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How do I get thru spine surgery recovery? I need people to talk to
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Good morning, denman55 (@denman55)
I’m sure you’ll get many responses as the day rolls along, but although our situations are different, I, too, am recovering, in my instance, from a long-lasting sepsis infection that has robbed me of a good deal of my strength.
What caught my attention in your message was the phrase “ … trying to hold it together … ” I am a cheerful, glass-brim-full kind of guy by nature (79, by the way), but sepsis has me battling through bouts of … I’ll not call it depression, the “blues” is a better word. I’ve been keeping my blues a secret.
The other day at my primary doctor’s office, the nurse said, “Oh, Ray, you’re always such a happy guy!” I smiled but thought, “If only you knew … ”
That’s why your post stopped me in my tracks. Although our circumstances radically differ, we each harbor an uncomfortable truth about the spirit-draining challenges of a long recovery.
I wish you well and a speedy journey to better days.
Ray
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So true 'if only you knew'. Getting old solo is awful. I must learn to overcome obstacles move forward, go places. It's hard to find someone available at 76 yrs old. There are cancellations, more spats amongst friends and appropriate groups are few and far between, Life doesn't forgive. Meanwhile after total hip replacement just over 4-months ago and bronchiectasis, I'll look forward to live theatre show in Oct. 2024.
I encourage you to keep up your strength, stretch, make use of a resistance band very morning. Get stronger and more resilient.
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Hello Ray -
Many thanks for your reply, it was most welcomed. I'm sorry to hear about your recovery from this long-term sepsis infection. I truly hope your spirits have risen a bit and that you are doing better these days ....
Yes, I truly am trying to keep it together. I am not dealing well with this recovery - I guess I feel it has robbed me of my life in many ways and forced me into a real state of inactivity and recovery which has certainly dampened my spirits.
I'm trying to keep busy, mentally and engaging in activities, be it doing a word puzzle or watching TV or listening to music. I find it all is helping me. So I hope to just keep on with these activities until I am able to move more freely with less pain .
Wishing you all the best for your recovery . .
~ Patrick