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Anan Sahadei's avatar

Refuah shleimah! Best wishes for a full healing!

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EKB's avatar

Thanks so much 😊

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Sheryl O'Connell's avatar

Feel better. And you will, it takes time for your body to recalibrate and recover.

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EKB's avatar

Thanks❤️

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Louis Wellington Jr 🎗️'s avatar

I wish you a speedy recovery! I am glad that you found something interesting to keep your mind occupied. Less time being frustrated about a body that has its own ideas on what your daily schedule will look like.

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EKB's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Nancy F's avatar

For some reason doctors seem to minimize the impact of a hysterectomy. I don’t know why.

Take it easy but take it.

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EKB's avatar

Thanks. My doctor didn't seem to minimize the impact of my surgery. I just couldn't accept how much it would throw me. But boy was she right.

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Rebekah Lee's avatar

Healing hugs to you!!

Boy howdy, do I ever understand the post-surgery fatigue. I had surgery around 2010, and the next day the nurse comes in and says, "ok, let's get up and take a walk!". I replied that she must be kidding. I managed to get out of bed, stand up, and take a couple of steps. 4 days later I was doing 10 laps around the surgical recovery floor.

But, In the real world it was a major deal to walk half a block. Then a block, etc. It took about 6 weeks to approach normal activity with any degree of stamina. I much prefer being outside, especially walking.

Speaking as a nurse, walking is one of the best forms of exercise, especially when you "pull" your tummy in. Treadmills aren't an exact match for walking because the surface is moving under the feet, so the "push" forward is largely lost.

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EKB's avatar

❤️

I know I will get there. I just have no patience. The last time I wasn't allowed to exercise at least I came home with a baby.

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Just plain Rivka's avatar

Feel better!!!

I hate being restricted because of recovery. It’s so hard.

I hope you feel better and the time goes fast.

Do you like needlepoint?

I like things that feel productive when Im incapacitated. I feel like Im doing something. I bought a kit on Amazon. Might have been intended for children. But I finished it and it made me feel good.

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EKB's avatar

Thank you for the well wishes. ❤️

I used to be the needlepoint maven. Then I took up crocheting, and knitting. Not sure, if needlepoint rightnow would make me less bored. I need to be active doing things. But as soon as I do, I am reminded why I can't just yet.

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Donna Pickholtz's avatar

Do you still have your needlepoint pillows?

Glad you are resting 🙂

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