Back home from back surgery

[Guest guest]

Hello All.

Got home late yesterday afternoon after spending 7 days in the

hospital. My stay was extended by 2 days due to problems with my

blood pressure being very low. It finally started comning back up

towards a more normal reading. I was SOOOO glad to finally get

home. Was well taken care of in the hospital, but nothing beats your

own home/bed/ect. I probably slept the best last night in my own bed

than I did at all in the hopital. Pretty hard to sleep on those

extremely hard plastic mattresses and pillows they use.

Anyway, they got all the tumor and I go back for a follow up on the

20th. In the mean time - I can't do anything, no-bending,

stretching, picking anything up, no driving. Even had to get one of

those shower benches to be able to take a shower and boy does it work

good.

gotta go for now, will talk later.

Christi in Texas

[Guest guest]

Glad to hear they got it all, Christi! Heal up fast and feel better

soon.

Ruthie

>

> Hello All.

>

> Got home late yesterday afternoon after spending 7 days in the

> hospital. My stay was extended by 2 days due to problems with my

> blood pressure being very low. It finally started comning back up

> towards a more normal reading. I was SOOOO glad to finally get

> home. Was well taken care of in the hospital, but nothing beats

your

> own home/bed/ect. I probably slept the best last night in my own

bed

> than I did at all in the hopital. Pretty hard to sleep on those

> extremely hard plastic mattresses and pillows they use.

>

> Anyway, they got all the tumor and I go back for a follow up on

the

> 20th. In the mean time - I can't do anything, no-bending,

> stretching, picking anything up, no driving. Even had to get one

of

> those shower benches to be able to take a shower and boy does it

work

> good.

>

> gotta go for now, will talk later.

>

> Christi in Texas

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Christi, I was just asking about you the other day! I'm so glad to

see you posting tonight.

I'm glad you are home and recuperating and that they got all of the tumor.

Hope you heal up fast!

Hugs,

Melody (In Palmer)

Christi Randall wrote:

> Hello All.

>

> Got home late yesterday afternoon after spending 7 days in the

> hospital. My stay was extended by 2 days due to problems with my

> blood pressure being very low. It finally started comning back up

> towards a more normal reading. I was SOOOO glad to finally get

> home. Was well taken care of in the hospital, but nothing beats your

> own home/bed/ect. I probably slept the best last night in my own bed

> than I did at all in the hopital. Pretty hard to sleep on those

> extremely hard plastic mattresses and pillows they use.

>

> Anyway, they got all the tumor and I go back for a follow up on the

> 20th. In the mean time - I can't do anything, no-bending,

> stretching, picking anything up, no driving. Even had to get one of

> those shower benches to be able to take a shower and boy does it work

> good.

>

> gotta go for now, will talk later.

>

> Christi in Texas

>

>

>

>

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr.

Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to

certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't

be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that

situation better.

>

> 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is:

Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe

>

> 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the

same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

>

> 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls

let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Glad they got all the tumor out and ur back home.People think that when ur in

the hospital you get lots of rest.Now we know that aint true when they always

waking you up for something! Plus breakfast is WAAAAAAAAY to early,lol. Get well

soon and take care of yourself.

Hugs!

Christi Randall wrote:

Hello All.

Got home late yesterday afternoon after spending 7 days in the

hospital. My stay was extended by 2 days due to problems with my

blood pressure being very low. It finally started comning back up

towards a more normal reading. I was SOOOO glad to finally get

home. Was well taken care of in the hospital, but nothing beats your

own home/bed/ect. I probably slept the best last night in my own bed

than I did at all in the hopital. Pretty hard to sleep on those

extremely hard plastic mattresses and pillows they use.

Anyway, they got all the tumor and I go back for a follow up on the

20th. In the mean time - I can't do anything, no-bending,

stretching, picking anything up, no driving. Even had to get one of

those shower benches to be able to take a shower and boy does it work

good.

gotta go for now, will talk later.

Christi in Texas

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[Guest guest]

Welcome back Christi, I'm glad to hear that your back home in your own bed. You

rest, and take care. Hugs, Judy in WI

wrote: Glad they got all the

tumor out and ur back home.People think that when ur in the hospital you get

lots of rest.Now we know that aint true when they always waking you up for

something! Plus breakfast is WAAAAAAAAY to early,lol. Get well soon and take

care of yourself.

Hugs!

Christi Randall wrote: Hello All.

Got home late yesterday afternoon after spending 7 days in the

hospital. My stay was extended by 2 days due to problems with my

blood pressure being very low. It finally started comning back up

towards a more normal reading. I was SOOOO glad to finally get

home. Was well taken care of in the hospital, but nothing beats your

own home/bed/ect. I probably slept the best last night in my own bed

than I did at all in the hopital. Pretty hard to sleep on those

extremely hard plastic mattresses and pillows they use.

Anyway, they got all the tumor and I go back for a follow up on the

20th. In the mean time - I can't do anything, no-bending,

stretching, picking anything up, no driving. Even had to get one of

those shower benches to be able to take a shower and boy does it work

good.

gotta go for now, will talk later.

Christi in Texas

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[Guest guest]

Christi,

First of all, glad you are back home. Take it ultra easy. let others

do for you. Definitely use the shower stool/seat - I couldn't believe

how weak I was after 9 days and I didn't have surgery!

Glad also that they got all your tumor! Here's praying for a speedy

recovery and no flares while you are doing it!

(((Hugs)))

Darlene

>

> Hello All.

>

> Got home late yesterday afternoon after spending 7 days in the

> hospital. My stay was extended by 2 days due to problems with my

> blood pressure being very low. It finally started comning back up

> towards a more normal reading. I was SOOOO glad to finally get

> home. Was well taken care of in the hospital, but nothing beats

your

> own home/bed/ect. I probably slept the best last night in my own

bed

> than I did at all in the hopital. Pretty hard to sleep on those

> extremely hard plastic mattresses and pillows they use.

>

> Anyway, they got all the tumor and I go back for a follow up on the

> 20th. In the mean time - I can't do anything, no-bending,

> stretching, picking anything up, no driving. Even had to get one of

> those shower benches to be able to take a shower and boy does it

work

> good.

>

> gotta go for now, will talk later.

>

> Christi in Texas

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Christi,

I'm so glad that everything went well. I know what you mean about being in

your own bed and I don't know why the hospital mattreses have to be so

uncomfortable.

Be sure you do what the doctor says and don't cheat. You need to mend right.

I hope you feel better soon.

Marti

Christi Randall wrote:

Hello All.

Got home late yesterday afternoon after spending 7 days in the

hospital. My stay was extended by 2 days due to problems with my

blood pressure being very low. It finally started comning back up

towards a more normal reading. I was SOOOO glad to finally get

home. Was well taken care of in the hospital, but nothing beats your

own home/bed/ect. I probably slept the best last night in my own bed

than I did at all in the hopital. Pretty hard to sleep on those

extremely hard plastic mattresses and pillows they use.

Anyway, they got all the tumor and I go back for a follow up on the

20th. In the mean time - I can't do anything, no-bending,

stretching, picking anything up, no driving. Even had to get one of

those shower benches to be able to take a shower and boy does it work

good.

gotta go for now, will talk later.

Christi in Texas

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[Guest guest]

Welcome back Christi. I pray the rest of your recovery is speedy and as

pain free as possible. Take care.

Jeanne in WI

> Christi Randall wrote:

> Hello All.

>

> Got home late yesterday afternoon after spending 7 days in the hospital.

> My stay was extended by 2 days due to problems with my blood pressure

> being very low. It finally started comning back up towards a more normal

> reading. I was SOOOO glad to finally get home. Was well taken care of in

> the hospital, but nothing beats your

> own home/bed/ect. I probably slept the best last night in my own bed than

> I did at all in the hopital. Pretty hard to sleep on those extremely hard

> plastic mattresses and pillows they use.

>

> Anyway, they got all the tumor and I go back for a follow up on the 20th.

> In the mean time - I can't do anything, no-bending, stretching, picking

> anything up, no driving. Even had to get one of those shower benches to be

> able to take a shower and boy does it work good.

>

> gotta go for now, will talk later.

>

> Christi in Texas

[Guest guest]

Hello, Christi!

I'm so glad to hear that you're home and resting well. Back surgery

for any reason is a very scary thing, but you'll be great if you

just be very careful and follow their instructions! I had a double

fusion in my lumbar spine three years ago, and I spent 13 days in

the hospital. 13 of the least restful days I've ever experienced.

Then a huge brace for six months, no driving for three months, was

on disability from work for three months and then returned to full

time very gradually.

That shower chair will be come your best helper! A hand-held shower

head is also great and keeps you from having to reach or turn or

bend for anything!

Best wishes to you for a complete recovery! Take good care of

yourself!

in Houston

If you would like to share your FM story, please contact me at

fibrobook@...

>

> Hello All.

>

> Got home late yesterday afternoon after spending 7 days in the

> hospital. My stay was extended by 2 days due to problems with my

> blood pressure being very low. It finally started comning back up

> towards a more normal reading. I was SOOOO glad to finally get

> home. Was well taken care of in the hospital, but nothing beats

your

> own home/bed/ect. I probably slept the best last night in my own

bed

> than I did at all in the hopital. Pretty hard to sleep on those

> extremely hard plastic mattresses and pillows they use.

>

> Anyway, they got all the tumor and I go back for a follow up on

the

> 20th. In the mean time - I can't do anything, no-bending,

> stretching, picking anything up, no driving. Even had to get one

of

> those shower benches to be able to take a shower and boy does it

work

> good.

>

> gotta go for now, will talk later.

>

> Christi in Texas

>

[Guest guest]

Christi I am so glad you made it through your surgery! Also happy you

are home sleeping in your own bed now. Don't sleep good in hospitals

either. Rest well and take it easy " like the doctor orderd " .

Just excellent they got the tumor out, also.

soft hugs,

Debbie J

>

> Hello All.

>

> Got home late yesterday afternoon after spending 7 days in the

> hospital. I was SOOOO glad to finally get

> home. Was well taken care of in the hospital, but nothing beats

your

> own home/bed/ect. I probably slept the best last night in my own

bed

> than I did at all in the hopital. Pretty hard to sleep on those

> extremely hard plastic mattresses and pillows they use.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the welcome back everyone. I am still pretty drugged up and will not

be on everyday or for very long. Will take some time to get back into the swing

of things.

Christi Randall

www.singingwomenoftexas.com

Re: Back home from back surgery

Hi Christi, I was just asking about you the other day! I'm so glad to

see you posting tonight.

I'm glad you are home and recuperating and that they got all of the tumor.

Hope you heal up fast!

Hugs,

Melody (In Palmer)

Christi Randall wrote:

> Hello All.

>

> Got home late yesterday afternoon after spending 7 days in the

> hospital. My stay was extended by 2 days due to problems with my

> blood pressure being very low. It finally started comning back up

> towards a more normal reading. I was SOOOO glad to finally get

> home. Was well taken care of in the hospital, but nothing beats your

> own home/bed/ect. I probably slept the best last night in my own bed

> than I did at all in the hopital. Pretty hard to sleep on those

> extremely hard plastic mattresses and pillows they use.

>

> Anyway, they got all the tumor and I go back for a follow up on the

> 20th. In the mean time - I can't do anything, no-bending,

> stretching, picking anything up, no driving. Even had to get one of

> those shower benches to be able to take a shower and boy does it work

> good.

>

> gotta go for now, will talk later.

>

> Christi in Texas

>

>

>

>

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr.

Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to

certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't

be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that

situation better.

>

> 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is:

Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe

>

> 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the

same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

>

> 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls

let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

>

>