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I’ve hit a wall

I’m 5 weeks post op and this week I’m over it - I’ve hit that brick wall.

Last week was my hardest week yet - I was very irritated, sore, tired and I was sick a few days. 

I’ve been very sore, my pacemaker shoulder, collar bones, top of chest and near my drainage tubes hurt, the incision in my leg is still tender and the swelling has only just gone down. It was a pity party in my head last week, just fed up being sore and not fully being able to do things on my own, the heat wave last week really didn’t help either.

Ive been resting and sleeping a lot but also working on my recovery. Ive been doing 20 minutes of walking a day and doing what household jobs I can manage. 

Despite feeling a bit sorry for myself I’ve been keeping positive and my mind strong. I know that some days will be harder than others and I just have to remind myself to keep going and keep pushing through.  I managed to open the car door this week and sleep on my side for a few minutes, although doesn’t sound very impressive was a big step for me.

 I’ve stopped taking my pain relief  - codiene and panadene forte- only taking one now and then at night to sleep. The drugs make me sick ,tired and I get great visual dreams, but I’d much rather be in a little pain than feeling sick. 

Cardiac rehab starts in March so I have 4 more weeks of resting and light activities until I can really push myself again - going slow can be hard mentally but I know it’s important for a full recovery. 

My scars below healing up really well 










Comments

Tricia said…
Oh dear I do understand, I do hope you can see how very well you are doing, it is so hard and you will soon get through it, no painkillers is massive, scars look to be healing well and soon fade, lots of love and thinking of you xx
29 January 2018 at 18:36
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