lmb
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That is great. I am jealous. My knee has to be moved around often or I feel horrible uncomfortable then the pain will start. So sleeping is difficult due not being able to get comfortable. Then of course for me is the side effects from the pain medication I NEED to take. We knew it would be difficult balancing pain control with out damaging my colon.Remember not everyone has sleep disturbances. I have slept quite well with both surgeries. Good pain control is critical.
Vomiting was so bad during the time I was heavily medicated. I have been to the ER twice in this 6 weeks for fluids and medication by IV. It's been a nightmare that I don't ever want to experience again.
Ending this post on a good note. I went to the ER for fluids again today, I was dehydrated and vomiting. I got fluids and a few medications, one was Ativan. That was awesome. I felt so calm. I had not felt that way for a while. I came home feeling so much better.
I needed to sleep. I ended up wrapping my leg up with a soft light blanket. Top to bottom. I thought that would protect my leg from having direct pressure laying my side. Also it would help keep my leg mostly straight. I slept 5 hours in my bed on my side for the first time in 6 weeks. I am going try that again tonight to see if it works again. :santaclap: