Guest guest Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Edie, Wow! Thanks for writing all of that out. It's so helpful to see all of the details there and to have an idea of what to expect physically and emotionally after my own revision. You really sound like you're doing great, and I hope everything continues to go well for you during your recovery > > Hi Cam, > > Hmmmm, your request is a challenge, but I'll see if I can live up to it. > > For those of you unfamiliar with me here's a bit of background. I'm currently 8 weeks post > op from P/A/P surgery done all in one procedure by Dr. Bendo at the Hospital for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Thanks everyone, as always, for all the encouragement. I do hope it is helpful to share my experience, but understand that everyone is different, and will bring a different spin to their recovery. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to have a postitive attitude about yourself, your body, and your recovery, even when times are tough. I'm a bit of a pragmatist, and don't like to baby myself (but I do try to take good care of myself) and so I'm not much of one to sit around feeling sorry for myself. The depression associated with this type of massive interventive surgery is just par for the course...but it may be helpful to be aware of its possibility beforehand just so it doesn't come as a shock. It does pass. Also, do as much research and understanding of your procedure as you can. Knowledge is power. And you won't be in for as many rude shocks. It helps also to differentiate what is the " normal " parts of recovery from things you may need to discuss with your doctor immediately. Which leads met to this...My mom broke her hip in January, and upon discharge from the hospital, they gave her a great little summary about normal things you will feel after any type of major surgery. I am going to dig it up now, and post it for you all. It's incredibly helpful, and should be given out to all patients everywhere, as far as I'm concerned. Oh yes, one last thing. I re-read my post, and I meant to write PUBLIC transportation, not PUBIC. I find pubic transportation to be a little itchy! Once again, thanks for the kind words...will let you know how it goes next week. Edie > > > > Hi Cam, > > > > Hmmmm, your request is a challenge, but I'll see if I can live up > to it. > > > > For those of you unfamiliar with me here's a bit of background. > I'm currently 8 weeks post > > op from P/A/P surgery done all in one procedure by Dr. Bendo > at the Hospital for > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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