OT: Emergency Surgery - Back Home

Hi, Dee.

Yes, I do remember you, and I have been wondering how things went.

What a dreadful experience for you! No wonder you are feeling down. Do you have any friends in the area? I remember when I had a hysterectomy, I felt pretty rotten for a while, and mine was just a "regular" one. Trust me, this, too, will pass and you will start feeling better. THe good thing is that, by the time the weather improves, you will be able to get out and about. Even now, you should try to get out once in a while. I don't know if you attend church or not, but calling your minister could help. He (or she) would probably be able to arrange visitors for you, or transportation to church if you feel up to attending.

Sending healing wishes and prayers your way,

Higs., Katherine

Hi Dee Dee,

a big cyberhug to you! Have a speedy recovery!

Hugs,

Anna Maria

Dee, WOW. I pray you heal quickly, and the depression lessens! Hugs, Noreen

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Hi Dee!!! I remember you! Good you are back again! You will soon be better, but the first cople of months you will not have too much energy, I guess! (Experience ;-) Allow yourself to rest, and start crocheting when you feel for it! Get yourself a good book or a audiobook from the library, try to relax and know you will be 100% again! The "mood" too! Big hug from AUD ;-)

Hi DeeDee,

Yes, I too remember you and I'm sorry you have had to go through so much, but know that my prayers are winging there way to you that you have a speedy recovery. Crochet when you feel up to and come and chat with us here. You know someone is always around to read your notes.

Hugs and Prayers,

Nora

Yes Dee, I do remember you and that you were going to have surgery. I'm sorry to hear that you've had such a bad time, but at least you are out of the hospital and will recover. About the depression, I have dealt with a mild case my whole life, but my husband has major depression and has had it since a child. I do know that there is no set answer. I try to get him out of the house when it hits bad, if possible just going outside for awhile could be helpful. From your email it looks like you might be in the Rochester area. I'm originally from Batavia, so the weather should be starting to get warmer. I also think that buying yourself some flowers (sounds corny, but works for me) can be helpful. Before you know it you will be your old self and crocheting up a storm :) If you would like, feel free to email me privately. I may not have the answer but I can be very supportive!

Take Care, Debby (FL)

Hi DeeDee! I remember you. And if you see this, I send you a huge hug. Get better soon.

Oh my gosh Dee Dee!

I hope you feel better soon. Please don't try to do too much too soon and hang in there!

Leah

Dee,

I hope you feel better soon. What a scary experience, hopefully all is resolved, and you are on the way to a complete recovery.

If you like to read, can I suggest Evanovitch (stephanie Plum series), she is funny and may make you chuckle a little. Books on tape, or rent videos, and there are sites on line that have novels you can read for free.

Can the depression come from hormone changes, if so, perhaps the doc can help with that. Remember, we are all here. Tune in anytime.

Diane

Sorry to hear that you have had such a rough time lately. Just remember that someone is usually here if you get lonely and you can always email off-group. I have one of those hysterectomy scars, too. It does get better. Just do exactly what the doctor says and don't try to do too much too soon.

Take care! BonnieBlue

Hi Dee Dee,

I am glad you are home safe and sound! If you can do it, I think getting out for a walk every day would be a good thing to increase your strength and stamina - the first walk might only be to the front gate and back. Do you have any friends nearby who would go with you till you are a bit stronger?

This too shall pass and you will feel so much better for having the surgery over and done with.

Hugs, Eimear

Dee, I hope you feel better soon. Try to take it easy!

Dee Dee,

Yes! I remember you ... and was wondering how you're doin'. Sorry to hear you had such a frightful time. I guess it's fortunate that you were at the doc's when you bled .... Healing always seems to take an eternity, but try not to do too much too soon. Hang out here for company -- seems like some are always around while others (like me) pop in about once a day. Hopefully the depression lifts as you heal .... That can happen -- depression from illness; and when it comes like that, it usually lifts once you're able to get back to your normal schedule. Mention it to your doc, especially if it doesn't lessen as you heal.

I send you hugs and wish I were nearby to visit and cheer you. Eve

Dee Dee , of course we remember you ! and you have been in our prayeers too. I am glad you are home and although the op is terribly unpleasant at least it isoveer and will eventually heal. I am very sorry you do not have company - at least you can "talk" to us and we do not mind if you do not sound well - we will try and cheer you up .

The most important thing right now is to take it **very** easy - no lifting - leave it there it will not do away - and you can pick it up when you are well again. Rest is also important and try and not get too depressed - I know it must be very frustrating to just have to be resting - when ever you feel depressed just get on here and get rid of it all - we will understand. Take care God Bless Gwen

Wow, good thing you were in the doctor's office when it happened. I am glad that you have it all taken care of now though. The road to recovery is hard (remember not to overdo it), but it *will* get better, I promise. I had to have a total (everything out) hysterectomy 14 1/2 years ago due to having cervical cancer... so I went through menopause rapidly (within two weeks, tops) and was SO b*tchy and over-emotional that I couldn't even stand myself. The depression is normal too, by the way, so don't let it take over your thoughts too much... just remember that most women who have a hysterectomy do get depressed, and with Fibromyalgia you tend to feel like that from time to time anyway... I know I do! *hugs*

Take care and rest! Do yarnwork and/or read when you feel up to it, or just watch TV if that's all you have the energy for... and gradually you will start to come back to the way you were before.

Oh dear, and with no time to prepare for it emotionally either. But lucky you to still have an ovary and cervix - no HRT.

Endometrial ablation isn't all that minor either, but it's not usually as hard to recover from.

But better than nothing, I imagine.

When you have the computer to yourself, look for a support newsgroup. I know there was one called alt.support.endometriosis so I'm sure there is one, probably called alt.support.hysterectomy - start reading it, read the FAQ for it, etec. Having a group to share with, that have been through similar experiences, can help a lot.

Meanwhile, follow the doctor's orders - don't lift things, not even a heavy purse. Laundry can wait, or be done one piece at a time, soaking in a sink.

The other responses are right, getting out - with care, and not overdoing it - can help with the depression. When you go out, I recommend that you carry a cane, even if you don't need one; it's a visible signal to others that there's a "hidden injury" and you might need extra consideration: time to get through doorways, open heavy doors, etc. (And if they bump into you, you have something to whack them with!)

While you are healing you may want to consider taking extra vitamins to help the process. I've heard good things about gently coating scars with pure vitamin E (either bought as oil or from cutting open a vitamin E capsule).

As you said, one day at a time, one stitch at a time.

Just don't buy shoes while you are on pain meds - I did that, and found out later how tight they were!

=Tamar

Hi Dee Dee

Get well soon and I tripple the idea about books on tape or reading. And I second the Evonovich idea , as long as you have a sense of humor! :-) Get well and well be looking for your posts!

Kim C Tx