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[chriss130]

I am 25 days post-op. I real really pretty good. I just can't seem to quit crying all the time. It seems that anything can set it off. I also 25 days of not smoking so I don't know if that is part of the problem. I just seem really miserable all the time. My husband went back to work tonight so this will be the first time I am alone since surgery. I think, I need to talk to someone, or if this is natural feeling that I am having. If someone has some input it would be really appreciated. Most of my symptoms are gone, I do know that if I over do it that I get sick to my stomach and am really tired, so I have stopped doing a lot right now, just the basic stuff. I hope everyone is doing good. Thanks for listening.

Kristi

[jen0959]

I was very sick to my stomach for about 6 weeks after the surgery.  one doctor told me it was the area where the surgery was performed.  it did go away completely though.  as far as the feelings, i too feel the same.  i am very overwhelmed with the pain still being present, having a baby, needing to take care of the house.  i do get off my feet when my body says too.  i have a really great primary doctor who prescribed xanax and has also refilled my pain meds.  the neurosurgeon was not very helpful in that department, so i suggest to see another doctor if need be.  dont suffer!   jennette

[chriss130]

Thanks for the replies. I am sorry that it has taken several days. I still have the emotions of crying are still there. Some days they are not as bad as others. I did talk to a friend of mine that is a nurse, she told me that really it was normal to have all the emotions. She told me to look at what we have been thru before surgery now look at what is going on after surgery. So really I can understand better now that it is really normal to have the emotions. I don't feel depressed or any anxiety when I cry so I think in the long run I will be okay. I have been trying to take it easy since my husband went back to work. It is like he thinks that since I had 5 days of laying around in a Motel room that I should be 100% since I have been home. I have noticed that all my symptoms are gone but the numbness in my face has come back.

If I go out to the store and just try and get out of the house for a while, I notice the next day that I am sick to my stomach. I am not taking any pills but vitamins and meds for my cholestrol so it is not the meds. I just haven't figured out if it is my body telling me that I did to much or what, I just know that I am tired of it, it just happens when I go to the store and stuff like that, when I go to PT it don't happen the next day. So confusing.

Hope everyone is having a good day or as good as it can be. Thank you for being so kind and generous to us that don't post all the time.

Kristi

[pamk5]

Hello, I am 12 days post op right now and am having those wild emotions too.  Mine seem to be swinging wildly from crying to laughing.  We have been through alot and need to be patient with us.  If the crying spells are accompanied by feelings of depression, anxiety then I absolutely would speak to someone.  I dont know about your situation but with mine... my brain stem was pretty smashed and it is learning to fire all over again.  Sometimes that can cause mood disorders that can be short lived.  So dont hesitate to speak with someone there is a reason for the craziness we are experiencing.  I am blaming alot of my craziness on steroids at the moment but if this keeps up after I come off in a few days I will be right there with you.  Sending you big hugs... I am here if you need to talk.  

Pam

[selmaS]

Hi.....u r posting in the Chiari malformation forum, I know in questions for u, it appears as a neuro forum question, but to all of us in here, we know it is chiari issue.

  "selma"

[mindy1977]

I'm probably stupid and totally missed what is was that you had surgery for, but I just had surgery on Tuesday (4/26).  I'm really emotional myself (although I didn't give up smokes).  I don't have many (okay like any) friends and if you need someone to talk to and don't mind it being a stranger, I'd be willing to listen.  I'm 34 and had to have a hysterectomy.  My ex-husband had my girls taken away from me so now I feel like I've lost the last connection I had with them.  I have a whole list of other medical problems and it gets pretty rough not having someone to talk to.  

Don't worry about doing things around the house, it will all still be there later.  The most important thing is you.  Somebody sent me a funny email that said to always keep get well cards on the mantle so that if unexpected guests arrive they will think you've been sick and unable to clean (my only problem is that I haven't gotten any from my surgery).

Seriously though.  If you need somebody to talk to, I'll listen.  Sometimes it's easier to talk to a stranger than anybody else.  Either way, good luck and take care of yourself.  

[selmaS]

  Hi,....I noticed I was hyper emotional b4 surgery and after....I am finally getting better now, I will be 2 yrs post op on the 28th of this month!!! WOW, I have no idea where that time went.....but I do know, that u continue to get stronger as time goes on, and u go thru stages of recovery....

Depression, return of symptoms...we all seem to have the same stages.....just remember  even if u feel good now, do not feel inclined to do daily chores...relax and allow urself to heal, cuz it can take up to 2 yrs to heal completely.....and u may do something that sets off the symptoms to return sooner.....listen to ur body too, only it can tell u when u r healed not a time table from a dr.

  "selma"

[rod44]

Hi Kristi, you have been through a lot with surgery and the stress that comes with that, you are off the smokes, it will take time to adjust. I think you should talk to someone especially if the crying is accompanied feelings depression or anxiety, ether way talk to someone. Your GP would be a good place to start, they will know your medical history and would be best placed to advise you :)

We are here to listen :)

Ray