Surgery and FM?
wolf...@123.com
It's grumpy old me again...
I'm going to have some fairly run-of-the-mill abdominal surgery in a
week or two, and I'm very interested to learn what having FM is going
to do to the experience.
Has anyone had similar surgeries both before and after FMS?
I don't really know what to expect, other than I figure that the
surgery site will make me not want to move, and the FMS will make
staying in one position uncomforatble... I'm not sure if this will be
a bad thing or not. Might be good for recovery to be motivated to get
moving...
Anyway... thoughts are appreciated.
Regards,
wolfgang<at>provide<dot>net
(Nifty anti-spam-robot address, ain't it?)
melodymom
I have had two abdominal surgeries, back when they used a two-man saw to
open you up! I am sure I had fibro even then, but it was definitely
worse by the second surgery. Also the second surgery was supposed to be
more painful, and I could expect it to take longer to be back on my feet,
but people being people (or me being me), the second was a breeze compared
to the first, both in the hospital and after I'd gone home to 3
pre-schoolers.
This is probably going to be one of those "six of one, half a dozen of the
other" questions. I hope your surgery goes well, and your recovery is
quick.
melodymom
grumpy, II
Erica M.
around my esophogus to make a new cardiac sphincter muscle. It was done by
laproscopic surgery and recovery was pretty fast. Had the surgery on a Thursday
morn, was released Fri. afternoon. A little soar yes, but if you tell the
anethesiologist that you have fibro, they will make sure they bring you out of
the anesthetic condition slowly, and give you pain meds at the same time. So
you're waking up, but receiving pain meds too.
HTH
little bunny foo-foo
Royal Bunny of Field-mice 'haid boppin'
In article <ufpk5tsvi2k4navuk...@4ax.com>, wolf...@123.com
wrote:
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Subject: Surgery and FM?
From: wolf...@123.com
Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2001 20:34:35 -0500
Maureen in Mukilteo
<I'm going to have some fairly run-of-the-mill abdominal surgery in a week
or two, and I'm very interested to learn what having FM is going to do to
the experience.>
First of all, good luck although I'm sure you will be fine. We will keep you
in our prayers.
Make a list of all your FM symptoms and medications then try to determine
how the operation will affect them. For example, I take MS Contin which may
be the reason I am resistant to anesthetics. I always tell the
anesthesiologist I usually need more for the same effect. Ditto for pain
meds.
Be sure to discuss pain control with your surgeon and resident before you
have your operation. Make sure he/she understands that you will probably
require more pain medication (because FM magnifies pain or because of opiate
tolerance).
If stress triggers migraines, be prepared for them because any surgery is
stressful. Find out if your migraine medicine is appropriate while you are
recovering. Bring a tape player (and earphones) with a supply of relaxation
tapes.
Make sure all your physicians (anesthesiologist, surgeon, resident) know all
the prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, herbs, supplements,
vitamins, and minerals you take. Some may interact with the drugs you will
be given.
Ask if you can take your regular supplement and medication regime while
recovering in the hospital. Don't take any kind of supplement, drug, or
prescription without your physician's approval.
You might want to bring your own mattress pad and pillows (check first).
Hospital beds are very uncomfortable and the familiar feel of your own
bedding might help you sleep better. I brought my own pad and pillows when I
was last in the hospital- the best thing I could have done. I purchased a
cheap foam eggcrate pad (make sure to air it out for at least 2 days before
using it to let the fumes dissipate) and then threw it away after (was
afraid it picked up some germs).
Night time in a hospital is noisy and bright -bring along a sleep mask and e
ar plugs. I like those silicone plugs that are worn outside the ear canal.
The kind that fit inside your ear canal hurt. You might want to try out of
few pair for comfort before going into the hospital.
Bring some easy reading on a light topic. I bring comic books to get my mind
off the discomfort. Don't forget to bring your personal hygiene items with
you.
I put all my hospital stuff in a decorated box that I kept on my bed table.
Before leaving for the hospital, make a nest for yourself to recuperate in.
You will be too sick to do this when you get home. (These days you are
discharged early before you are capable of taking care of yourself.) Then
feather that nest with pillows, blankets, heating pad(s), phone, writing
materials, TV, radio, clock, a water carafe and glass, card games, books,
and medicines etc.
It takes some of us longer to recuperate than normals so set aside a certain
amount of time for healing and don't let work or stress intrude on your
recovery time.
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_\ /_ recommendation. I am a fibromyalgia patient not a doctor.
If you have questions about the relationship between
nutritional supplements & your health, seek the advice of a
qualified physician.
<wolf...@123.com> wrote
Debby V
worse or not cause of the FM...........think I have always had
FM...........first one was at 27, then respectively 32 & 40 yrs of age.
Have had a few less major ones also...........
Debby
Jackie P
hugs
jackie
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Nancy Herring
thread closely and I am printing this out so that I won't forget anything.
My mind has been in a fog for a while now, with this I won't forget anything.
My surgery is scheduled for the 26th of this month. It is only a one night stay
in the hospital but even one night can be tuff. When I get home I will want
quiet to take place and all here will be warned ahead of time.
Again Thanks
Nancy
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zenFubar
I've only had "peripheral" surgeries since I've been
a full fledged FMer, but I wanted to wish you good luck!
Mike
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MrMossis
What a wonderful reply, chock full of excellent advice. I especially
like the nest part!! Would have never thunk of that myself.
Mo