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[mendogal]

@sistersinhim thank you, I will try that. I reached out to my dad as he’s had both his knees replaced but says he never had the blues.

A few thoughts....
You are still YOU. The essence of who you are isn't diminished by needing physical or emotional support.
These seemingly endless days and nights of trying to be comfortable, doing the same regimen over and over, and spending the remaing time trying to distract yourself rather than "being productive" while the rest of the world moves forward.... it's incredibly wearing and really goes against the grain for most of us.
Sending a ((hug))

 

[Layla]

Hi Amber, I am sorry you're feeling blue.
While difficult, feeling down is very common. It can be due to anesthesia, a side effect of many pharmaceuticals, lack of sleep, pain or boredom. Reach out to family or friends, come here for encouragement and support and occupy your mind as much as you're able. Watch your favorite movies, or a Netflix series. Play online games, board games or cards with visitors. Listen to your favorite music, read a book, or magazines, do crossword puzzles. If the weather cooperates, sit outdoors taking in the fresh air, sunshine and sounds of nature. Catch up with old friends via the internet or phone. Plan a vacation or mini getaway for when you're feeling better. Just a few ideas. Try the BoneSmart Social Room for some fun and games and if you want to read some posts from others who've been through what you're experiencing, check out this thread - Depression/post-op blues
Wishing you a peaceful evening a pleasant Wednesday!
@amber777

 

[Axx72]

Blues come and go. 3 steps forward then 1 back. Celebrate those little victories like sleeping a little longer, stretching a little better, feeling a bit more energetic than the day before. Be positive, it will all move forward and before u know it you will have achieved a small goal then another and another.

believe in yourself

 

[amber777]

Today was better. Still extremely tired but my staples came out yesterday. I’m walking with a cane. My doctor gave me permission to drive. My work sent me flowers. My dog is a love.

 

[Jaycey]

My doctor gave me permission to drive.

Wow - it's pretty early for this. Please do take it easy. And be sure you are off all heavy duty medication.

So glad you are feeling better!

 

[sistersinhim]

How sweet of your coworkers! The flowers are beautiful and I'm sure have uplifted you! I'm going to come steal that adorable fur baby! I'm sure he's/she's taking good care of you!

 

[amber777]

@sistersinhim my fur baby is quite needy, her name is Kahlua. I do so love her.

 

[amber777]

@Jaycey I’m occasionally taking tramacet and mostly only ibuprofen. However medications that make people sleepy never affect me that way

 

[sistersinhim]

Kahlua is beautiful. Pets can really help us to recover, I believe. Their needs and love makes us want to get better!

 

[Layla]

Things seem to be looking up, Amber.
Lovely flowers, I love the mix of color!
Cutie pie dog too. Enjoy the weekend!
@amber777

 

[amber777]

QUOTE="sistersinhim, post: 1606836, member: 20465"]
Kahlua is beautiful. Pets can really help us to recover, I believe. Their needs and love makes us want to get better!
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I’m hoping to be able to walk her without pain one day.

 

[sistersinhim]

That day will come and you both will enjoy it.

 

[mendogal]

QUOTE="sistersinhim, post: 1606836, member: 20465"]
Kahlua is beautiful. Pets can really help us to recover, I believe. Their needs and love makes us want to get better!

I’m hoping to be able to walk her without pain one day.
[/QUOTE]

Oh you will!!!!!
Pets also help us relax, mediating pain and anxiety.

 

[amber777]

I am doing better, but the fatigue is kicking my butt. I’m so tired even when I feel like I’ve done nothing. I read the post about energy drain so I think I kind of get it. I still don’t sleep super great and I’m always tired.

 

[sistersinhim]

I still don’t sleep super great and I’m always tired.

This is such a terrible side effect of this surgery and a common complaint. Sleep when and where you can. I took morning, and afternoon naps when I needed them. I slept for a few hours in bed then moved to the recliner for a few hours, then back to the bed, etc.

It's important for you to get your sleep, so get it when you can!

 

[amber777]

@sistersinhim somedays I feel so good and then others exhausted, I am going to try to sleep whenever I can. Everything else will wait. The guilt is hard though.

 

[mendogal]

@sistersinhim somedays I feel so good and then others exhausted, I am going to try to sleep whenever I can. Everything else will wait. The guilt is hard though.

The thing that our health professionals don't tell us: this post op process is essentially a full time job - on top of the trauma of the surgery!

Yes, pretty much icing, elevating, walking a little hourly, and making sure our basic needs are met ( with support at at first) takes up all time and energy, with whatever is left for amusing distraction in any form available.

There's no call for guilt when this is simply what our reality is for several weeks.

Most of us take advantage of various herbal (usually with valerian), OTC, and prescription sleep aids - rotating nightly as the body quickly hbituates to all of them.

Hang in there. You have lots of company!

 

[sistersinhim]

The guilt is hard though.

There's no call for guilt when this is simply what our reality is for several weeks.

I couldn't had said it better!

 

[amber777]

Is there a time frame when it’s ok to give up the shower seat? It’s three weeks today and I’m able to step in and out of the tub, albeit slowly.

 

[Mutti3]

@amber777
Giving up a shower chair is truly an individual choice. Depends on your stability, balance, and if you can shower “unsupervised “. My choice with my first replacement was no shower chair usage. i had “ supervision’! This time, I don’t know. A little older now! But my ” supervisor “ is still willing to help!