feeling a little down

[mdakota]

hi everyone. i havent been on alot, mostly because after the left side got done it was so much more involved then the first that i didnt want to say the wrong thing to people. my right was very straight forward, at least as straight forward as it could be with dysplasia. this time it has been a real challenge. in all respects. to keep my stamina up, to keep my mood up. well today i had a meltdown. i went outside to go to pt and it was pouring. all i could think is, i'm 81/2 weeks out and i cant even get myself out of the rain. i'm still on one crutch, and i'm ony doing the exercises now that i could do 4 days after the last surgery. its just all really disheartening. i'm supposed to return to work in 1 month and i cant be on so much as a cane and do my job. im pretty scared. i really dont know if i shouldnt start looking at getting a different job. i'm a dialysis nurse and we deal with alot of water and at times a patient will start bleeding and we have to clean every spec of the floor. like i said i really need some encouragement

 

[Jamie]

Dakota, so sorry to hear you are feeling down. It is frustrating when things don't move along like we had planned. And the rain doesn't help either.

Would it be possible to get a little more time off from work since you are healing slower this time? That would take some of the pressure off you. Or you might search around and see if there are other job opportunities out there....you don't have to take a different job...just look at options in case you need to do something less strenuous for a while.

The most important thing of all is for you to heal properly! That's your number one priority! And it sounds like you are doing a great job listening to your body....it wants to go slower this time and you're wisely allowing it to do that!

Are you still taking some type of anti-inflammant pain medication? Some of your low feelings might be related to a low-grade pain. If you're not, try taking Aleve or Advil on a regular schedule according to the label for a week or so. Take them day and night and see if that makes a difference.

And don't EVER hold back on posting!!! That's what BoneSmart is her for...to help you through the rough times as well as celebrate the successes! We WANT to help. So let's hear more from you, okay? ((((HUGS))))

 

[Judles]

Don'







don't be so down on yourself, mdakota!

 

[Judles]

BOY DID that COME OUT LOPSIDED! We all heal at different rates...the worst is over...ithink positive! thins REALLY will get better before you know it!! You'll see!!:cnsl:

 

[JudyS]

Dakota,
I'm having the same problems with my back that wont end. I empathize with you. Not sure if that is correct english!!
You are still making progress in the right direction. Sorry it is going slow this time, but a lot more had to be done so it is too be expected.
Please post though, we care and want to help.
Be easy on yourself.
judy

 

[brendaM]

Dakota: I'm sorry to hear that you are depressed. I went through about 2 weeks of depression, crying everynight, feeling like I was not getting any better. Well, I have finally turned the corner and I'm starting to feel better everyday. I have to make myself take the pain medicine so I am able to do my exercises like I should and even to be able to walk. Hang in there, you will turn the corner also.

 

[debb0223]

I also felt discouraged from time to time because we are so used to doing everything quickly and by ourselves. I really have no hip pain but I still have a muscle ache from my SI joint around to the front and lower back pain. Your body has to adjust to it's new stance and you have to listen to your body! Rest when it tells you and keep your chin up!!

 

[Josephine]

Poppet - that's so sad. To be in that vice between not getting better and needing to get back to work. But 8 weeks - that's till awful early when you've had a rough surgery. I'm with Jamie - you need to talk with your boss and see if you can get some extra time off.

Plus, what pain meds are you on? and how often do you take them?

 

[Texas]

Hey M you i dont think i have ever heard you down you are so strong geez look at your old post all those problems you had with those hips you know he did alot im a knee but i know 8 weeks i cant see that working and the rain i know its been alot lately...girl you have been dealing with this since you were young now give that some time to heal it will do rush it.....break downs i think im the queen .lol.............you have been thru soooo much dont go backwards and rush bk to work call them...........post anytime we are always here for you..............pick your chin up and look ahead at the things you will be able to do which will really be alot...............hang in there .....and here's a bug hug !!!!!!!!!!