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Re: Just need to vent a little
From: Alyson (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Feb 23 11:38:31 2007
My pleasure! Those heating pads can practically become an extra
appendage sometimes! I saw a counselor for awhile to learn how to deal
with this pain. One of the best pieces of advice she gave me is to turn
those bed ridden times into some much needed "me time" and do things I
enjoy, like reading, knitting, or watching movies your husband won't
watch:-), so that those times feel much less like a something is being
taken from you. As for the massages, we all need to be pampered once in
a while, especially during times like these! I hope the next couple of
weeks go quickly for you and wish you luck with your surgery.
Alyson
At Fri, 23 Feb 2007, Tara wrote:
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>Hello alyson
>That sounds like a great idea! Thanks so much... I am trying not to get
>frustrated... but the whole "no meds" thing couldnt have come at any
>worse a time! I'm definitely getting use out of my heating pad :-)
>
>Thanks again! Sometimes just knowing there are people out there who
>understand helps more then words can describe.
>Tara
>
>At Fri, 23 Feb 2007, Alyson wrote:
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>>Tara,
>>I am sure the tension and stress of knowing you are going into surgery
>>soon is not helping with your pain. Perhaps you can make an appointment
>>for a nice, gentle massage or two in the meantime. Try to treat
>>yourself to some relaxation when you get home from work. Maybe some
>>time in bed with a good book, hot pad, and cup of tea. Just think in a
>>couple of weeks you are going to be on the road to feeling better.
>>Alyson
>>
>>At Thu, 22 Feb 2007, Tara wrote:
>>>
>>>Just a quick bit of background info: I have suffered with endo since I
>>>was about 15 years old (now 24). I have only had one Laparoscopy but
>>>decided that it was best at this time to make an appt at the CEC in GA
>>>for LAPEX Surgery... For many reasons, the biggest being the pain, the
>>>second being issues of infertility.
>>>
>>>Anyways, I am SO excited, and nervous at the same time... as the
>>>surgery is only two weeks away! Starting yesterday I'm not allowed to
>>>take any of my meds that at this point I have become fairly dependent
>>>upon. well it just so happens that I am due for my cycle in two weeks.
>>>and the two weeks prior to my cycle are ALWAYS the most painful for me.
>>>So I have been in imense pain all day, working... I cant afford to take
>>>leave from work since i will be out for 2+ weeks after the surgery...
>>>and I have another two weeks of this to go! I can barely take the pain.
>>>
>>>I think subconsciously Im a bit stressed about the surgery, nerves are
>>>kicking in and I am feeling overly depressed as well. I dont even know
>>>what is bothering me but i cant seem to snap out of it. ::Sigh::
>>>
>>>I guess this is just proving to me how greatful I am to have made my
>>>appt for LAPEX Surgery with such amazing doctors.
>>>
>>>Thanks to all for your continued support and words of wisdom :-) Thanks
>>>for listening to me vent...
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