Just out of hospital HEALTH

[BlueWren]

Have just posted this in the health section but then thought it may fit in here as well.[COLOR=Blue]

I am sitting here feeling rather odd and sad, a little happy. It is three weeks yesterday that I had major surgery, having my gallbladder taken out as well as having adheasions divided and taken out around my left groin and bowl area. I have this cool battle scar from just under my boobies down to the pelvis area.
I complained of this 2 1/2 yrs ago and have been waiting for a bed in hospital till now. I was living with cronic pain for all of that time, not a second without it.
This was only the icing on the cake as I already had injuries from a motor accident in 1998. I have also got three valves leaking in my heart along with rhumitoid arthritis.
So fighting red tape to have this operation done has taken a lot out of me. They even tried to tell me that it was in my head. When I saw the surgeon in Intensive Care I asked, "what was wrong", "everything you said, he said". I had been telling them exactly what was wrong but they did not give me the respect of knowing my own body. 18 yrs ago I had the same sort of thing happen?
So here I am sitting in my pj's chatting in here with a black tummy that is healing rather nicely.
I am going to have to get ready for open heart surgery next up, within the next few yrs. My heart has failed me twice now and that is scary.
I think what I am trying to say is if there is anyone out there that is sick and needs someone to talk to. Hey I am a good listener and have been through enough, to at least understand and can show empathy and compassion for your position.
So hey, anyone want a friend to talk with?

[Jewly]

My goodness, you certainly have been through a lot haven't you? Glad to see that you came through the last op well and that you're recovering nicely. I have had a lot of experience with doctors not taking me seriously but when I insist on being tested, the tests come back proving what I've said all along is true. If only more doctors worked with their patients instead of treating them like idiots, we would be a lot better off.

I have never had major surgery, only having a tonsilectomy at age 14 and an emergency c-section at age 22 but there were complications with the first one, as I had a bad reaction to the anesthetic, and they couldn't wake me for some 16 hrs after the op. Other than that, it all went ok. In about 6 months time I have to go into hospital for an overnight stay and have my wisdom teeth removed, which I'm not really looking forward to, but I expect I will only have pain and discomfort for a week or so, so it won't be so bad really.

Fingers crossed that you can stay healthy and that your next op is a complete success as well.

[Naomi]

I am glad you've finally had the treatment you needed. I am fortunate enough to enjoy good health and so far have only been in hospital when my son was born. I can't imagine the difficulties of the last few years for you living with chronic pain - you must be a very patient person! I hate it when Drs don't credit patients for knowing anything about their own health. I think the days of just listening to the Dr and doing what they say have passed - people are far more aware and proactive now when it comes to their own health and some Drs don't seem to realise that.

I hope you continue to recover well.

[MissieK]

I'm glad they finally found what was wrong and you are recovering nicely. I hope your recovery continues well.

Melissa

[Patricia]

Bluewren, glad to hear that you are now on the road to recovery and that things are starting to look up for you now. I have had a chronic illness for 16 years, been in and out of hospital too many times to count and had many many surgeries so I can totally relate to what you are going through. If you need to chat just drop me a line. I hope you continue to feel better. :)

[Pam]

Hi Bluewren,

Glad to hear you are on the road to recovery! I wish you a speedy journey for the rest of the road :hug:

Best of luck for your heart surgery, I hope you don't have too wait too long!