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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Dec 17, 2023 | Replies (4297)Comment receiving replies
@lioness My friend. I have been home for 1 week since my 9 hour fusion surgery from T10 to pelvis. Very tired and sore, but have painpills to help the pain. I had a rough time with low blood pressure where I would pass out and they too, Valium away and my Blood pressure stablized. I had Low Hemaglobin so had to have a red blood cell infusion. I was in the hospital for 7 days, longer than expected. Just wanted to let you know how I am now. Very fatigued, but it was a big surgery. Jeanie
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@lilypaws, Glad to hear you are home and recovering, Jeanie. Sounds like the surgery was long and the hospital stay longer than you'd planned. I am so glad you have pain medication to help speed your ease and recovery. Had you been diagnosed with low blood pressure before your surgery? I ask because I have both high and low b.p. and know too well that sudden weak, dizzy feeling. I've been lucky not to pass out but it can be scary when it occurs. Did they prescribe anything for your hypotension? My cardio told me to stop my high b.p. med, Amlodipine, until my pressure became more normal again. I can't remember how far you traveled for the surgery? You must have been so happy to be home again and back in your very own bed. Not much rest in hospitals for sure. Will you have to do a lot of frequent p.t.?
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@lilypaws. Glad to hear you are home safe. Yes, it was a big surgery and I hope this will solve the problem. Sending you good wishes for a speedy recovery.