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This surgery has been hard

The surgery has been much harder than my last one. I don't have hardly any energy, the pain is way worse this time and I am feeling very very depressed. I know it's probably because I had two surgeries so close together and I just need to give myself time to heal. But this hasn't been easy. There's some moments where I feel like I just want to give up and make the pain stop.

One day at a time though right..

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MellyMel22 · F

I’m so sorry to hear that. I hope you can feel better soon. I’ve only had a heart procedure to look for stuff and do have a serious heart condition, so I know how scary it can be to have that on your mind on top of pain. I know if my cardio told me to avoid stress, yours had to have told you the same.

Sometimes friendships and other things just aren’t meant to be, but if they are they’ll eventually work out. When I’m overstressed I try to think of my kids and how I need to try my best to be calm to not cause any more issues with my heart. I know it is difficult though. You’ve gotten through some craZy stuff, you’ll get through this too 🤍

Cigarguys · 41-45, C

@MellyMel22 one day at a time right. Thank you for your kind words. It means alot and it really helps reading them.

1PrivateHannah · 51-55, F

Hang on...
You have survived many pains,
there's a reason for it,
We still live because there are still events that we need to witness or embrace fully.
our time has yet to come.

Everyday, I wake up with pains on my leg and hands,
I get up grudgingly, it's another day...
a fresh one to hope that soon every painful nerve or muscle goes away.

Yes, one day at a time.

Cigarguys · 41-45, C

@1PrivateHannah yes one day at a time for sure I'm feeling a little bit better today and I do have a therapist appointment and that always helps it might be time to update my depression medication

SleepingWithGhosts · 46-50, M

Stay strong my friend. I know somewhat how you are feeling, having gone through open heart surgery myself, but I can't imagine going through two in a row. But you seem resilient and I know you can overcome this. I got your back brother.

Cigarguys · 41-45, C

@SleepingWithGhosts thank you. This is what I love about this site, so many kind people how understand what I'm going through

GoFish ·

sorry 🙁 hope things get better 🙁

Cigarguys · 41-45, C

@GoFish thank you, I know I just need more time but it's hard this go around

GoFish ·

@Cigarguys yeah 🤐 sigh

RebelRaven · 51-55, F

You have been through A LOT it’s completely valid that you’re feeling this way. I promise you it will pass, thankfully. You are so blessed with a family and friends who love and support you, I’m glad you have them. You got this Jeremy. 🤜🤛

Cigarguys · 41-45, C

@RebelRaven thank you. I keep getting up every day and doing my best. I'm just very down right now. But you are right I have my family that is all I need.

TexChik · F

What did you have "repaired"? 😉

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Cigarguys · 41-45, C

@TexChik yes I have been on IV antibiotics for a few weeks and have 2 weeks left then I'll take a pill for 2 weeks and go for a checkup

TexChik · F

@Cigarguys Ugh! Probiotics too?

Cigarguys · 41-45, C

@TexChik yes like I said it's been a struggle back to back heart surgeries and this infection has really been hard but tomorrow will lead to the next day and the next day after that so I just keep focusing on that.

Barefooter25 · 46-50, M

I hope you feel better soon my friend. Having back-to-back surgeries can be hard on anyone. Hang in there. I'm sure you will be fine.

Cigarguys · 41-45, C

@Barefooter25 thank you, I'll be okay
We cancelled my pt for tomorrow Joel thinks it to much to soon.
I do have my therapist appointment tomorrow though

Confined · 56-60, M

Hang in there. Your family needs you. I cant imagine going through what you have. A few weeks you will be back to your self.

Cigarguys · 41-45, C

@Confined thank you. I just need this to pass. Tomorrow will be better. And I have a therapy appointment tomorrow so that always helps

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