Panick Attack, and almost fainted.....

[reachbree 140]

Hey Guys,

As of today I am 8 days Post op. First few days home were very rough so I had my last dose of liquid Vicadin last Sunday, I figured that had something to do with how bad I was feeling so I stopped 3 days post op.

A few days ago my husband took me and the boys to the park so they could play and I could walk. My oldest came on the walk with me. After about 20 mins of walking my legs started itching insanely. A month or so ago I bought some gain detergent and discovered that me and my youngest are allergic to it....the load that I washed with that detergent had gotten scattered. Turns out the exercise pants that I wore that evening was from that load. DH rushed me home, i immediately jumped in the shower. Most of the itching had subsided but I started to feel my heart race. I threw on my nightshirt and made my way towards the couch when suddenly I went into a huge panic attack. My breathing was very rapid and I just started crying hysterically. My dh asked what exactly was bothering me, I told him I wasn't sure what was wrong but that everything seemed gross to me, the sight of things, the smell of things...just things period!! so weird. I didnt want to touch anything and I didnt want anything touching me....after a while of him talking to me I started to calm..

Fast Forward.....today I had the strangest episode of feeling extremely faint. I swayed side to side as I walked from one room to the other...my head wasnt hurting at all...my body just felt very heavy and drunk. I am not diabetic but I felt like I needed to eat. Obviously I am still on straight liquid so eating was out of the question I sipped on a Protein shake and after an hour or so started to feel more alive.

Has anyone experience these??

Also, Im having SUCH a hard time with the liquids!!!! I drink them but im sooooo hungry.....my poor fingernails, im chewing on them instead of food! Starting next Thursday I can have pureed foods but this liquid stage is a pits...especially since I started it a week or so before surgery. I understand this stage is very important because the tummy needs to heal. I get it but I feel like im starving myself.....I mean nothing I am drinking has any real calories in it! Water, G2, Low Sodium broth, SF Popcycles....

Took kids to zoo yesterday and bought them a pizza for lunch...OMGSHHHHH!!!! I never imagined that pizza at the zoo could look so good!! it was perfect and I wanted to eat it....ive never been a heavy eater, but I wanted to eat ALL OF IT...but instead I sat and watched them eat it and trust me when i say I was holdin back the tears.

Sorry for Rant! Just trying to deal with this one day at a time.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

@@reachbree

HANG IN THERE!!

Your will power and determination thus far tells me you are going to be wildly successful.

It's going to be SO worth it. SOOOOOO worth it.

[reachbree 140]

Thanks so much. I appreciate the encouragement!

@@reachbree

HANG IN THERE!!

Your will power and determination thus far tells me you are going to be wildly successful.

It's going to be SO worth it. SOOOOOO worth it.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

If one day at a time gets rough, go for one hour at a time. Slipping on a pair of size 8 skinny jeans from American Eagle made EVERYTHING worth it.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@reachbree Sounds scary! Are you not on Protein Shakes yet? Can you drink milk or V8 juice? I would think your blood sugar crashed but it could also be dehydration. After your shower - that could have triggered an episode. I would not worry about low sodium broth. You may actually need some sodium at this point. I'm on puree at day 8 - maybe you could explain what's going on to your Dr and can start earlier. It sounds as though you're starving and that's not good for healing either. Also please be careful driving - if you ever had a fainting spell like that behind the wheel it could be dangerous. Hope you feel better soon.

[reachbree 140]

Thanks KristenLe, Doc says I can start pureed next Thursday (2 weeks post-op). I would love to start puree right now but honestly im afraid I will hurt my tummy and I have a hard enough time getting the thick Protein shakes to squeeze through my stomach opening (ouch!) even with small sips. I have been getting in my Protein Shakes and Water to get atleast 50oz of liquid. They actually sent me home on Full liquids which is great but I still feel there's not enough cals. Thankfully I havent had to drive since before the surgery. DH has been my driver. I am supposed to go back to work next week, im not even sure I can handle it. Im approved through FMLA to be off through 8/1 so I may need some more time. Will test it out on Tuesday.

@@reachbree Sounds scary! Are you not on Protein Shakes yet? Can you drink milk or V8 juice? I would think your blood sugar crashed but it could also be dehydration. After your shower - that could have triggered an episode. I would not worry about low sodium broth. You may actually need some sodium at this point. I'm on puree at day 8 - maybe you could explain what's going on to your Dr and can start earlier. It sounds as though you're starving and that's not good for healing either. Also please be careful driving - if you ever had a fainting spell like that behind the wheel it could be dangerous. Hope you feel better soon.

[cjacks 8]

I have been scheduled for my surgery on August 8th. I'm so excited and nervous at the same time. I was told that I can have up to 4 weeks off, sounds like I could be really weak post op and may need to take the full time. Any opinions on how long I should take off work.

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[reachbree 140]

I am still early out, but if you are able to, definitely take the maximum time you can. I haven't only because of financial reasons. I also work a job where I sit at my desk in my cube most of the time so I feel a bit better about that but Im still not sure how I will do as my desk was probably where I ate the most and right now Im in liquid phase.

I have been scheduled for my surgery on August 8th. I'm so excited and nervous at the same time. I was told that I can have up to 4 weeks off, sounds like I could be really weak post op and may need to take the full time. Any opinions on how long I should take off work.


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[cjacks 8]

Thanks Reachbree. I have a desk job as well. I will take that into consideration

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