struggling after laparotomy on April 18th

[northgeorgiagirl]

Hi guys.  Well, its seems that all of my positive thoughts have fled - hope someone else found them to give them strength!!

I am 8 days post-op. I had my surgery Tuesday and went home Wednesday because the docs all raved about how great I was doing.  I started my period on time on Thursday with the worst cramps I've ever had, but I did really well last week - felt strong and not as much pain as I thought.  Monday and Tuesday of this week, I went into town (I didn't drive) to take my son to the doctor (horrific external ear infection causing his whole face to swell).  Last night I hurt so bad, I started crying.  I've been crying all day today.

I think I've done too much too soon.  I think my hormones are a mess (they did leave one ovary).  I've spent the past hour fighting with the VA trying to get disability - because I am really struggling financially with being out of work.  If my claim through the VA gets denied, then I am going to have to go back to work on Monday, and I just don't know how I physically can possibly do that.

These damned cysts.  I am personally tired of what it has done to me over the past three months. :(

I sure hope my happy side comes back.

Hugs to everyone - Cathy

[scaredmomof3]

I am sorry you're feeling bad today, just try to get through today, and maybe tomorrow will be better. try to think of the better things you have in your life. Maybe that can help you get past the tough times.  We are here to listen, Shari

[northgeorgiagirl]

Thanks you guys.  On top of everything, my partner has been down in Florida for the past week with our daughter and grand daughter... so I've been missing her too.

I have slept almost the whole day and I think that has been the best thing for me.  I'm actually feeling a bit better.  I slept, ate, took motrin and all in all I am doing better.

Give me to tomorrow, I'll be back to cracking jokes again. Cathy

[suzsen]

That's the spirit!  Sleep and motrin can help a lot of things.  Maybe today was bad but tomorrow could be better.  

What type of work do you do?  Sitting at a desk, or active?