Setbacks and compression socks
🕑 Added 2022-11-08 23:07:22 +0000 UTCI have been wearing compression socks since the day I had my surgery. When I was at the hospital they gave me this white pair of compression socks that I can put my toes through. They were a little bit like leg warmers. It was funny because when I would put them on I look like a chicken with my white legs and I have some furry house slippers so I looked even more like a chicken. Eventually we bought nicer compression socks but they were just black. Those are fine but I found some really cool compression socks online that I really want to purchase. I never understood the importance of wearing compression socks after a surgery. I think my friend Debbie was the first one to introduce me to this concept after she had her surgery. She came to my house and brought her compression socks over and said that I could have them because she didn’t need them anymore post op. I thought she was crazy because I did not wanna wear compression socks. I don’t like wearing anything that is tight fitting or restricting on my body. I love to have loose clothing and full range of movement and I don’t like to feel like a stuffed sausage. As it turns out, my last two weeks of postop have been stuffed sausage legs in compression socks. Today is officially two weeks since my surgery which puts me at another important mile stone. I’m feeling so much better! My pain is finally subdued for the most part. Occasionally if I move the wrong way or get a little too energetic, the pain will come back and I will need to rest for a day. I’m getting used to the idea of the compression socks. My surgeon wants me to wear them for a few more weeks. The threat of blood clot has reduced significantly by now however, she insists that I continue to wear these horrible compression socks. I get so frustrated with it. But at least they helped protect my legs from getting cold now that winter is arriving. At night now I am able to sleep without my girdle ( to stabilize my abdomen) which helps me feel a lot less compressed. Sometimes, if I’m having pain or feel uncertain or a little bit insecure about my healing, I will put my girdle back on and I have to say, it does help. As uncomfortable as compression socks and girdles are, I’m really thankful I have a doctor that acknowledges The need for items such as these.
Lately I’ve been going to bed with only my compression socks on. I am normally a naked sleeper. I hate having clothing on my body in bed. So being naked in bed with only compression socks on Jeremy was giggling about starting to develop a compression sock fetish lol! Is that a thing?! 😂 i’m going to post some photos of compression socks that I’ve seen that I think are so cute and that I would like to purchase. My niece Alaina introduced me to all of these compression socks called crazy compression socks. I love the mermaid ones, they’re so fitting and so cute. The sloth ones remind me of my son. That’s always been his spirit animal a sloth. And I really love the tie-dye blue ones because they remind me of the ocean. Something that I miss so much and can’t wait to get back to. Here’s a link so you can check them out yourself.
https://crazycompression.com/collections/all-crazy-compression-socks
As I am working through all these milestones such as fighting off infection, fighting off blood clots, avoiding pneumonia, which by the way many of you were telling me stories about your surgeries and subsequent blood clotting and I’m so happy that I’m getting this information from you because I’m realizing how important it actually is that I do wear compression socks until my doctor tells me not to. So thank you for that information! I’m learning so much about my post op from hearing your stories of surgery do’s and don’ts.
But we did have one setback last night. As we left the hospital I assumed some things could go back to normal such as me being able to enjoy time in my massage chair and being able to enjoy the handheld massager that Jeremy often uses on my shoulders and feet. As it turns out… That’s a Nono. Last night, I was having the worst back pain and muscle spasms I’m not sure why. I think maybe it was because I keep sleeping on my shoulders, on my sides. Every once in a while I just can’t handle sleeping on my back and I need to switch over to my sides and I have a lot of damage to my shoulders from roller derby because most of the heavy hits I took and gave from roller derby we’re on my shoulders. So my body‘s been going through some really painful times lately trying to readjust to normal sleeping etc. with no ability to soothe the pain as I normally would, through yoga. I can’t do any sort of yoga right now other than some basic stuff for my arms and my shoulders. But it’s not getting to the juicy parts that my normal yoga routine would.
As a little helper, Jeremy was using the massager on my shoulders last night and I had a horrible muscle spasm that went from the middle right side of my back about where my bra strap is all the way down to where my uterus was and it was a searing hot sharp pain. I immediately thought something was terribly wrong. The pain would not go away for the entire night. Although the pain did eventually die down into a dull spasming pain. Eventually I ended up calling my doctor to find out What to do next. I was terrified that I was internally bleeding or that I had broken my stitches but it turns out I was just having a severe muscle spasm from the massager. I called my doctor and she informed us that that is not OK. We cannot be using any sort of massagers at this time, not until 16 weeks after the surgery . So last night was a little bit terrifying until I was able to speak with my doctor. Thank God for her! It was painful but we made it through the night. Jeremy by my side, holding my hand, telling me everything is going to be fine. Me getting irritated because he was telling me everything was fine, lol! And of course he was right… Everything is fine. It was still pretty painful sleep last night but I woke up in a much better place today. Everything has been pretty calm today. I have not exercised today like I normally do. I’m just taking it easy for a a day and I will get back to the treadmill three times a day tomorrow. It’s been nice taking this downtime today. I realized how active I actually have been and how it may be holding me back just a little bit in terms of my healing. Everything is a balance. It’s so hard to balance all of these things whatever used to living 100 miles an hour and I am suddenly forced to stop by the winter. But I’m learning lessons along the way I’m so thankful for the view. Thank you for sharing with me. Teaching me so much! I am in the situation that I am. Many of your stories are harrowing to say the least. What many of you have survived helps me understand that this is definitely a situation that I can survive and eventually thrive through. So thank you so much for sharing with me. It makes me feel so much less alone in this process that can be pretty damn lonely. So even with the setbacks, we’re doing OK! Onwards and upwards! I’m learning patience. Patience is a virtue that I struggle with. But through your stories and my doctors advice I’m realizing that the only actionable thing I need to be doing right now is exhibiting patients and listening to my doctor. Calling my doctor if I have questions.
The antibiotics have really stripped my entire system so today I am taking some Braggs apple cider vinegar and probiotics still, the probiotics never end. Every day, all day, probiotics. And giving myself grace, having patience.. And wearing my goddamn compression socks! And yes, that is lint all over my feet because I can’t bend over to take it off of my compression socks. It drives me crazy! Does anybody have an answer for this? How do you get lint from the floor off of the bottom of your compression socks when you can’t bend over to pick it off?!😂
Comments
UNDRESS_ME
Please take good care of yourself, do not overexert yourself and your body, you should rest a lot for now. Glad your pain is decreasing day by day. Everything will be great soon! best regards to you
B Z
Awesome! Thai food is some good comfort food. What is your heat range on Thai food? I'm about a 4 on a 1 to10 scale. Thai Basel Chicken and the Curry's are my go too's.
Carlos
How are you feeling? Sending healing prayers and thoughts 🙏 ❤️ 💗 💓
Carlos
Yup
Kathy Randle
I am okay from the surgery. Still don't have the range of motion. But now there is so much less pain. So I guess that It was worth it. Now I have to be searched like a drug dealer now that I have metal in my body. I mean my whole right knee is titanium. I'm not going to be having another replacement and my left knee I just put up with the pain and cracking of the bones together. Lol ❤️
NakedSunFlower
But still, you should not neglect the instructions of doctors and it is better to wear compression socks. They really do their job perfectly, they protect against the formation of blood clots. By the way, you bought some pretty nice socks, great color. Get well soon!
Lonnie Drake
That's why no vibrations of any kind. Just had surgery on my stomach 5wks ago myself. Just when I move the wrong way or lift too much, my body will remain me quick. Remember only you know ur own limits so listen to ur body. Ur post are an inspiration to alot of people. And ur pics are fabulous. 🤩
Danielle Colby Striptease Historian
yes! I am praying for my body to settle. And I guess It is settling. It’s just taking a while to do so
Danielle Colby Striptease Historian
I am definitely taking pre-biotics. In the pre-biotics and probiotics are incredibly helpful. I don’t know how I would’ve gotten through this without them. Thank you for looking out for me💗
Danielle Colby Striptease Historian
I have a feeling that pretty soon Jeremy‘s gonna get tired of hearing the words “hey honey can you?”🤣 I feel like every sentence I speak to him starts with the words “hey honey could you just”
Danielle Colby Striptease Historian
Thank you Carlos, I hope you’re hanging in there too. Life throws curveballs doesn’t it?!
Danielle Colby Striptease Historian
Thank you! I’ll definitely try this way. My sister also told me that there is a trick with a plastic bag that works really well. I tried that once but I’m not sure that it worked very well for me. I think I need to watch her do it or maybe watch a YouTube video of it. Knee replacement surgery is major! I’m so glad I have never had to have that. I remember when my aunt Sonia had to have knee replacement surgery, she was never the same after that. Mentally and physically she did not recover well from it. How was your experience? Did you recover quickly from it or was it a traumatic surgery for you?
Danielle Colby Striptease Historian
You know, I was thinking about this and I think the reason that my doctor is so informative is because I ask so many questions as well. I have a brain full of questions and a lot of anxieties and fortunately she takes the time with me to answer all my questions so I think because I ask so many questions she tends to be a little extra careful with me, knowing that I have a naturally high anxiety level and need to understand how things work in order to feel at ease.
Danielle Colby Striptease Historian
Yes, I definitely have to perfect the art of putting on compression socks. Jeremy is the one who hast to put them on me so we’re trying all kinds of things, it’s getting pretty hilarious. I can leave the house and have a meal in a restaurant now. I’m actually able to drive right now as well. I have not driven yet because I’m trying to keep my anxiety level as low as possible since I am off all my meds I’ll get back into driving eventually. For now I’m just happy to be able to go eat some food. We just went to the Thai noodle house and had some early dinner. I’m cherishing these moments💗
Lonnie Drake
1) a naked sleeper NICE 2) you maybe surprised on the different kinds of fetches out there 3) you want ur body to settle
Christopher Langlais
Keep doing what you’re doing and you’ll be feeling great before you know it! Maybe throw in a few prebiotics for some good gut health. ♥️
B Z
Hi Danielle Thank you for the detailed update. It is amazing that you can't write so much content. I have those same black compression socks with the copper. There is an art of putting on the compression socks correctly. Most people think that you can put them on like normal socks. Keep up the healing. Are you able to leave the house and eat breakfast, lunch or dinner?
Danielle Colby Striptease Historian
💗😂🤗💗
Danielle Colby Striptease Historian
😂 yes! I will do that🎉 I hear that a lot of surgeons are like that. I also ask a lot of questions and have a surgeon who is very particular and detail oriented. I like that about her. I feel very informed.
Greg Smith
So sorry to hear about the pain you experienced last night. Who would have thought that a neck massage would cause that. I had to wear the compression socks after my heart surgeries so I know how painful they can be. I'm a rather large man and those things fit so damn tight that they were extremely hard to put on and then they hurt hell. My advice for getting the lint off the bottoms of your socks is to holler for Jeremy. Sweetie, please come get this crap off of my socks. It's great to hear that over all you continue to recover. You've still got to take it easy and don't hurry things. By the way, don't be surprised to find out that you have a new nickname "Chicken Legs" Hang in there, you've got this. Love ya Dannie💕💖
Kim Rice
I like my surgeon, but I think the only post-op directions I got were: No sitting in the bathtub for 10 weeks; Nothing in the vagina for 10 weeks; Don’t lift more than 10 lbs for 10 weeks. 🤷♀️ I recommend getting Jeremy a lint roller to take care of the lint. Give him a little compression sock fetish thrill.
Kathy Randle
When I had my knee replacement I had to wear compression socks. Well whenever I was a nurse I learned that if you put them halfway to your heal. Then they come up pretty fast just be patient and a little bit at a time. At least they're not white 😂😆.
Carlos
Hang in there 🙏 💓 💪 💜 ❤️ 💛 🙏
