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Kathy90277
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I thought I would start a thread about my 4 week post op. I have not had to take any Norco in about 2 1/2 weeks. Having said that, I am still on my fentanyl patch which I have been on for almost two years. When I saw my surgeon at my 1 week check up, she stated that I would eventually be weaned off my fentanyl and I was happy to hear that.
I forgot to change my patch after 72 hours and finally changed it 2 days after the 72 hrs was up. - would you believe my right leg did not hurt? My leg has always hurt and it was coming from my back. I do believe the surgery has fixed that problem. I do not want to get too gung ho but I am thinking good thoughts for sure.
I'm still very careful about bending, twisting and (eek I forgot the other one). I wear my brace around the house when I am up. I use my reacher all the time. My husband went out and bought me this nifty thing called the "Gopher" - I can't recall if I shared that with all of you. You must get one as they are neat. It's like the reacher but has little suction cups and can grab stuff that is a tad bit heavy. My husband also built these blocks to put our couch up on so our couch is no longer low. It's wonderful. I also have two hi-rise toilet seats for each bathroom that are wonderful and I still use them. Have a nice shower chair that is nifty. My husband has been so supportive and helpful. I am truly blessed in so many ways.
No vacuuming yet - my husband still does that. I do the dishes every once in awhile. We have a nice dishwasher but I still have to do certain dishes in the sink. I rest a lot during the way.
Now for the bad part in all of this. My back surgery was a breeze in my hurable opinion - it's the cellulitis and lymphedema I am struggling with in my left leg. My leg is huge. I have been on an antibiotic since last Sunday when I went to the ER. My leg does not want to go down (swelling) . It's hard as a rock and nasty looking. Last time I got cellulitis I was hospitalized for a week. I could sure use some good thoughts. I have cried many nights - just wishing this would clear up. I'm trying to remain positive but this is not what I needed as I recover from my back surgery even though my surgery has gone well and the pain was minimal. I'd love to take some norco right now for my left leg but I don't want to go there if I can help it. So I will remain strong and persevere. This too shall pass.
I will continue to read here and post. I think the people here are amazing and reading here prior to my surgery helped me in more ways than you can imagine. Thank you! Happy New Year to everyone and gentle healing.
I forgot to change my patch after 72 hours and finally changed it 2 days after the 72 hrs was up. - would you believe my right leg did not hurt? My leg has always hurt and it was coming from my back. I do believe the surgery has fixed that problem. I do not want to get too gung ho but I am thinking good thoughts for sure.
I'm still very careful about bending, twisting and (eek I forgot the other one). I wear my brace around the house when I am up. I use my reacher all the time. My husband went out and bought me this nifty thing called the "Gopher" - I can't recall if I shared that with all of you. You must get one as they are neat. It's like the reacher but has little suction cups and can grab stuff that is a tad bit heavy. My husband also built these blocks to put our couch up on so our couch is no longer low. It's wonderful. I also have two hi-rise toilet seats for each bathroom that are wonderful and I still use them. Have a nice shower chair that is nifty. My husband has been so supportive and helpful. I am truly blessed in so many ways.
No vacuuming yet - my husband still does that. I do the dishes every once in awhile. We have a nice dishwasher but I still have to do certain dishes in the sink. I rest a lot during the way.
Now for the bad part in all of this. My back surgery was a breeze in my hurable opinion - it's the cellulitis and lymphedema I am struggling with in my left leg. My leg is huge. I have been on an antibiotic since last Sunday when I went to the ER. My leg does not want to go down (swelling) . It's hard as a rock and nasty looking. Last time I got cellulitis I was hospitalized for a week. I could sure use some good thoughts. I have cried many nights - just wishing this would clear up. I'm trying to remain positive but this is not what I needed as I recover from my back surgery even though my surgery has gone well and the pain was minimal. I'd love to take some norco right now for my left leg but I don't want to go there if I can help it. So I will remain strong and persevere. This too shall pass.
I will continue to read here and post. I think the people here are amazing and reading here prior to my surgery helped me in more ways than you can imagine. Thank you! Happy New Year to everyone and gentle healing.
I hope all is well with you.
Emily