with some inexperienced doctors who couldn't take blood ever with a cannula in the hand so I asked for another person to do that which even there took a while. nurses are far better than doctors when they need to take blood they have more experience and get the job done right.
On Friday had a CT Scan done in the morning to determine anything else before I could get the ok to go home.
Got the go-ahead at about 6 PM so not impressed with the delay.
Even the nurses keep ringing up to find out what was happening so finally got the ok and was home about 7 pm.
The CT scan did find my thyroid showed enlargement so will wait and see about that later when i see my doctors. and get that checked out. hopefully, all will be benign.
And the C5 and C6 may need to be carefully monitored as if it gets worse may need to go back and get that done as well.
Got the drain taken out and re-bandaged with a waterproof bandage so I can shower safely at home and no need to re-dress it.
Note the image may look worse than what it is but it will heal to pretty much a no existent scar eventually.
So now have to see my doctor in a week with a letter to give them then my neurosurgeon in about 4 weeks to see how it is and also need to get an MRI for my back which is the next issue to deal with.
So thought I would pop in a bit to let you know for those that care and will just take it easy next few days.
As when I type I do feel some added strain on the neck and shoulder so won't be on here much for a bit.
Enjoy your weekend and week ahead.
Andre
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Although you had delays, I'm really happy all went well. DO NOT TRY TO DO TOO MUCH. Your body was traumatized. You need to give it time to regroup. DO NOT make me come there with my boots!!!!! I have my ex MIL to deal with!
SOOOO, I'll send you more energy and hope that you have a speedy recovery. My friend did well too but her knee replacement was a lot less complicated.
REST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
XOXO
Thank you Big Little SIS Boss yes Sir Yes Mame sure thing my friend.
Going to have a great now as I am starting to feel some added pressure so will rest more.
Hope you had a wonderful birthday I know a few thought is a bit early just even got to chance to respond there much on Media.
Regardless love the new you too
Take care and enjoy
XOXO Bro
What a relief that you're okay and home again.
Yes, nurses do take bloods better than doctors lol
Hope you're up and about soon! :)
Thanks Simone and totally agree they know what they are dong more than doctors. As they are the front line defence for health and wellness. such as yourself.
Will be taking a rest still morning but still tired and in some pain on the shoulders so getting harder to type a bit.
Catch you later and thank you once more.
Now I have a reason to misbehave Nurse could use some proper tucking in bed LOL Hehe but going now promise and to dream on.
Yea back up but will take is easy now for a bit and maybe lay down again. Just manages to roll out of bed without that added pain in the neck.
Wow now I can officially said I am a pain in the neck that would make a certain Prince happy LOL
Lol
Even Partha would not even say that about you at this time
Maybe when you're up and about
Ha he already stated something regarding hitman
PP: Shall we hire a hitman to dispose of him?
Guess the Neurosurgeon wasn't as good as a hitman as Prince thought. Still here LOL
(OH NO) A WA Member Has Discovered the PP and Old Fluff Website Then scroll down to after my comment all good fun
Thanks Simone and now may go to bed early it's only 9.30 but still getting tired quickly.
Take care enjoy your day.
Thank not sure why but this has taken so much energy out of me never felt so tired for so long as since the op.
Guess everything catches up to you sooner than later.
Blessing my friend.
Thank Simone will be doing a lot of resting today just wanted to respond then more rest and less activity here
Yes I am Nurse. Now its should be time for you to get some rest as well So go to sleep and rest.:)
Hmmmmm
I will take your word for it then so nightie night sweet dreams and have an awesome day once you wake up many hours later LOL.
there I got them both in goodnight Simone rest well and have a great Sunday
Good I am going to lie down too for a bit to rest the shoulders which is where most of the pain is at the moment.
Good morning Simone well it should be your time anyway. Enjoy your day.I will continue to rest more along the way.
Good morning, Andre
I've been awake since 5 am
Today will be a very productive day for me
AND
A very restful day for you ;)
That is great to hear enjoy your day of productivity and I will enjoy my day of relaxation.:)
Great to hear so why are you not still asleep int's 3.30 am your way..
Do I have to go over there and make sure you are tucked in properly and not hanging around the computer when you should be sleeping MISS NURSE?
Luck I need to rest my neck at the moment you will let you get away with today for now. LOL :)
Well I hope all is well with the nature of the call. Guess not much point to get back to bed now as you would nearly be ready to get up early anyway. So enjoy your day but still rest when you can as we know nurses don't listen to the advice they generally give out but I am sure you are different.
Have a great day Simone and thank you for being here always appreciated connecting with you even though you should have turned the phone off and got some much-needed rest.
So overdo it yourself either.
Lol
I never turn my phone off because I have siblings overseas and anything can happen to them.
They know that I'm always on hand as I'm a light sleeper
Will start my exercise routine earlier than planned as tomorrow is my day off.
Don't sleep in the day time so will pave myself throughout the day to avoid feeling tired.
You are also a great friend and I appreciate you
Good to hear I don't have my phone turned off for the same reason just don't have it near me when sleeping as I leave it near the computer.
I am also a light sleeper which can be both a blessing and a nuisance at times.
At least you have a day off tomorrow so more to achieve along the way.
Thank you Simone Friend for life that's for sure.
Now continue to smile and enjoy your day.
Thank you means a lot.
This will help make the day more enjoyable and less pain-free as well.
But on nurses orders, I will rest soon
Stay awesome in all you do and are. LOL :))))
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It always feels better when you get home. Your own space to relax.
I must say that I am envious. You take a much better hospital picture than I do. You look positively serene whereas mine come out looking like I have been rolling on the surgery floor. Lol.
Stephen
Thanks Stephen truth be told one of the nurses took the photo the first one I asked if she could take it when I went out of surgery and she came back later to take some more along the way.
I guess you have to just lay around for a few days, so make the most of it and try not to get too bored.
Stephen
Yea looks like it when I got home I felt ok but even though I had a long rest at home I didn't last long before those shoulders started to create pain.
That is where I am getting the pain and leaning to roll out of bed which is not as easy as one thinks but getting the hang of it.
Andre
I remember after my first big op about 7 years ago after the colon cancer, getting out of bed was a challenge.
I used to think, I’m so unfit I can’t even sleep properly.
I had the colonoscopy bag on my left side ( had it for 4 months) so negotiating that and the pain meant it sometimes took me 10 minutes to get out of bed.
After this, rolling out the content will be child’s play..
Each day will get easier…
Stephen
Very true Stephen and yes it does take longer to get out of bed but with patience and practice you get better each time.
Glad your ordeal is done and wishing you continue health and strength along the way
Andre