"You're grouchy"

[Claudia1]

My family tells me I'm grouchy.

Ya think maybe it has something to do with the new knee I had put in 10 days ago. Or maybe it is the row of 15+ staples in my leg. Or maybe it is the pain medicine that is warping my brain. Oh, wait.... it must be the naps and quiet times I need between the excruciating knee exercises.

They were warned! I put food in the freezer and told them that I would not be myself for a few weeks. I came home from the hospital last Friday and think I'm doing good. At least that is what my therapist says. I took very few narcotics the last few months (a very, very hard thing to do with bad knees) but I'm taking all I can now. I'm not screaming of crying during therapy but it is still very, very painful.


Seriously, my family is good with me and helpful but I had to chuckle a bit when I was told I'm grouchy.

I TOLD THEM THIS WOULD HAPPEN! Maybe it will start to sink in that everything I told them prior to the surgery is really gonna happen. Things like my attitude, their responsibilities for food and the laundry, etc...

Naw, Mom is just grouchy!

 

[JessicaR]

Yes grouchy happens sometimes! My kids called me the same when I was recovering from spine surgery - my grouchiness lasted quite a few months.

I wish you more pain free days and a speedy recovery!

 

[Jennasis]

Sorry you aren't feeling well.

What are you doing that has prompted the "you're grouchy"response? I ask, because my MIL is an unholy witch and had knee surgery 3 weeks ago (no replacement. Needed her broken leg fixed with plates and screws). She pulled a pretty foul stunt Saturday that was out-of-line, and her "apology" was "my leg hurts, the meds make me emotional blah blah blah". None of her situation is an acceptable excuse for her nasty behavior. She isn't the first person to go through a terrible painful ordeal and surgery in our family....but she is the first to use it as an excuse to be a nasty human being.

If your family says you're grouchy, ask yourself "why?", and then make sure you aren't taking your frustrations out on them. And also, follow your doctor's orders to the T, and keep the meds a-coming. It will get better in time. I promise. Feel better.

 

[dngnb8]

My family tells me I'm grouchy.

Ya think maybe it has something to do with the new knee I had put in 10 days ago. Or maybe it is the row of 15+ staples in my leg. Or maybe it is the pain medicine that is warping my brain. Oh, wait.... it must be the naps and quiet times I need between the excruciating knee exercises.

They were warned! I put food in the freezer and told them that I would not be myself for a few weeks. I came home from the hospital last Friday and think I'm doing good. At least that is what my therapist says. I took very few narcotics the last few months (a very, very hard thing to do with bad knees) but I'm taking all I can now. I'm not screaming of crying during therapy but it is still very, very painful.


Seriously, my family is good with me and helpful but I had to chuckle a bit when I was told I'm grouchy.

I TOLD THEM THIS WOULD HAPPEN! Maybe it will start to sink in that everything I told them prior to the surgery is really gonna happen. Things like my attitude, their responsibilities for food and the laundry, etc...

Naw, Mom is just grouchy!

No grouchy, GRUMPY!

This is a DIS board, get the associations straight. I forgive you because youre medicated.


EDIT: Just a side note, if youre taking narcotics, better make sure you take Ducolax or you will get an impaction. Dont want to follow the knee surgery with a hemorrhoidecoty. You think youre grouchy now!

 

[minniecarousel]

The only time I have ever seen my oldest sister sweat was while she did her PT after her knee surgery. Her opposite hip was so bad, that they had to replace that before they could replace the knee. Rehab for a hip is very different than rehab for a knee. She worked so hard on her knee rehab! Use the pain meds right before a PT session. Sis was able to gradually wean off of them. And she had used them quite a bit before surgery.

So, go ahead and be "grouchy"! sheesh - you deserve it. (&, you did warn them!)

 

[M&N]

Tell them, This isn't grouchy...you do not want to see my grouchy.

Seriously, best of luck. It will be worth it.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

My MIL just had knee replacement therapy last month. It will get better. She was fortunate enough to be moved to a rehab facility for a few weeks before they sent her home, so she was much better prepared to be at home, but she's doing wonderfully now. Good luck and hang in there!

 

[mommasita]

I hope the pain eases up soon.

IMHO, you are more than allowed to be grouchy, grumpy, all of it...

 

[Evil Genius]

Threaten to not take your pain meds for a few hours and then they will see grouchy!!!

Hope you are up and around soon.

 

[mommasita]

Threaten to not take your pain meds for a few hours and then they will see grouchy!!!

Hope you are up and around soon.

4 weeks. WOW. that came fast.

 

[CurlyGirl]

Sounds like you're well within your rights to be grumpy!

Heal fast and get well soon!

 

[Claudia1]

I wasn't laughing at jokes on TV and had zero tolerance for silliness during homework. Kinda like PMS days. Nothing major that involved flying objects or cussing.

I am very aware that I'm "off" so I'm not putting myself willingly into bad places.

My kids have never seen me like this, both mentally or physically, and keep asking me for things or to do normal things. I remind them they can do things themselves.

And no, I don't use this as an excuse to be a jerk.

 

[bumbershoot]

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I'm sorry--I get so grouchy, that that would just send me to angryland to be told that, thus proving that they were right.

Hope you are healing well and well....you have painkillers, right?

 

[Jennasis]

I wasn't laughing at jokes on TV and had zero tolerance for silliness during homework. Kinda like PMS days. Nothing major that involved flying objects or cussing.

I am very aware that I'm "off" so I'm not putting myself willingly into bad places.

My kids have never seen me like this, both mentally or physically, and keep asking me for things or to do normal things. I remind them they can do things themselves.

And no, I don't use this as an excuse to be a jerk.

Pain sucks. When you're in that much pain, there is nothing to laugh at or joke about, and very little that will distract you from it. If your pain management isn't working, don't be afraid to go back to your doctor and tell him.

 

[Claudia1]

yep.... pain meds! On that scale of 1-10, I can usually keep between 6-7 except when I do the exercises.

For the 6 months prior, I used a variety of non-narcotic pain control but it still was 5-7 on a regular basis. I used a narcotic maybe 4-6 times per week and that was usually half of a 5mg. I did that so the meds would be effective now and it seems to have worked out pretty good.

I have been living with pain for years but I think I'm extra-grouchy from the exercises and the psycho-effects of the meds.

I'm hoping that I can continue to manage the pain thru PT. Also, so far, I have not been a zombie and have been able to interact with my family.

Thanks for the good thoughts!

 

[IdesOmarch]

Well at least your husband didn't say, "it's just your knees right so you can still put on your heels right?"
just kidding hope you get to feeling better!

 

[ols386]

Hope you feel better soon.