How much longer until I feel normal again post-surgery?

lorihmatthews · May 15th, 2008, 05:05 PM

I had outpatient surgery on Friday May 9 to repair a broken wrist. I'm resting at home this week. I still feel pretty woozy. I had general anesthesia and I think they really pumped me up with drugs to keep me under and also gave me a lot of anti-nausea medication as well (thank goodness).

I was taking Darvocet for pain but stopped taking it Tuesday afternoon. I really didn't need something that strong and I didn't like the side effects -- tummy issues and slight panic attacks (yikes!). Now I'm taking Aleve which is fine.

The trouble is that I still feel pretty completely wiped out. And a little woozy every hour or so. It doesn't help that we're having a sudden heat wave here in SF and I have no air conditioning.

I'm trying to manage by wiping my face and neck with a cool washcloth and I have an ice pack around the back of my neck. And I just raided the ice cream to keep cool too.

Any other advice and experience from those who have recovered from surgery?

Jahpson · May 15th, 2008, 05:13 PM

no experience. but good to see that you are ok. Now your body is trying to heal itself. I say take it easy and rest.

shushopn · May 16th, 2008, 10:31 AM

when I had my gall bladder out in January I was so tired and exhausted in general for over 2 weeks after. I'm in pretty good shape so I was surprised, but one of my best friends is a doctor and told me that the anesthsia can stay in your system for 2 weeks. Feel better soon!

Jill · May 16th, 2008, 10:37 AM

It always takes me one to two weeks post op before i feel normal again.The drugs u were on do stay in your system sometimes so it takes a while.I was on a morphine drip in the hospital for 2 weeks and it took me WEEKS before my head was clear!!!

loveisallaround · May 17th, 2008, 06:04 PM

it will take about two weeks.. everyone's body reacts differently, but as they say "rest is the best medicine".. i was in bed a lot, but i always made sure i went outside for half hour every day, even if i ididn't go anywhere that day...

lorihmatthews · May 17th, 2008, 06:24 PM

Thanks all ... finally, one full week after surgery, I am starting to feel like myself again. Not perfect but definitely a lot better. Just one day at a time ...

May 15th, 2008, 05:05 PM	#1
lorihmatthews Persian Love Location: San Francisco	How much longer until I feel normal again post-surgery? I had outpatient surgery on Friday May 9 to repair a broken wrist. I'm resting at home this week. I still feel pretty woozy. I had general anesthesia and I think they really pumped me up with drugs to keep me under and also gave me a lot of anti-nausea medication as well (thank goodness). I was taking Darvocet for pain but stopped taking it Tuesday afternoon. I really didn't need something that strong and I didn't like the side effects -- tummy issues and slight panic attacks (yikes!). Now I'm taking Aleve which is fine. The trouble is that I still feel pretty completely wiped out. And a little woozy every hour or so. It doesn't help that we're having a sudden heat wave here in SF and I have no air conditioning. I'm trying to manage by wiping my face and neck with a cool washcloth and I have an ice pack around the back of my neck. And I just raided the ice cream to keep cool too. Any other advice and experience from those who have recovered from surgery?

May 15th, 2008, 05:13 PM	#2
Jahpson oww! Location: The Playground	Re: How much longer until I feel normal again post-surgery? no experience. but good to see that you are ok. Now your body is trying to heal itself. I say take it easy and rest. __________________ Amazingly Sophisticated Happy Holidays to all my TPF friends!

May 16th, 2008, 10:31 AM	#3
shushopn I Feel Pretty! Location: Long Island, NY	Re: How much longer until I feel normal again post-surgery? when I had my gall bladder out in January I was so tired and exhausted in general for over 2 weeks after. I'm in pretty good shape so I was surprised, but one of my best friends is a doctor and told me that the anesthsia can stay in your system for 2 weeks. Feel better soon! __________________ My Life - the Comedy at www.kykap.blogspot.com

May 17th, 2008, 06:04 PM	#5
loveisallaround Member	Re: How much longer until I feel normal again post-surgery? it will take about two weeks.. everyone's body reacts differently, but as they say "rest is the best medicine".. i was in bed a lot, but i always made sure i went outside for half hour every day, even if i ididn't go anywhere that day...

May 17th, 2008, 06:24 PM	#6
lorihmatthews Persian Love Location: San Francisco	Re: How much longer until I feel normal again post-surgery? Thanks all ... finally, one full week after surgery, I am starting to feel like myself again. Not perfect but definitely a lot better. Just one day at a time ...

May 16th, 2008, 10:37 AM	#4
Jill	Re: How much longer until I feel normal again post-surgery? It always takes me one to two weeks post op before i feel normal again.The drugs u were on do stay in your system sometimes so it takes a while.I was on a morphine drip in the hospital for 2 weeks and it took me WEEKS before my head was clear!!!