Post Operation Breakdown?

[Knightsaber Priss]

On Thursday I had an operation on a tumor that was growing on the back of my neck, which they had to knock me out for. Everything went well but I'll be out of work for I hope at least a week. But right now at this very moment I'm feeling like crap despite it being two days after my surgery. I almost feels like I'm having a nervous breakdown of sorts. I just feel 100% miserable and I think it might have something to do with the fact I'm physically suffering and that I'm all alone here in my little apartment. It's much too early to call a friend over but I really wish I had someone here to keep me company.

 

[Majic Walrus]

On Thursday I had an operation on a tumor that was growing on the back of my neck, which they had to knock me out for. Everything went well but I'll be out of work for I hope at least a week. But right now at this very moment I'm feeling like crap despite it being two days after my surgery. I almost feels like I'm having a nervous breakdown of sorts. I just feel 100% miserable and I think it might have something to do with the fact I'm physically suffering and that I'm all alone here in my little apartment. It's much too early to call a friend over but I really wish I had someone here to keep me company.

Look out the window at your neighbor's apartment through binoculars.

 

[Ugfugly]

Yeah my wife had surgery last week and she started to feel better so was moving around then all of a sudden her incisions on her stomach popped open. It looked like one of those zombie movies or something cos her belly was wide open and I was panicking like a mofo. So now she's in bed rest and bat**** crazy.

I'm sure she feels for ya.

 

[Lunar_Wolf]

On Thursday I had an operation on a tumor that was growing on the back of my neck, which they had to knock me out for. Everything went well but I'll be out of work for I hope at least a week. But right now at this very moment I'm feeling like crap despite it being two days after my surgery. I almost feels like I'm having a nervous breakdown of sorts. I just feel 100% miserable and I think it might have something to do with the fact I'm physically suffering and that I'm all alone here in my little apartment. It's much too early to call a friend over but I really wish I had someone here to keep me company.

I've had heart surgery 3 times. It's pretty common to feel like crap mentally and physically for awhile after surgery. What your going through it normal, so no need to worry about it.

 

[david icke]

Very sorry to hear this EA, when you think it's an ok time to phone, get one of your friends over. I got stressed in hospital after an op, couldn't sleep etc, and you want your friends around you. If no-one makes it over don't worry, you can spend time on the net so you are not completely out of touch with anyone, just keep yourself occupied, the feeling will pass.
Hope you feel better soon, take care.

 

[Kelly]

Yeah, feeling like you are is very normal. Let your body tell you when its ready for the real world. It will know, just give it some time.

 

[Darthphere]

You have swine flu.

 

[Knightsaber Priss]

Yeah my wife had surgery last week and she started to feel better so was moving around then all of a sudden her incisions on her stomach popped open. It looked like one of those zombie movies or something cos her belly was wide open and I was panicking like a mofo. So now she's in bed rest and bat**** crazy.

I'm sure she feels for ya.

Oh my God...no I didn't have that happen to me. I don't even have stitches on my neck. Basically the surgeon sliced me open and glued me back together using something called steri-strips to hold the incision together along with the glue. And if that wasn't enough he put a clear, plastic adhesive around all that so I should have minimal scarring where the incision was. Plus to protect it I have a huge bandage attached with medical tape on my neck. The most disconcerting thing though is the drainage tube and recepticle for the drainage. It's quite gross to look at right now.

When I start this thread though i was just crying because I felt so miserable. I want to thank everyone for offering me support because it has been rough going for me. I'm not use to taking pain killers and the hydrocodone is really doing a number on me because I'm not used to taking painkillers of this magnitude. Just the dizziness and wiped out feeling alone has been horrible on me. I just don't feel like myself at all.

 

[Kelly]

The hydrocodone will do a number on you....alot of your anxiety etc....is coming from the side effects. So, just remember that its the medication, you NEED TO REST ANYWAY....take the time to rest, and remember you'll be back to yourself in no time.

 

[Knightsaber Priss]

The hydrocodone will do a number on you....alot of your anxiety etc....is coming from the side effects. So, just remember that its the medication, you NEED TO REST ANYWAY....take the time to rest, and remember you'll be back to yourself in no time.

I thought so. The worst thing though was on Thursday after the surgery going out in public under the effects of hydrocodone. I was irritable and impulsive. I really shouldn't have been going anywhere in my condition as I was unsteady on my feet and just not in a pleasant mood. But my dad told me I needed to personally be with him to get my prescriptions and groceries I needed since solid foods made me queasy. Still it wasn't the best idea though.

 

[SuBe]

The last time I had hip surgery, I laid in bed and watched all of the LotR movies in order, the extended editions. I recommend the same.

 

[Eggyman]

The last time I had hip surgery, I laid in bed and watched all of the LotR movies in order, the extended editions. I recommend the same.

I managed that the other day. I was only hung over though. I did it with the commentaries on because Peter Jackson has a soothing voice :heart:

 

[Knightsaber Priss]

Well, I don't think I could manage watching the first 30 minutes of any marathon movie because the effects of the hydrocodone really knock me. (Oddly enough I've found that regular, not Diet Mountain Dew helps alleviate the dizziness and nausea.) It also makes me more loose lipped and impulsive than I'd like to be. Tact seems to go out the window as my youngest sister found out last night when we were talking about my younger sister.

 

[Kelly]

Well, I don't think I could manage watching the first 30 minutes of any marathon movie because the effects of the hydrocodone really knock me. (Oddly enough I've found that regular, not Diet Mountain Dew helps alleviate the dizziness and nausea.) It also makes me more loose lipped and impulsive than I'd like to be. Tact seems to go out the window as my youngest sister found out last night when we were talking about my younger sister.

Well, usually when I'm sick, or on medication.....I stay as far away from people as I can....it keeps me out of trouble. And yes Mountain Dew is very good for that.....also, at room temperature helps the naseau as well.

 

[Carcharodon]

If you relax, you'll heal faster.

 

[Eggyman]

If you relax, you'll heal faster.

I agree. She really needs to stop worrying about all the s looking at her massive boobs that don't make her the woman she is.

 

[Knightsaber Priss]

What are you guys talking about? If anything I hate these painkillers I'm on. That and I really want (And need.) to get back to work ASAP but with all the pain I'm in that's not going to be possible.

 

[Mike_D202]

The hydrocodone will do a number on you....alot of your anxiety etc....is coming from the side effects. So, just remember that its the medication, you NEED TO REST ANYWAY....take the time to rest, and remember you'll be back to yourself in no time.

It could be a combination of cabin fever as well (being that you can't go back to work for a week). I got incredibly depressed early Sunday morning because I work graveyard shifts (the past 4 years) and sleep all day, pretty much no life and the very few hours I have to myself I stay in my apartment. It sucks. It'll pass though as soon as you get back to work. Either that, or find something to occupy your time until then.

 

[Eggyman]

What are you guys talking about? If anything I hate these painkillers I'm on. That and I really want (And need.) to get back to work ASAP but with all the pain I'm in that's not going to be possible.

I can't speak for others, but I was talking about your tattybobs.

Get well soon t:

 

[Knightsaber Priss]

It could be a combination of cabin fever as well (being that you can't go back to work for a week). I got incredibly depressed early Sunday morning because I work graveyard shifts (the past 4 years) and sleep all day, pretty much no life and the very few hours I have to myself I stay in my apartment. It sucks. It'll pass though as soon as you get back to work. Either that, or find something to occupy your time until then.

Oh, I understand you there. I work Graveyard as well, though if you can believe it I like going to work because it's pretty quiet and serene there unlike at home. I'm just mostly getting cabin fever yes, but all the medication and pain isn't helping my spirits any. And the fact that I don't get paid if I don't work is pretty rotten. I've had this procedure done before and I don't recall it being this bad. Yes, sleeping was a chore but I remember being back in school after 4 days, albeit in a limited fashion in that I could do no strenuous activity.