crazylife wrote:DH is 5 weeks post-op and still having lots of nerve pain and general tiredness. He is going for pre-testing for the second surgery in two weeks. Is pain at this stage normal and expected and ok for second surgery? Would love to hear your experiences with recovery.
He's also lost ten pounds which is mostly muscle I think since he was lifting weights daily before this.
Nerve pain and tiredness aren't uncommon at 5 weeks post-op. I had some numb spots on my rib cage and other areas with sharp nerve pain. Eating a high protein diet will speed up his recovery and strengthen him for the next surgery. Try upping his calorie intake too but with quality calories. Walking a few miles per day will improve his lung function. They will test his lungs pre-surgery and if he isn't ready they will delay the next op.
rp1954 wrote:Btw fellow CC members, in the annual goals area, perhaps Colon Club should try to raise funds to honor and get Rolle and Ladas to lecture, share, advocate their methods.
AGREE!
rp1954 wrote:In my eyes, any way you can tag a met "out" is legit, especially if it makes you stronger, feel better, and/or improves your bloodwork.
Amen to that! You are so right, as usual.