Thank you, everyone, for your messages after that last post. I'm so happy to be catching up on my favourite blogs again.
I don't feel like myself right now. My whole body - appetite, cycle, everything - is out of wack after the general anaesthetic. My throat hurts and my voice is weak from the breathing tube they inserted during the surgery, which lasted three and a half hours. My hands and wrists are sore, I suppose from IVs and my arterial line. And then there's that wonderful combination of nausea and hunger. All I want to eat are popsicles.
On top of that, I've been so anxious since the surgery. I suppose I just feel overwhelmed by all the decisions of the last month, and all the physical weirdness this week. I've been waking up with my heart racing and a knot in my stomach.
Everything feels gross.
I think I'll feel better once I've been back to the hospital on Tuesday and they're removed the sticky, itchy dressing I've been wearing on my chest since Monday. I think it will feel good to go back to work, too.
I'm going to try some gentle yoga and meditation. I want to feel like myself again.
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I'm sure it will take some time to feel "normal" again. Just don't rush it. Take it easy and try to relax.
(((hugs)))
I'm so behind and just saw this and your last post!! I'm glad to hear that you are recovering now and are even contemplating some gentle yoga and meditation. I hope the yummy foods have helped. This must have been one scary week, and it sounds like a lot is going on besides. Stay strong and pamper yourself!
Thanks Mallen. You're right, it is going to take some time. I will try to go slowly and take it easy. Thanks for the good wishes. :)
Thanks Sara! Yep, it was a bit scary. I'm glad I'm back home now and starting to do things for myself again. And yes, the yummy food is definitely helping!
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