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Posted by greywolf on October 17, 2008, at 11:09:05
Feel much less like a truck hit me today. Of course, that probably has something to do with no real prior surgery experience than anything else.
Basically, just tired and being careful to let the pacemaker settle into where it's sewn in. I stood up to talk to a census worker for about 10 minutes, and then followed that up with a short drive as a passenger, and it proved to be just a little too much. I think by tomorrow things should be much better.
What surprises me is how ineffective the Darvocet has been. My normal dose of Xanax is more effective.
But, overall, things are going ok with some left-side neck numbness, which I am assured is common and temporary. I'm a big baby when it comes to needles, so those of you shying away from the VNS option for that type of reason (honestly, I was) should take comfort that it was not as bad as I thought it was going to be.
Greywolf
Posted by Phillipa on October 17, 2008, at 11:17:40
In reply to VNS post-op follow-up II, posted by greywolf on October 17, 2008, at 11:09:05
Greywolf you sound positive and that is really good. Phillipa
Posted by B2chica on October 17, 2008, at 12:55:13
In reply to VNS post-op follow-up II, posted by greywolf on October 17, 2008, at 11:09:05
you do sound positive.
take it easy, and keep us posted if you're up to it.
Posted by Roslynn on October 18, 2008, at 19:03:04
In reply to VNS post-op follow-up II, posted by greywolf on October 17, 2008, at 11:09:05
I wish you smooth sailing with this. I am hoping for the best for you.
Roslynn
Posted by greywolf on October 18, 2008, at 20:36:35
In reply to Re: VNS post-op follow-up II, posted by Roslynn on October 18, 2008, at 19:03:04
> I wish you smooth sailing with this. I am hoping for the best for you.
>
> RoslynnThanks much, Roslynn. I am holding out as much hope as I can muster right now that this may do the trick. The pain hasn't been too bad and I have only a few more days of recovery before we can get down to work.
Thanks again for your thoughts.
Greywolf
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