This shouldn't be here

[greatbear]

No, this post should not be in the process of being created at my usual place here in the midst of All That Is Mayhem. Jeff and I should be at the Rob Halford/Ozzy Osborne show in Baltimore. Instead, my body has once again decided to heap huge quantities of kibosh on just about all of our plans. Not only was tonight's much needed diversion axed, but our trip to see Penn State play their last game was dropped as well. I can barely walk ten feet without a lot of pain, my right hip and knee constantly give me a world of hurt, and the firestorm of nerve glitches have officially begun to drive me crazy, if simply from the absolute lack of sleep which said static gives to me. More wasted money, more intense frustration aimed at my worthless body which thwarts every attempt at medical repairs. I can't take much more of this before I will saw my own legs off.

We had to stay an additional day in PA, we got home today at around 1pm or so. I had hoped for a chance at a little nap prior to the show, but no sooner we get home and start unpacking the car, the roofer shows up ready to install the guttering and downspouts. I had to hitch up and move the trailer again, I stayed out of everyone's hair but they got me involved anyway, so no rest. My insides have been a mess for days now with all the rich and oh-so-good food presented by the long holiday weekend, but my body has not yet adjusted to even half a normal portion. So, yet another perfect storm of health hell kicks my ass, wastes our money and pisses me off. The only good thing about today is that the roof project is now 100% complete, and just in time for some pretty severe weather over the next couple days to test it but good.

I am hoping this week will get some input from doctors as to why things are going bad faster than the good. Despite my attempts at getting rest, I'll soon be needing that cane again, or worst.

Comments

[maxauburn.livejournal.com]

That really sucks! I thought you were getting better & better with every day.

I hope you'll get some joy when you talk with your doctor about this - I'm thinking this might just be a stage of recovery of surgery, or just a sign that you need to take it easy for a while.

(I had wanted to call you over the weekend, but had a chance to visit with a friend all day Sunday - and a very busy upcoming week had me doing all my housework here on Saturday - will post about that in my LJ soon.)

[beastbriskett.livejournal.com]

One step forward, two steps back. Damn, it gets frustrating!
Healing isn't a steady process, there are lulls and setbacks, and unexpected turns.
You've had major surgery, Phil, and you've been VERY active recently. Of course your body is gonna go "whaa?"
I hope this spate of bad symptoms is just a hump in the road, and you and your docs can make your way toward fuller mobility. It may take months instead of the weeks you might be expecting. In my experience, it took nearly six months for the surgical site to calm down and stop swelling or aching or doing something that affected my hearing or jaw motion. Not all of that was feeling bad, but the flare-ups eventually came less frequently.

It sucks when planned treats have to be cancelled. Disappointing and frustrating. Damn!
Glad the roof is done!
*Big HUG*

[ciddyguy.livejournal.com]

What the others are saying, I hope this is just a temporary downturn that it is part of the healing process, not exactly what you wanted to hear when you have not had the best sleep in the while.

But really and truly, I DO hope DO get some sleep and DO heal and when you see the doc(s), hope they have some encouraging news for you.

Hugs!

[2stroker.livejournal.com]

Skylights?Cutting trees? You really need to let yourself heal man.

[redmoonriver.livejournal.com]

*HUGS* I'm sending you positive vibes, babe.

[canadad.livejournal.com]

Here's hoping you feel better soon.

[fj.livejournal.com]

I hope you feel better soon, but dude, you did a lot the last couple of weeks.

[dougoros.livejournal.com]

I agree with the people who think you've been doing too much lately. However I also think it's time to find an acupuncturist.It isn't just for muscle pain, it helps with nerve trouble and circulation. I bet there's a few places somewhere near you...