Quick note to say I am around again

[The-HouseHusband]

Hi all,

Not a regular like some of you but have enjoyed being part of the community and chatting/arguing/helping when and where i can. have been away for the past week due to being in hospital but thankfully back among friends and family now.

Will try and pop on here when i feel up to it but i am a bit drugged up following surgery to fix my lower spine. if any one knows of any relaxation techniques or tips for coping after lower spinal surgery it will be appreciated.

thanks all, ady

[Quassia]

Sorry house, I can't advise on relaxation methods after major surgery ... but welcome back & hope you are feeling better real soon!

[cazzz1975]

welcome back HH, that sounds pretty serious stuff! I cant advise on relaxation methods but nice to see you back :)

[DTCwordfan]

Hope that you recover quickly - enjoy the morphine while it lasts! MMMMmmmmmmrr

[The-HouseHusband]

thanks all for the thoughts,

i am certainly enjoying the morphine along with all the other pain killers and muscle relaxants i have to take. just wish they would relax my mind as well.

After 22 years in the forces it was a bit of a shock getting treatment on the NHS rather than by your own people. Was shocked to say the least at the attitude of staff and lack of care. I had the op on Monday, was in theatre just over 8 hours and was discharged on Thursday with no after care plan or assessment of how i would cope at home and if i would have any assistance. Thankfully the wife is a teacher so is around to help me at the moment.

[Maydup]

Take it easy HH and welcome back.

[Mamyalynne]

I do hope you recover well HH, it is all wrong that a care plan was not arranged.

[Euphemia]

Get well soon!

[mrs.chappie]

Sorry I can't offer any suggestions re relaxation techniques but best of luck for a full and speedy recovery.

[The-HouseHusband]

Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement.

This is where internet communities come into their own. Although I am housebound at the moment I dont feel lonely thanks to friendships made by the wonders of technology.

[boxtops]

HH - welcome back - if I were you I would ring your GP surgery in the morning, at the very least you should have the district or community nurses looking in on you, IMO.

[jackthehat]

I had spinal surgery last year.....
1. Be kind to your back.
2. When getting out of bed roll onto your side, swing your legs out first and sit up 'keeping your spine in line!!'.
3. Lie flat in bed rather than propped up on pillows as this causes pressure on lower back.
4. Sit in upright position for short-bursts (20 mins max. to start) and then lie down again.
5. Don't attempt to walk too far. Up and down the garden to start......and then extend the distance as you see fit.

[jackthehat]

Sorry....
4. Lie in bed, or sit in a chair......don't sit in bed.

[The-HouseHusband]

Thanks Jack,

Found some bits on the internet and it basically said what you did, just had a few pictures which helps when you are trying to picture the correct method for getting in and out of bed. Makes it a lot easier and less painful following the methods shown, especially as the body stiffens up after being in the same position for a while.

Had a good chat with my GP as well, phoned up and explained what surgery I had undergone and the receptionist arranged for my GP to visit me at home!! At least some of the NHS care about their patients, she has also arranged for the local nursing team to visit on Wednesday and remove the stitches and check the incisions/scars.

Now settling into a fairly boring but needed regime so that I can get my back up to strength and start working again.