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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TexChik · F

What did you have "repaired"? 😉

Cigarguys · 41-45, C

@TexChik I value repair them and ablation, then I had fluid around my heart. Then I got an infection in my heart and they replaced the valve and put in a pack maker

TexChik · F

@Cigarguys Yikes, so tons of antibiotics for you! Having anesthesia a few times in a row will stomp you down and make you feel depressed. As your heart heals, your energy will spike and you will feel better soon. Hang in there, keep your docs informed of how you are feeling!

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?