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Update on wifes brain surgery

Pooky1 — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 01:00:48 GMT

She went for her 2 week check up. She told doctor the since surgery that her side hurts and her boob area on the other side hurts. After checking it they said her side is a not quit but almost a cracked rib. And the other side to but not as bad. Doctor said her scar isn't healing as good as it should be. And doctor was surprised that her symptoms hadn't start to decrease yet. They gave Ria 20 oxycodone pills. 15 days later she still has 16 pills left.she took them to the appointment with and told them these didn't do anything. So there giving her extra muscle relaxers.and told her to take Aleve. And they will see how she does.if no change they will put her on steroids. Her next follow up appointment is in January.

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meallen616 — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 01:03:35 GMT

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nana59 — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 01:17:48 GMT

@Pooky1 wrote:
She went for her 2 week check up. She told doctor the since surgery that her side hurts and her boob area on the other side hurts. After checking it they said her side is a not quit but almost a cracked rib. And the other side to but not as bad. Doctor said her scar isn't healing as good as it should be. And doctor was surprised that her symptoms hadn't start to decrease yet. They gave Ria 20 oxycodone pills. 15 days later she still has 16 pills left.she took them to the appointment with and told them these didn't do anything. So there giving her extra muscle relaxers.and told her to take Aleve. And they will see how she does.if no change they will put her on steroids. Her next follow up appointment is in January.

just curious how her ribs got injured....sorry she's in pain...hope the new med helps....both of you take care....

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KingstonsMom — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 01:30:19 GMT

@Pooky1

So sorry to hear that her recovery isn't going well, I hope the new meds help, but if oxycodone didn't help, she has to be really hurting.

Keep us updated please and continue being the great husband and caretaker you are!

To both of you

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Kachina624 — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 02:26:08 GMT

@Pooky1 Sounds as though she needs to be re-checked a lot sooner than January, especially if she isn't healing properly.

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NEvans2 — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 02:38:42 GMT

@Pooky1 I totally understand where Ria is coming from about the oxycodone. Opioids don't really work for me either. All they do is give me a headache and make me nauseous. She may do better with the muscle relaxers and Aleve. I would suggest that after a week of trying those, if they aren't working for her you should call her doctor. And I agree with whoever said she should probably be checked before January. Good Luck!❤️

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RedTop — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 03:03:03 GMT

@Pooky1

Your wife should insist on being checked again in 5-6 weeks, before Friday, December 17th.

Looking at the calendar, with Christmas and New Years falling on the weekend, doctors offices will likely be short staffed those last 2 weeks, see fewer patients, and not be back to normal until after January 4th. Patients are referred to ER for their medical needs or forced to wait until after the holidays to see their provider.

I fully understand why Ria wouldn't want to take Oxycodone, but to manage pain, this drug needs to be taken consistently. You can't let pain, especially post op pain, get ahead of you and then think one pain pill is going to help.

I sincerely hope the next weeks are easier for Ria, with a higher level of healing!

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catter70 — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:17:35 GMT

I'm sorry that things aren't going well for your wife. I, too, think they should check her before the holidays. I don't understand either about the cracked ribs. Will continue praying for a her recovery. Take care.

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phoenixbrd — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:36:36 GMT

Sorry the medication didn't work....everyone responds differently to drugs. Hopefully the muscle relaxers will help. Thanks for the update, we are rooting for you!

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Travone — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:35:38 GMT

@Pooky1Thank you for continuing to give us updates. As usual you and your wife are in our prayers. Praying she heals quickly and completely.

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Terrywu — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:27:24 GMT

Still sending good thoughts and prayers for you and your wife. It has been two weeks since hip replacement and thought I would be doing better than I am. It is frustrating to have to depend on others. Hopefully two weeks and we will be on the right track.

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MOMMAVik — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:53:41 GMT

@Pooky1, keeping Maria & you in

my prayers. I agree that maybe stepping up on the checkups would give you peace of mind. Never hesitate to call the doctor if you don't see some progress & especially if Maria is showing more signs of pain. I started Vicoden last week for my back/hip/knee issues
Very little if any relief. Prednisone didn't clear up enough inflammation. Tomorrow getting a shot iny lower back which may give more direct comfort. Both surgeon & pain doc recommend this to try to avoid surgery, to include treating a bulging disc. When it rains it pours.

I am praying that all of you kind folks suffering find relief soon.

@Pooky1, keep the faith. You are such a blessing to Maria & her family. Thank you for the updates.

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AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:32:03 GMT

Very sorry to hear that your wife's recovery is not going as quickly and as well as hoped! Everyone heals at a different rate and I'm sure this doesn't mean that anything is wrong. I know for myself, I take a long time to get over anything. It gets depressing and makes you worry but try to be positive and I am sure things will get better soon! Pain pills are not very good with me either. I tend to get very sick from them and have very little good results. Hopefully the the new medication will have a much better result! Blessings to you both!

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NickNack — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:40:07 GMT

@Pooky1 I am so sorry that your wife is still having pain. I am wondering if one of the reasons is that she isn't taking her pain medicine as directed. She needs to take it exactly as directed to keep up with the pain. She can't just take it when she's experiencing the pain.

I hope she will start taking the oxycodone and muscle relaxers on the schedule that the doctor prescribed. How did she crack her ribs? I'm so sorry you all are going through this.

I haven't commented before but have read your posts and prayed for Maria.

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Pooky1 — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:16:48 GMT

They figure ribs got messed up when she got flipped upside down after she was knocked out. As far as pain pills she always have problems with pain pills. In the past she has got fhetenal and another super strong pain med. And they didn't work on her pain either. I had said her next follow up appointment is in January. What I forgot mention is there going to keep an eye on how well she's doing and there going to have her send pictures of her head to keep track of how she's healing. I have to take a picture of her head on Monday to send to doctor. And probably more often.

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MOMMAVik — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 18:31:31 GMT

@Pooky1, That is a good choice to have some "Virtual" ways to keep in touch with doctors. Those photos are a good option. Keep on going one day at a time. Bless you both.

Had my Cortisone back shot. Not as bad as I dreamed of. Staff were super nice - everything taken care of with a smile.

I will take my own advice & take it slow. Have a good weekend. Cold, rainy windy here. Time for soup & grilled cheese sandwiches.

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CherryHugs — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 16:57:52 GMT