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I had surgery on Wed for a hernia and haven't posted but I hope everyone is well :) I'm doing better, I can walk and get up on my own but bathroom breaks are no fun!
I always thought "hmm someday I'll have a bob lift and a tummy tuck" but after this HELL NO! SO to all of you who have gone under :bows:
I hope everyone is ok and I hope to catch up soon :)
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glad to have you back ! <3
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H_H_L..I'm glad you're okay. Take sometime to really take care of yourself.
I'd wondered where you were. I hope you'll be better soon.
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I missed you:
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I am so glad to hear that you are okay. I actually was wondering, and a little worried, where you disappeared to, since I continue to await your reply ;) .
I am glad that everything went well and that you are healthy and healing girly.
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Here's wishing you a speedy recovery!! Welcome back!
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Thanks guys. Farrah_Holiday mama I am so sorry about what happened to you sweety, I hope he pays babe.
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Of course we missed you! I'm glad you're doing better. I do think that hernia surgery is some of the most painful surgery-not that you HAVE to get boobs and stuff. But from people I've known, that's been the worst. *hugs you*
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Yeah it has been horrible see back in 2003 I was pregnant and I didn't know and i was on my couch and all of a sudden I felt horrible pain! I crawled to my husband and said "I think something is wrong"
He put me in the car and almost at the hospt I felt relief so I said "lets go home" and he said "are you crazy all that pin it must mean something burst!" I got seen and what happened was that the baby was in my tube and not my uterus and it had ruptured my tube. I cried and cried but the pain was so much they said "you need surgery" my baby was gone. They repaired the tube but they didn't find the baby.
A week later after still having pain I went back to the hosp, they didn't even check me and said "oh you just had surgery you will have pain" well see the medication they gave me to dissolve the baby made my ovary on the otehr side burst. I was bleeding internally and the day after I called and said "listen I can't take it anymore" they said "take a pain killer and call back in an hr, I didn't make past 10 min and passed out.
My mom and husband carried me to the car and Bri called 911 they escorted us to the hosp and I will never forget, I was in agony, the guy who checks people in said "this girl needs to be seen now!" the other lady said "well this guy was here first" and he said "sir are you having chest pain? no then move!" I was taken in to surgery again and ended up having my tube removed on one side and my ovary cut.
This developed the hernia. 2 years later a miracle happened, I got pregnant with my baby and all went well but I have suffered with this for a while so finally had this taken care of.
Moral of the story, trust your body and demand to be seen, no matter what their "assumption is"
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Oh my goodness :-[ !
That is incredible High_Heel_Lover, I am so sorry that happened to you.
I am glad however that everything with you and your little baby + family worked out for the better:
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Thank you for sharing your story and thank you for that note of caution.
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I'm glad you're doing okay, HHL. You are in my thoughts, and I hope that you will be much better soon. Take it easy on yourself for a while, all right?
Best,
J.
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Glad to hear you're recovering well - and welcome back!
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Thanks guys. Farrah_Holiday mama I am so sorry about what happened to you sweety, I hope he pays babe.
Thanks hon ! Don't worry, I've got it covered. I just needed to rest my body a bit after what happened. This week, I'm determined to get closure for myself.
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Glad you are back. Have you considered suing the medical practitioners and the hospital who did that to you? They should not get off free after incompetent behavior like that.
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Welcome back. Sending good vibes for a speedy recovery!
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I didn't sue because the doc was fired. Plus I am not really good about that. I'm better but now with the kids here it's hard, the baby wants to be picked up and I can't pick him up :(
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Did they send you home with a little stiff pillow to press against your incision area High_Heel_Lover?
If not, you might find yourself a small stiff pillow, like a couch accent pillow, although any pillow will do. You could also use a soft stuffed animal.
-Keep the pillow firmly pressed against the incision area when you feel the urge to cough, when attempting to get up/sit down/crouch down (I imagine you are rolling yourself up on your side somewhat) and during bowel movements:
This will help reduce the soreness and pain during your recuperation.
-When lying down, use pillows/thick blankets to elevate your legs, knees above chest, in alternating 30 minute shifts (30 minutes elevated, 30 minutes down).
This will increase circulation that you are currently lacking (Due to rest) until you can resume your normal activities, thus promoting a quicker recovery.
Be careful not to move too strenuously when lifting your legs (This applies in general).
-Also, take as many deep breaths followed with as many full exhalations as you can, but be careful not to overdo it ;) .
This is actually the correct way for us to breathe and a simple way to help strengthen your abdominal wall.
And the simplest thing we can do to speed our way to feeling better is the most commonly overlooked:
-Drink lots and lots of water.
I know it might not be what you would like to hear right now, since it will cause you to urinate alot, but it will also flush out your systems-
RESIST(!) the urge to hold your pee in.
I hope this helps; Get Well Soon (already High_Heel_Lover! ;) );
:) .
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