Posted by Kristi on August 31, 2001, at 11:37:13
In reply to Re: Venting... aplogy before hand, posted by afatchic on August 31, 2001, at 9:44:02
> I've had two surgeries with general sedation and both times I became depressed afterwards. Watch out for those pain meds. They can be addictive and increase depression.
Yeah... I hear depression does seem to sometimes follow.... I'm ok so far. And with the pain meds... been there done that.... in fact, I think it took me about a year to kick the vicoden/percocet habit. So.... I'm just taking some non boring non-narcotic ones for now.
> Since showering is so difficult with an open wound, treat yourself by going to the beauty shop and having your hair washed and a conditioning treatment. It made me feel better.Ya know, that is a wonderful Idea..... I'm just broke. For this particular medical problem.. I've already missed 10 months of work.....
Ugh.... I have to "sponge bath" for 12 weeks. Maybe I'll hint to a friend. :-)
> Congratulation on quitting smoking!! It will definetly help you heal faster.Thanks. It's so hard tho..... but that's why I'm doing it. After 5 years of suffering.... I'll do anything to aid in my healing.
Thanks for caring,
Kristi
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> > Life sucks. Surgery sucks. Pain sucks. Quitting smoking sucks.
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> > thanks for letting me get that out.
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