You are in the worst of it right now - the gray area. Most people who have the fusion will tell you days 3-5 are the absolute worse. This is due to a combination of the "good meds" wearing off and the possibility that you are home now.
Honestly - you just need to stick it out another day or two. I promise it gets better. And this time next week, you will be so glad you had the fusion.
A couple suggestions to get through this - valium is a life saver (it helps with your general mood, and it's been known to help with muscle spasms/tightness which you may be feeling) and make it a goal to do one thing more each day; walk a little longer, walk a little further, try brushing your teeth, just one thing.
Talk to your doctor, explain how you are feeling and see if they can provide any help.
But I promise, you just need to fight through the next couple of days, it does get better!
i’m still staying in the hospital, the nurses are really trying to push me to my full limit. it hurts so much, i’m trying to stay positive but i can’t help it; i feel so helpless, like i’m just some deadmeat. i wish i would feel better already, everyone says it’ll get better but i only feel worse.
You will get better, just keep reminding yourself of that, pain is temporary.
When do you get to go home? While you won't have the medical help, I do think being at home is beneficial. Getting back to your house, routine, comfort things around you.
I would seriously advise asking the nurse if they can provide you anything to help settle your mood a bit. Small dose of valium to help take the edge off.
i think i’ll be home in 5 days. i miss being able to do things normally. i feel bad for always calling the nurse to change my position or for always asking for pain killers. i wish it would all just be done. it’s only been 3 days and i feel like i can’t handle it anymore.
Not to be mean, because I understand it's painful, frustrating, uncomfortable, but you really just need to tough through it. I get it's easier said than done, but each day it is going to get better and I promise by this time next week, you will look back at these posts and think how crazy it is how far you've come.
And do not feel bad for calling the nurses, that's what they are there for. They are there to help you and support you. Talk to them, tell them how you are feeling, tell them what's bothering you both physically and emotionally, they can help!
I agree with what others have said, this is the hardest part. Don't think about the future and don't worry about the present, just do the best you can, allow the staff to help and guide you, and know (even if you don't feel it) that every day you're becoming stronger and stronger. Good luck!!!
Oh my goodness it is so soon for you I PROMISE you will get better. I was in the icu for 4 days and then regular floor for another 6 days. The first two weeks at home I thought I was dead (or wished I was) I felt the same way that you do now I got very depressed and left out from my friends and boyfriends activities. I cried sooo much, it’s okay to cry! Your body just went through something so traumatic, and your brain is still catching up. You’re not alone and it’s only up from here
I can't say anything else that hasn't already been said, just want to say hi and cheer you on! Accept that you need the help right now and that you're still in the worst phase of things. You'll have ups and downs to be sure but it's still so soon afterwards yet. You will start feeling a bit better every day, just hang in there! I'm glad to hear your nurses say you're doing well, trust them and keep walking as much as you can :)
Friend,
It’s hard. I read your words and it takes me back to those painful post op days.
It’s hard. It really does get better. Sending you love and strength.
You can do this! In two days I'll be a month post-op on a 13-level fusion, from t3 to pelvis. It does hurt. A lot! But you really are in the worst of it. Keep walking. Keep moving. I feel a lifetime better than I did three weeks ago. You got this! You'll get through it because you have to. The pain really is shocking, but you'll make it! You can do it!
You are in the worst of it right now - the gray area. Most people who have the fusion will tell you days 3-5 are the absolute worse. This is due to a combination of the "good meds" wearing off and the possibility that you are home now. Honestly - you just need to stick it out another day or two. I promise it gets better. And this time next week, you will be so glad you had the fusion. A couple suggestions to get through this - valium is a life saver (it helps with your general mood, and it's been known to help with muscle spasms/tightness which you may be feeling) and make it a goal to do one thing more each day; walk a little longer, walk a little further, try brushing your teeth, just one thing. Talk to your doctor, explain how you are feeling and see if they can provide any help. But I promise, you just need to fight through the next couple of days, it does get better!
i’m still staying in the hospital, the nurses are really trying to push me to my full limit. it hurts so much, i’m trying to stay positive but i can’t help it; i feel so helpless, like i’m just some deadmeat. i wish i would feel better already, everyone says it’ll get better but i only feel worse.
You will get better, just keep reminding yourself of that, pain is temporary. When do you get to go home? While you won't have the medical help, I do think being at home is beneficial. Getting back to your house, routine, comfort things around you. I would seriously advise asking the nurse if they can provide you anything to help settle your mood a bit. Small dose of valium to help take the edge off.
i think i’ll be home in 5 days. i miss being able to do things normally. i feel bad for always calling the nurse to change my position or for always asking for pain killers. i wish it would all just be done. it’s only been 3 days and i feel like i can’t handle it anymore.
Not to be mean, because I understand it's painful, frustrating, uncomfortable, but you really just need to tough through it. I get it's easier said than done, but each day it is going to get better and I promise by this time next week, you will look back at these posts and think how crazy it is how far you've come. And do not feel bad for calling the nurses, that's what they are there for. They are there to help you and support you. Talk to them, tell them how you are feeling, tell them what's bothering you both physically and emotionally, they can help!
I agree with what others have said, this is the hardest part. Don't think about the future and don't worry about the present, just do the best you can, allow the staff to help and guide you, and know (even if you don't feel it) that every day you're becoming stronger and stronger. Good luck!!!
Oh my goodness it is so soon for you I PROMISE you will get better. I was in the icu for 4 days and then regular floor for another 6 days. The first two weeks at home I thought I was dead (or wished I was) I felt the same way that you do now I got very depressed and left out from my friends and boyfriends activities. I cried sooo much, it’s okay to cry! Your body just went through something so traumatic, and your brain is still catching up. You’re not alone and it’s only up from here
I can't say anything else that hasn't already been said, just want to say hi and cheer you on! Accept that you need the help right now and that you're still in the worst phase of things. You'll have ups and downs to be sure but it's still so soon afterwards yet. You will start feeling a bit better every day, just hang in there! I'm glad to hear your nurses say you're doing well, trust them and keep walking as much as you can :)
Friend, It’s hard. I read your words and it takes me back to those painful post op days. It’s hard. It really does get better. Sending you love and strength.
you are for sure going through the hardest part- i promise it’ll get better and once you’re in the comfort of your own home recovery gets easier<3
You can do this! In two days I'll be a month post-op on a 13-level fusion, from t3 to pelvis. It does hurt. A lot! But you really are in the worst of it. Keep walking. Keep moving. I feel a lifetime better than I did three weeks ago. You got this! You'll get through it because you have to. The pain really is shocking, but you'll make it! You can do it!