i thought i'd be getting a little better everyday, but i have to admit, i feel worse today that i have in a long time. my whole body is achy, my incisions are so painful and its getting harder to sleep at night. i'm still waking every 3-4 hours to go pee, and then it takes forever to fall back asleep. i feel like the pain medication isn't really working anymore. i'm trying not to take it as often, but i feel like i shouldn't feel this achy without it.
i finally was able to go to the bathroom, after 6 days of waiting!!!! it was such a relief. but i have the stomach ache feeling again, which is probably the worst feeling. i just don't understand why i'm not feeling better yet.
i had to go to back to work today because i already took 2 days off with no pay (friday and monday) and i can't afford to miss any more work. it's going to be a rough day. i'm taking it easy, but i wish i was in bed, asleep, haha.
i received the most thoughtful package in the mail yesterday: a prayer quilt, a throw blanket, some pretty cosmetic bags, a book and a 2 month subscription to netflix along with tons of thank you and get well cards. i pretty much cried reading every word in every card. i was so touched.
sorry, i have to break from writing more, i am just so tired-- concentrating this much is really wearing me out. ill try to write more later hopefully.
back to work......
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6 comments:
Melissa,
Sorry to hear you aren't feeling as well today-- I hope it gets better!
Keep smiling!
Allison Maloney
Best of luck in feeling better. You are a very courageous person and a great example of how a Siena grad can make a difference in another person's life. Good luck with your recovery- I hope it is a fast process!
I hope that work, although exhausting, can take your mind off any (and ALL) discomfort that you are feeling and that your day flies by. Praying for you always!!
Hi Melissa,
You have given a beautiful gift of life. I believe we are all connected and when one person helps another we are all better because of it. Thank you for your choice and know that this momentary discomfort will pass just as all things pass.
Best wishes for health & happiness!
I promise it will get better. My second week after surgery was the hardest. But I wish you didn't have to go to work as you really need to rest. And NO LIFTING please - friends/workmates of Melissa, don't let her lift or strain her midsection! Help her out all you can!
Take care of yourself.
Perhaps even with your current pain and discomfort, you are STILL doing better than your doctors would have believed. You came through a very majoy transplant surgery and attempted to get back to work in one week. That shows again how giving you are! But please rest as much as possible! It will get better!!
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