Recovery Concerns
Surgery Countdown: Two weeks from today!
Well, lately I’ve been thinking more and more about recovery. I’m not so afraid of the surgery, or the pain in fact. The thing I’m most worried about is that “bounce back” factor. I know I have youth and health on my side and that I’m not having muscle work done. I hope that’s enough to aide a speedy recovery. Since I’m only taking a week of work, I’m hoping by the time I return I’ll be pretty much back to my old self. Meaning walking, sitting, existing without too much strain or pain. The second weekend after my surgery I have a graduation, a wedding, and a couple dinners to attend. By that time I’ll be 12 days post op. I probably won’t be dancing on the tables, but I think I will still be able to have a good time — with my new, flatter tummy even! I’m still planning for the 4-6 week activity moratorium. Which really bums me out because I’ll be missing almost half the season of ultimate frisbee. I don’t want to be a burden on the team, but yelling from the sidelines is about all I think I can do for a while. Another concern is the laying in bed and being immobile. I don’t want my recovery time to cause me to gain any weight, and since I won’t be moving around much I could see that happening. So proactively, I’m going to prepare and freeze a bunch of easy meal packets that I can pop right in the oven. Someone at my WW meeting today suggested sticking to veggies and protein. She says carbs made her bloat after surgery and that’s something I want to avoid for sure! So this weekend I’m stocking up on things I think I’ll need. As far as boredom, that’s not too much of a worry… I have a bunch of books to be read, movies to watch and sock yarn ready to be knit when I’m not sleeping. I’m actually looking forward to that part! Of course my concerns aren’t enough to stop me from doing what I need to do. And, again, it’s silly to worry. What will be, will be. But I just want to be prepared!
April 26th, 2005 at 3:14 pm
I came across a post from you on the WW message boards about your surgery and followed your link to here. I’m amazed by you and your progress. You’ve really accomplished a lot and should be so proud of yourself. Your happiness with your body is completely worth the 5k. Good luck!
April 26th, 2005 at 5:15 pm
Hi Erica, Yeah i’m worried about recovery as well! I had the pre-op appointment yesterday and the nurse made me feel better - when i said i’d stocked up on movies to watch she said i didn’t need to because while i may be a bit uncomfortable i should be up and moving about slowly nearly straight away and then slowly get it up to normal over 4 or so weeks. Your recovery should hopefully be easier too - without the muscle repair.
Suzy (8 more sleeps to go!)
April 27th, 2005 at 3:43 pm
all you need to do is call and i’ll be over with a bunch of games and a footrub!