Pain #3 – Move aside Mr Grumpy

Can’t believe it is now just over 3 weeks since the operation. Checking in to do my weekly update on the pain levels

In summary, much better.

Still need pain relief for the wound – first thing especially. But the cocodemol kicks in pretty well so no lasting issue. Mixing things up a bit with ibuprofen as well. Oramorph not needed recently. Not ready to sit up – that could be few weeks yet!

Sleeping is much better. More range of movement taking the pressure off the hips so that’s now down to an occasional dull ache. Lying on 2 sleeping bags on top the mattress was a genius idea. Still can’t lie flat on my back yet.

My scope for movement to manage the wound area is improving. I can take longer steps and can go up the stairs one at a time rather than double stepping.

Left knee bothersome but not much more than that. Need to remember to use a cushion between the legs!

Looking back the other challenges of the coccyx, stoma etc. all doing good. Put those trolls to bed hopefully. 🧌 💤

So 3 weeks on – far from grumpy (though I did try to put on my best grumpy face 😠 ☕️)