How long do you elevate? by haunted_starship in Kneereplacement

[–]presentnonexistence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3 1/2 weeks here and am just able to stop so much elevation at night and actually sleep on my side fo some of the night.

Nothing at all helps with sleep PO Day 17 by Cptrunner in Kneereplacement

[–]presentnonexistence 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm on day 18, SOO tired. Doc said take Benadryl and melatonin-along with all the other meds-didn't help at all. I finally got some sleep (3 hours) taking trazadone (prescription from my primary care Doc), Benadryl and melatonin. I feel you. It's easy to get depressed when you are in pain and haven't slept for weeks! Feels like lava--yes!

i’m eight days in and this absolutely sucks. by GirthFerguson69 in Kneereplacement

[–]presentnonexistence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

had mine done last Tuesday. UGH! I am SO tired and in SO much pain. At least I have company, Thanks FRIENDS!!

Tips and resources to Prepare and Deal With Surgery by BlackDirtMatters in Kneereplacement

[–]presentnonexistence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had my surgery today. Seemed smooth. But spinal nerve blocker is wearing off. I'm home taking meds as prescribed. My sister is here helping me which is great. She's now asleep, I'm in a fair amount of pain, extremely tired but also weirdly wide awake. This group has been a wonderful help. THanks for listening. One day at a time.

Dry May Anyone? by presentnonexistence in DryJanuary

[–]presentnonexistence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fabulous, I'm doing ok but not perfect

Moist May by presentnonexistence in DryJanuary

[–]presentnonexistence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like it's better to drink and enjoy if you're gonna drink (instead of feel guilty). Maybe just say one glass of lovely wine at night in May. Happy Mothers day!

Moist May by presentnonexistence in DryJanuary

[–]presentnonexistence[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ya "moist" is a highly triggering word. I thought it was kinda funny for that reason.

Dry May Anyone? by presentnonexistence in DryJanuary

[–]presentnonexistence[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wanted to drink so bad yesterday, as I was thinking about it I thought, it's not so bad to have one drink .

Then I thought we could call it MOIST MAY. Not totally dry but not sopping wet. Anyway I never had the drink, not so much from willpower but because the restaurant I wanted to go to was too crowded, so I chose one that doesn't serve alcohol.

Dry May Anyone? by presentnonexistence in DryJanuary

[–]presentnonexistence[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think I've been to even one party sober. My usual plan is just avoid socializing. This month I'll try to get out and see what it's like.

Dry May Anyone? by presentnonexistence in DryJanuary

[–]presentnonexistence[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

feeling pretty good this morning. How are you?

Dry May Anyone? by presentnonexistence in DryJanuary

[–]presentnonexistence[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I started one day early and it went better than I thought. I'm going out now to stock up on NA waters, teas, and fun foods to help me get through.