For those of you wondering how I’m doing – thank you very much, and for the others who don’t give a rat’s ass – I’m sorry, but maybe come back later!
Three weeks already since I had my belly cut open and things removed… Time flies and yet I feel like I’ve been in convalescence for ages.
Each day I feel a little better, I guess. I say, “I guess” because this is not something that you see that it’s healing well. It’s more based on the way I feel. I’m very visual, so if I see that a bruise is turning from blue to green to yellow than I know that it’s healing and will soon be gone. What I’m going through right now isn’t like that. I don’t see anything. I feel more mobile, I’ve can move around a lot easier and it doesn’t pull as much. My incision is very neat and that (I can see) is healing very well. I guess I’m lucky for that; I scar well.
A few days ago I was reading Dirty Birdie’s post about how she was recovering from her c-section, which is the same incision I had. I felt that she was maybe more “mobile” than I was, but then again what was removed from my belly wasn’t meant to be in the first place, unlike her baby girl. The incision might be the same, but what they did inside isn’t. I have to remember that! One thing for sure, we both feel the same way about the skin around the incision: it burns like a bad sunburn! By the time I go to bed I can no longer tolerate anything touching my belly. It’s weird, but obviously common. Which is reassuring.
Recovery is a slow process, and since I’m more an “impatient” than a “patient”, I’m getting itchy to do things. I’m also realising that my brain might think that I’m good to go, but then the body kicks in and says, nope. Which is frustrating, just a pinch! There's no pain as such, I'd say it's more discomfort, and pulling. It's amazing how “connected” our body is. You move one part and it no matter what it pulls in the belly area! Freaky!
This week is better, physically. I’ve been able to go for little walks with the pooch. I started shopping. On line, pleeeaaasse! I’m not ready for the crazy people in malls!
I have to keep busy doing little things, like scanning pictures for my 40th in three weeks…
Overall, I’m on the right path – the path of recovery. It’s a slow process, but like Hubby keeps reminding me “Short term pain, for long term gain”.
10 comments:
Thanks for the update. I'm definitely one of the ones who cares, and I've wondered how you were doing.
Sounds like things are going well. I know how hard is to be patient, but try. I'm sure you know you can mess yourself up way worse if you overdo than by taking it easy.
Well I care too. And with 3 c-sections under my belt, I think I can safely tell you the pain, stretching, burning, weird ass itchy feelings DO go away in time. Just be careful how much you lift. (like no TRUCKS or anything) I pulled my stitches apart on the outside with the last kid and that was no fun.
*hugs*
Thanks for the update. I've been thinking about how you're doing. TAKE IT EASY. I hope you're feeling loads better soon!
I need t spend some more time reading your blog. I have been feeling sorry for myself lately so I haven't been on much.
I had no idea of these side effects due to a C-section. Ouch! Like I said I have to come back and read more of your blog, and I plan to when I get back from my grocery shopping (urgh!). I hope you have support while your body is healing.
Sending "healing vibes" your way
All the best,
Chameleon
Stinky...before you know it, you'll be back to you old self. Five years ago after my trauma encounter, I thought the pain would never end, but it does. Just disappears, one day like magic. It'll even take you by suprise that you'll have passed an entire day without thinking about it or enduring any pain. Looking back, the one thing that lingers in my healing process memory was how much it hurt to laugh. I always thought I was gonna bust my gut for sure. But it didn't keep me from laughing. Laughter really is the best medicine, and it helps you heal inside and out, trust me on this one. xoxoxox
I care!
Is there anything you could do that requires you to sit or move slowly? You know... like catalog photos, email long lost friends, blog more? ;-)
I'm glad you're getting better (albeit slowly).
Just remember to take loads of vitamin C to help the wound healing process.
trueself: Thank you for caring. You know, you can always send me an e-mail.
There are good days and bad, and this morning is a little pain one! I'll take it easy, no wories.
c_t_w: Thanks! I'll leave all lifting to Hubby. That read painful the pulling stitches apart - yuk!
pg: Thanks!
chameleon: I'll take those vibes, thanks!
anonymous: I'm not 100% sure who you are, but thanks for the encouragement. It does hurt when I laugh, but it won't keep me from doing it - I just hold my belly!
dcmm: I've been writing a lot lately, major posts brewing! Thnaks for caring! ;-)
hasarder: Vitamin C daily - check! Plus, I've been rubbing (gently) my wound with Rose Hip Oil. And doing my exercices!
Thanks everyone for caring - I needed that boost!
Stinkypaw, I hope your recovery goes faster from now on - that sounds so awful! I'm sending hugs up to ya!
g_g: Thanks I'll take the hugs! ;-)
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