Guest guest Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Hey all, I haven't been able to post because I'm completely exhaused. The only reason I'm posting now is because i need some help. As you know surgery was last Tuesday. did real well in recovery....more pain than I expected but that's tollerable. I can't eat either because I'm constantly sick to my stomach (probably related to one of the 8 post-op medications I'm on) but I can handle that too. the thing I cannot handle very well is the fact that I have not had more than two hours of sleep any night since surgery. When I go to sleep I'm okay at first but then every thing in my throat/palate area relaxes and I bolt awake feeling like I'm suffocating. Talked to the doctor. It's not an alergic reaction to any meds because the sensation stops as soon as I sit fully upright. It's not that " clauster phobic " thing either since my husband and I have invented some very interresting gadgets to keep my swoolen lips parted so I can breathe through my teeth. While I'm glad the sensation stops I fear that the only way I will get some sleep is if I duct tape myself standing against the wall....which I'm just about willing to try at this point! Are these just soft palate vibrations that will subside with healing?? Or did I really screw up by having this done?? Crud...now I'm crying and that does wonders you all know!! Visiting surgeon tomorrow...just scared tonight and needed you. Steph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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