Re: pain is back

From: jodi (robinson_ljodi@hotmail.com)
Sun Nov 26 08:45:51 2000


At Sun, 26 Nov 2000, mark harrington wrote: >
>Dear Jodi,
>
>I know how you feel, I am so sorry to hear that your pain has returned. I am
>5 weeks post op and having some disturbing pain back again. I wish that I
>had some answers for you ( and for me).
> I think that I have proberly been too active, as I felt so good to begin
>with, maybe that is the trap, you feel really good for a couple of weeks and
>then whamo, the pain is a warning that you have done too much, or walked for
>too long, etc, I don't know, but that seems to be a pattern with me, I feel
>really good in the morning when I wake , then as the day goes by I find
>myself less able to cope with pain and standing etc, until the end of my day
>when by this time I am full on aching and grumpy, it just does'nt seem fair,
>does it!.
>Last night I went to a party, I stood all night, and today I am really
>suffering, It felt really good to be out and socializing and having a few
>drinks with friends etc,
>today I feel hobbled, I can barely walk , but I now know my limitaitons,
>and I will be more careful. I know this has'nt been much help to you, but I
>just wanted you to know that I care and understand what you are going
>through. I wish I could do more.
>
>With love and prayers
>
>Helen G (Australia)

>>----- Original Message -----
>From: jodi <robinson_ljodi@hotmail.com>
>To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
>Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2000 12:43 AM
>Subject: pain is back
>
>> I don't know what to think I was doing great no pain and feeling good
>> after surgery now the pain is back and so much stronger than before it
>> has been 3 weeks today since surgery , I was in so much pain last night
>> i couldnt sleep and all i could do was cry I had to start back with the
>> pain meds I just hope this doesnt mean the surgery was a failure I just
>> need some answers as to why the pain is back so much stronger than
>> before.
>>mark I am so thankful just to hear from somebody with the same problem just so I know I am not crazy , my husband to me out to eat last nite just to get me away for a little bit and the only way I could go was to take two lorcet to even stand the ride in the car I just feel like giving up at times . I hurt so bad yesterday I prayed for god to take me so I wouldnt be in pain anymore it is almost unbearable at times. thanks for listening
love jodi


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