Thoughts after Surgery

my heart is with you Patrisha

Here’s to a wonderful recovery. Sounds like you’re on your way.

I’m glad you made it through surgery okay. hope you keep getting good pain relief.

Glad you are on the other side of surgery and on your way to recovery. Fred was very good at keeping us updated.

Hi, Patrisha Hang in there! Every day gets better! Enjoy that package! love Snackin’ Diane 🙂

Perhaps Fred could attach a small basket or something like that to the front of the walker….just a thought. frank

Everything you do is a step to recovery. This will all be worth the final outcome. Your life will be much improved due to this surgery.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Onward and upward to Italy. I’m so glad you were into walking and keeping fit before the surgery, it’s bound to help you recover faster.

Can you tie a little mesh bag to the walker for your things? It should get easier soon! It’s wonderful that you are posting. You’ll probably feel much better after you get your hair washed. A complete bath/shower after surgery always makes me feel about 50% better even though nothing really changes.

🙂 Hi Patrica – when I had a walker after my leg I hung a carrier bag on the walker. the only thing is that if it has too much in it, it swings and upset the balance. I wonder if you have a bum bag you could attach to the walker? Something lighter that a full swinging carrier bag? I think the hardest thing with the injections is the pinching the tummy and doing the sticking but hurrah, you had the courage to do the sticking. Well done you.:-)

that butt cramp doesn’t sound nice at all.

I can barely stand a toe cramp nonetheless a butt cramp. Ouch! Keep up the good work!

wishing you a fast and complete recovery.

you’ll get a little bit better as every day passes. glad you’re home. so sorry about that butt cramp. hopefully, there’s something the doctor can do for that. we do take our mobility for granted. if you don’t feel like noting, don’t worry about it. you will when you can. take care,

They do make walker trays…. I’m so glad to hear you’re doing so well. Now if I could just think of a tasteful joke about your “pain in the arse”…. Love you. ~M

They make little baskets to go on the front of a walker. They really do come in handy. Glad you are able to do your injections. Even though E has been an insulin dependant diabetic for years I had to do the stomach injections for him. L Hope you continue to get stronger every day. Hugs, M

I’m glad you’re healing and resting well 🙂 Your other noters have some great ideas about baskets and bags to help you tote your things around. Take care,

How about a basket around your neck? Everyone else all ready had the other more normal basket idea so I had to use this one. I think this is much more practical, could use in the shower for a shampoo holder for hair also, hahaha. have fun…dan

The lady across the street used to have a little basket on the front of her walker that she put stuff in. I wonder if you can get one for yours, or at least figure out how to hang something there. Considering that it’s been less than a week, you are doing fantastic. Hope the exercises and stuff are going okay as well!

Here’s a couple of websites that might give you some ideas: http://www.improvelife.com/Sale/Walker-Accessories_2 http://www.allegromedical.com/walkers-c516.html

The cramps sound terrible, but they will subside really soon. You are healing really quick! It’s good to see you on here, bullets or not. (((Hugs)))

I remember that too — the first couple of weeks after the surgery was a complete fog, I just drifted in bed with the cats and the spaniel, and well, just wasn’t there. I am glad that they’re addressing the pain issue, and there are some good stuff out there for the cramps.

If I ever have to go through surgery or give myself an injection, I am sure that what I read from you and other friends who’ve gone through these things will help me a lot! Thanks for sharing your experiences. And I hope the cramping soon goes completely away! hugs, Weesprite

I think you’re doing great to be up and about so quickly, hopefully the cramps will ease soon. Best wishes. 😉

On your way to recovery it seems and hopefully it will go smoothly and swiftly.

U R Kool. Keep up the great attitude and good work.

I’m glad you’re able to make an entry. Here’s to a speedy recovery for you.

well, the hard part is done with and now onto recovery and a better future.

sounds like you need to hang a bicycle basket off the front of the walker to carry stuff in! (huggles)

Oh, just take care, REST, and get better!! WE LOVE YOU!

Can you lie on your front? Just thinking when your butt hurts you could roll onto your front and have Fred massage your bum. I’m sure he’d be happy to assist! 😀

I’m so glad you’re doing well. 🙂

I think you are doing wonderfully well, thinking out things ahead & relying on Fred to help you. Mend well, dear friend. Anna

Welcome home …. and I do understand the frustrations. But by the time you’re in Italy, you won’t even remember what a chore it was to get to the bathroom! 🙂

*hugs*

Patrisha! I missed so much by being absent from OD lately! I send you love and wishes for a speedy recovery. Your sense of humor and the love that surrounds you are going to make it easier, I’m certain… I’m picturing you strolling around Italy pain-free!

Take care. Yes we take so much forgranted.

I’m sorry to hear about you going back to the hospital again. 🙁

*huggs* I hope you recover quickly!

After spending 16 weeks last summer in a cast, on a walker…or scooting along on my butt, I NEVER take my mobility for granted ANY MORE! I feel for you. It sounds like you’re doing well though. You certainly have the determination it takes to heal quickly.

Whenever you see this, you must be home … so welcome home! I’ve been checking Fred’s diary and thinking of you constantly.