I'm back home from hospital (but still very much in pain)

[Grace]

And no, I have no pain meds, but tomorrow, I will ask my doctor for it.

I really wonder if this pain is still normal. The first two days were much better, and now it's getting worse with each passing day. Meanwhile, I could scream when I'm trying to rise from my bed. And one of the incisions look somewhat infected to me, so my doctor definitely has to see this tomorrow.

Kirsten

Absolutely, you should have some pain medication - actually, you should have been sent home with some.

Helpful hint for getting out of bed: roll over on your side and rise up that way, using your security pillow/blanket across your abdomen. that's how I used to instruct my patients. You put less pull on those abdominal muscles rising from a side lying position.

[anna_66]

It's so very nice to hear that this was caught so soon! Your so very lucky.

Sorry your in pain right now and I do hope the incesion is not infected. Healing vibes being sent your way. Feel better soon.

[Kirsten]

Will make this short, because I'm in terrible pain! I saw my doctor this morning, and yes, the incisions ARE infected and don't look good. Got an ointment, and painkillers, and was told to rest a lot (which I try to, but I have no help here, so there's still a lot to do for me).

But right now, the pain is almost unbereable! My entire abdomen seems to be burning!

Kirsten

[Catty1]

Kirsten - please call your sister and mom! Tell them what is happening with your incision.

You HAVE to rest! Could even a cat-rescue friend not come over?

{{{hugs}}}

[Kirsten]

My sister lives 400 km away from here, and my mother has her day off, and they're out. And I cannot pay people for coming over and help me.

Just looked at the incisions, and one of them (the biggest one) looks really bad. It's scaring me!

Kirsten

[Catty1]

You mean...your health insurance won't cover any kind of home care? OMG.

If it covers an ambulance, you might want to seriously consider going to Emergency.

Why you weren't given antibiotics is beyond me!

[Rachel]

Oh, Kirsten, I hate to second guess a medically trained person, but one would think that you would have been given antibotics in a situation like this. I know when you are in pain it is hard to even think. I'm inclined to agree with Catty, a trip to the ER might be in order. At least that way another doctor would have an opinion on how is should be treated.