u/allisonisrad

Hello! I'm 5 weeks post op and feeling pretty decent. I have to go back in November to get an aortic aneurysm fixed and I'm dreading it.

I had a very rough ICU experience and I need to know that it won't be like that again. Basically, they gave me a feeding tube and didn't get it placed correctly, so I spent the entire first day semi-conscious puking and having it sucked back out. I remember thinking this is what hell must be like.

Relatively, the rest of my stay is doable again in my mind, even if it's not exactly fun. So, any words of encouragement would be appreciated right now.

Hello!

I'm 4 weeks post op. I've been having back spasms for about a week and a half. I didn't realize what they were until a few days ago, I thought my body was just trying to stretch itself or something.

They gave me muscle relaxers, but I'm getting the spasms in the morning, so I think it's wearing off by the time they start.

I only get it when sleeping at night, but if I'm sitting or napping, I'm okay. They don't hurt, but they are definitely affecting my sleep. I got rid of my knee pillow and tilted very very slightly to the side last night and that helped a little because it took pressure off my back.

Any advice or commiseration is helpful!

Also, I have messaged my care team to see what they say too.

Hello!

I'm just reaching out for support and good vibes.

I had open heart surgery when I was a baby and another heart surgery at 2.

I'm now 35, no symptoms, but I'm slated to get open heart surgery in the next few months due to building pressure in my heart due to a parachute valve.

To say I'm freaking out is an understatement.

I spent all day in the hospital Monday for a heart cath.

I spent 2 Mondays ago doing a stress test and CT scan.

I'm just overwhelmed and traumatized. Idk how many more pokes I can take from IVs and blood draws.

Good things: I have a really good support system and I have an intake for therapy on Tuesday.

I'm just looking for words of encouragement right now.

Thanks!