lcquilting Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Hi ladies! Have been thinking about you all lately just haven't had the energy to chat/browse the forums. So far, so good....my surgery went well (had a fistula repaired on march 2) Now for the long recovery. No lifting anything over 10 lbs. for 6 weeks!! Which is a huge problem since my DD is almost 15 already! It's been a very trying few weeks! She's been staying with family since the surgery and it's killing me! I get to see her almost every day but it's so hard having to rely on others for constant care of her (and me sometimes!) I'm hoping to have this stupid catherder removed Thurs. At least i'll be a little more comfortable caring for my other children. This lovely (note the sarcasim!!) Illinois weather isn't helping the mood either...it's been soooo dreary lately! The blues are setting in! If you could continue to pray for my family and I, i'd really appreciate it.... Sorry to be such a downer lol! Hoping to be singing a different tune in a few days/weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Michelle, I'm glad you are recovering but my heart breaks for you that your littliest has to be away from you! I'm sure that is so, so, so difficult! Prayers for a speedy recovery so that you can hold and snuggle that baby girl! I hope the weather clears up quickly too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 It is good to hear your report. I usually figure the it is a sign of good health when you are able to recognize what the frustrations are and speak of them. Thanks for coming here so we could give you fresh support. You will make it through this. And I sure hope spring is coming for each of us---soon. Do you get to sit and hug those kids, including the baby? That almost sounds like heaven, to sit and hug the kids while other take care of the chores and duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilted charm Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Here's hoping and praying for a quick recovery. I know how hard it is to not pick up that little one! I had surgery when my youngest was about 9 mos. He couldn't understand why I wouldn't pick him up and there wasn't always someone around to put him in the chair with me. By the way he's 22 yrs. old now, so the memories last a lifetime:) Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Glad you are feeling better. You will be up and about before you know it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Glad you are feeling better. You will be up and about before you know it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Hang in there!! The days are getting longer and spring is coming:) Soon you will be up and around and working hard as ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltinginthecountry Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Michelle, Continue to pray for a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'm glad the surgery went well. Do pay attention to doctor's orders and don't do too much when you're feeling better. I know that's easy to do. Take care. Spring is coming! Life will be really good again. God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Glad everything is ok. Listen to the doctor, I know it's hard but resist picking-up your little one. I'm still praying for you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyAboutQuilting Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Michelle, it's good to hear from you. Glad the surgery went well. Patience is probably one of the hardest things to practice, but hopefully you'll be as good as new in no time. It's hard to have others caring for your little ones but at least you can see them so try to keep your spirits up. Spring is just around the corner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitomi Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Hope you feel better. Up and at it again! Love and hugs to you. Aloha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Michelle sending you a hug and prayer. Just be sure and take good care of yourself while you recover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Prayers for a healthy and fast recovery!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniquilter Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Michelle, wishing you a speedy & successful recovery. Hang on in there and please God, this will soon be in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcquilting Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 3 weeks post op and things still going great!! And at my 2 week appt. the doctor said I could lift my baby again which meant bringing her home!! yay!! I'm still sore at times and haven't done much quilting but I feel like i can see the light at the end of the tunnel!! I'm still leary of doing too much. I had my mom help me put a full size quilt in a few days ago....I just don't think I could've done it myself...too much pulling, twisted, back and forth...yada yada...You don't realize how heavy/akward a full (or bigger!) backing is until you can't/shouldn't do it! So now I just wait and recovery fully!! I'm telling ya' it's aweful nice to have all the "pipes" work when they're supposed to!! lol!! sorry TMI!! Now to get the kiddos over nasty coughs and allergies.....tell me again when summer is gonna be here?! Yesterday it was 70 deg. and today only 35!!! Love Illinois weather!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Michelle glad to hear you have your baby back and recovery is going well! It is cold here in NY today and thankfully we only got a dusting of snow over night and not the 5 - 6" we were supposed to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Michelle - I understand completely. I had a hysterectomy several years ago and had to come home from the hospital with a super-pubic catheter. Nothing like having tubing sticking out of your abdomen! Life was a bit strange until I finally got that removed. And, recovering from a big abdominal incision is nothing to sneeze at -- Literally! Best wishes for a full recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Michelle, I'm so glad that this has gone so well for you! Now don't get cocky and over do it! I'll continue to pray so please keep us posted as you recover. I'm at 3 months post op and the home health nurses just released me today. WOOHOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Glad surgery went well...hang in there it all gets better from here on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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