Re: post-op days

[Guest guest]

Hi Toni.

I discovered this site after my surgery too which was 13 weeks ago. When I first

looked in the mirror which was the day after surgery I was shocked at how great

I looked but also too how bad I looked I was very swollen and bruised. I was in

surgery for 14 hours and it felt that way too.

I am pleased with the outcome of the surgery, to begin with I didn't think I

would recommend the surgery to anyone but now I would. My surgery said that it

was the post surgery blues. My mum has been factastic through out and I don't

know what I would have done with out her. When my little brother saw me for the

first time he ran in the other direction saying that I wasn't his . After

much coaching and reassurance from my mum and nurses he came to my bed and asked

me some questions and decided I was his sister again.

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[Guest guest]

Thank you for the input . So I guess there really is a light at the end of

the tunnel? What surgery did you have? 14 hours is a long time! I am feeling

better today. The swelling is still extensive, but I am up doing laundry (with

help) and dishes. Life does go on, even when Mom is down! Our golden retriever

dog wouldn't look at me when I first came home from the hospital. She barked

and ran the other way. Makes me feel great. haha But she has since decided

that I am ok to love on. I'm glad you are recovering.

Penketh wrote:Hi Toni.

I discovered this site after my surgery too which was 13 weeks ago. When I first

looked in the mirror which was the day after surgery I was shocked at how great

I looked but also too how bad I looked I was very swollen and bruised. I was in

surgery for 14 hours and it felt that way too.

I am pleased with the outcome of the surgery, to begin with I didn't think I

would recommend the surgery to anyone but now I would. My surgery said that it

was the post surgery blues. My mum has been factastic through out and I don't

know what I would have done with out her. When my little brother saw me for the

first time he ran in the other direction saying that I wasn't his . After

much coaching and reassurance from my mum and nurses he came to my bed and asked

me some questions and decided I was his sister again.

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