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[Pembo]

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[EsmeraldaX]

 

[Lynn CC]

Hugs to you.
Just remember the more rest you get the better you'll soon feel!

 

[Hillbeans]

WELCOME BACK PEMBO

We all missed you and were very concerned about you. Please feel free to vent to us about anything, that's what we're here for.

Hope things on the homefront (with the inlaws) get better soon too.

 

[helenabear]

Barb... I really do hope you will be feeling much better soon. Just remember this is only temporary and soon you will have life back to "normal" Hang in there and feel free to vent at any time

 

[sorcerormickey]

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Hang in there. It will pay off in the end.

 

[stacilee]

You don't know me Pembo but I have been cheering ( and praying) for you during your ordeal!

I am so sorry that you are feeling this frustration. I think it is a pretty normal part of the recovery process though. Human beings - and especially mothers- want to just hit the ground running. We are never used to being sick for more than a day or two (LOL) that's all our families and ourselves will allow. When we really DO have a doozy to recover from, and sweetipie, YOU have HAD a DOOZY, that slow process is hard to take.

Sometimes post op, a transient (situational) depression settles in that a bit of meds might help to shake off. Talk to your doctor about it, if it hangs on for much longer. He/She may just suggest a little fresh air and sunshine. Sit in a chair outside, perhaps being taken for a ride in the car (if permissable). Are you getting enough rest? Real rest- as in- take a real nap, kind of rest? You cannot heal if you do not get adequate rest. What about nutrition? Are you eating well? Nutrition and hydration are also vital to healing.

My mom fell and broke her hip 2 yrs ago. They put her on antidepressent meds post op right away. When we asked about this they told us that they do it routinely for their "hip patients" because the recovery and rehab time is lengthy and almost all the patients got "depressed" about it. My mother spent 20 years obsessing that she might "fall and break her hip". When she actually did it she just laid there in the bed and said "see, I told you this would happen". She didn't have a very good rehab-attitude. We had to all just push and push and push her.

Try your best to maintain a good positive attitude and know that you family loves you and that you have tons of friend here that are wishing you well and are willing to lend you an ear, or a shoulder anytime you need it.
Hugs to you,
Stacilee

 

[Pooh67_68]

 

[dianeschlicht]

Prayers and PD continued for you. Feel better soon.

 

[Tuffcookie]

Barb, Just remember...You have a trip to look forward to!!!! Hope you're feeling better soon!

TC

 

[The LK 4]

Hi Barb! Nice to see you around again. Hang in there!

 

[Jeafl]

I know it's tough, but hang in there. Try to remember how far you've come already. Feel free to vent to us at any time, there's always someone here.

Big hugs to you, and prayers for an ultra-speedy recovery!

 

[Pin Wizard]

Hugs, Barb! You must be improving if you're feeling this way. Give your body lots of rest. Hope your recuperation time is quick!

 

[Feralpeg]

Hang in there!

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Just wanted to send you a and lots of sunny good thoughts. I am sure it is so hard to be patient. You want to be all better yesterday. I had to stay in bed 9 months once, covered in 40 pounds of plaster and I was only like 14. As a mom we want to do everything. After my surgery a few years ago I cried too. You are not alone. After about 6 weeks I could finally go grocery shopping with someone but could not lift anything. Hang in there. Take it a day at a time. We are all here for you.

 

[ILUVDXL]

Sounds like you need a hotel with room service. Feel better soon.

 

[browneyes]

I think you feeling frustrated about not being completely healed by now is a good thing. It means you'll do everything you can to recoup faster.