Recovery

Well...it looks like day 12 was my turning point! I actually feel normal MOST of the time. I still cant lay down w/ out pain around the ICD and turning over to either side is still VERY painful. BUT....I am so thankful to feel like my brain is back and energy is returning. I also ordered 2 medical ID bracelets today. One pretty and one for when I walk. I normally walk by myself and w/ out my purse, so that is when I might need one the most.

Thank you for those who gave me my pep talk last week! I am so thankful that I can look up things on this site and see that everything is normal and life DOES get better!

Now....I'm READY for SPRING!

2 Comments

Glad to hear

by paulb - 2010-02-20 08:02:32

I am glad to hear that you are starting to feel like yourself again. This is my 10th day post op and I know exactly how you feel. I am just happy to be able to shower again. I need to order me an i.d tag too. I hope you continue to get better. :))

^5

by Pookie - 2010-02-20 09:02:50

great news for both of you!!! glad to here it.

the laying down part will come with time...you're still healing inside.

Yes! everyone with a heart device should be wearing some kind of medical alert bracelet.

I personally love the one I got from LaurensHope.

Shop around, as there are some really cool bracelets out there these days.

Take care,
Pookie

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