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Upcoming rectal cancer surgery with permanent ostomy.
Ostomy & J-Pouch | Last Active: Mar 28 8:20pm | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
@leeb123 That is a lot. It sounds like you are doing a good job preparing yourself.
Things that helped me after getting home following a big surgery was walking a little at a time, and gradually lengthening the distance. Also, I would make sure to keep up with the pain medication so that I stayed ahead of the pain; I would set an alarm to ensure I didn't wake up in a lot of pain because the medication wore off at 2am...
How are you dealing with the anxiety? What is helping?
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@susanf8 The anxiety can be tough. It's so darn unpredictable. When bad, I have a muscle relaxer, I know its not for that but it helps a little. It passes eventually, thankfully.
Your advice on staying ahead of pain is excellent, thank you.