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PsychoSJGPsychoSJG Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 739
On Weds morning, I finally had surgery I've been waiting for, for 2 years. Turns out I did less ligament damage and more joint f'ing up than previously thought. Thankfully this means less recovery time (So I'll be about to have a cigar again by the end of Jan, but unfortunately it means a lot more pain during the recovery. I haven't had surgery since i was 16, so I don't remember much about the days after surgery, but I'm in hell right now. The pain killers I've been on have been messing with my head (cant remember what I've told to who, keep waking up in a panic for some reason, and I currently haven't been able to tell when things have been in a realistic dream here in my room or if I was actually awake). I've had enough of it and I stopped the pain killers. Now everything hurts, from my shoulders to my neck, all of the muscles around my neck, my right shoulder, left shoulder a lil, muscles in my chest, hips, and back. Rolling over in bed makes my body feel like I'm in a compactor. I swear it feels like i was literally hit by a car. The irony to this all is that I have a really high tolerance for pain (was a hardcore wrestler who loved using barbed wire, thumb tacs, and even a staple gun to the head in matches. When I initially damaged my knee to need this surgery, I was at work 4 days later, even though I couldn't bend my knee for just shy of a month. I don't even know why I'm writing this. I guess I just needed to vent. But for anyone who actually read this, Is it normal for your whole body to hurt like this after surgery? Also, for anyone who read this drugged up post, I'm sorry I just took away 5 min of your life, and I guess I owe you a stick haha.

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  • docedwardsdocedwards Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 319
    I've never had surgery. Hope you have a good recovery. I read it- pay up. lol
  • cabinetmakercabinetmaker Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,561
    I've had 3 knee surgeries, one open, 2 scopes. Take the pain meds, suffer through the mental stuff. You'll thank me in a couple of days. The sleep you'll lose by not taking them will do more to f*ck up your mind than the meds will, I promise you. Your body needs the rest to recover.
  • The SniperThe Sniper Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,910
  • The SniperThe Sniper Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,910
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  • PsychoSJGPsychoSJG Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 739
  • ENFIDLENFIDL Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,836
    I had reconstructive ankle surgery back in 04 after a "training accident" lol It was by far the worst experience of my life. The day after was the worst thing ever and even for the 72 hours after that it was rough but it gets better I promise man. Hope you heal up well and if there's anything we can do for ya just let us know brother!
  • HaysHays Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,262
    Well, I can't say I've had the same surgery you've had... but I've had 14 major surgeries. I think Sniper might've seriously hit it on the nose with his comment about you not being used to the drugs. From what you're describing, it sounds like they gave you some seriously heavy painkillers - and there is a whole world of pharmaceuticals that the regular populace doesn't regularly hear about - these drugs take some time dude! On top of that, you often can't just up and quit taking them after a couple days, because then it's in your system and you WILL go through withdrawal. If you need something for the pain but can't handle the mental stress, explain this to your physician...it's possible that he/she might have another option for you.
  • docedwardsdocedwards Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 319
    I've been very fortunate. The only surgeries I've needed were from being "bombed" and having my "foot removed from my mouth". I've always recovered nicely.
  • Amos UmwhatAmos Umwhat Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,523
  • Amos UmwhatAmos Umwhat Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,523
    Couple other thoughts, now that I've had coffee. Nicotine. If you're a cigarette smoker, or use enough tobacco to be addicted, withdrawal can cause the panic. The other thing, nicotine greatly slows the healing process, primarily because you don't re-vascularize. You need to avoid all nicotine for at least the next 2 - 3 months. Pick a good cigar for your recovery celebration.
  • PsychoSJGPsychoSJG Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 739
  • cabinetmakercabinetmaker Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,561
    Yea, the main thing is to cause enough releif so that you can relax and heal.
  • MperconteMperconte Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 367
    That little voice in your head that makes you wake up in the middle of the night, is you conscience telling you that you should have packed up all your sticks and have sent them to be by now. :) We have to take up a collection and send a cute little House call nurse to your home for a special rubdown. How would that be for a bomb? :) Anyway, Speedy recovery bro..
  • PsychoSJGPsychoSJG Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 739
    Mperconte:
    That little voice in your head that makes you wake up in the middle of the night, is you conscience telling you that you should have packed up all your sticks and have sent them to be by now. :) We have to take up a collection and send a cute little House call nurse to your home for a special rubdown. How would that be for a bomb? :) Anyway, Speedy recovery bro..
    Just like the one in Ferris Beulers Day Off? haha. If she's over 5'9, my gf would actually wanna share. Make that happen.
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