Awake and up all night

Hi Ray, 

Thank you for the reply. Yes I do seem to have a weird endurance to sleeping meds and dont seem to work for me. I normally can cope with about 6 hours but this being or broken and none at all is what's stressing me out.

I didnt even get the cold feeling up my arm with GA, which many people and friends who have operations mentioned. I even had a epidural and even with that I was wiggling my legs up and down which the surpised the doctor has he said I wont feel my legs and struggle to move them..not me! Lol  I was Irish dancing on the trolley whilst waiting to finally fall asleep. 

I was wide awake at 4am too. Then fell a sleep at 11am till half 12. I am not sure if it because I am not being active enough in the day whilst still taking things easy from my op and out of routine with not at work? 

The mental image of your legs dancing on the trolley made me laugh. With me, they have to keep poking me in hospital to make sure I'm not ready for moving to the cool, quiet room. Joking apart, the Medics and hospital staff have always impressed me with their skill and understanding. I don't know how they manage the pressure so well.  

Still have a sense of humor in this madness called life. Yep dancing around on the trolley, no heavy legs or numbness lol I am really impressed with the care I had and still recieving. Pleased you are here to support others and not gone to the cool room. I just have the image of you keep being prodded every few minutes haha 

Hi Gill

I’m not about much at the moment here as things have been quite challenging all round. My OH was admitted to hospital again yesterday in awful pain, and with another infection so has been there ever since on IV antibiotics and morphine. The consultant will make a decision tomorrow about next steps after the MDT meeting, which is today, and more scan results which happened yesterday. Honestly seems never ending at the minute, but thanks for asking-appreciate that.

Sarah xx

Thinking of you both. Hope your OH and you can get some clarity soon. Take care 

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis and the that you've had to join us here. You certainly are struggling with your sleep, I hope your GP can help. Do you get to nap during the day?

H 

HibSarah

Sorry to hear about your OH, best wishes to you both.

H 

I can nap for about an 20 mins to hour. Hopefully will find something to work. Everyone is so supportive and it is really a comfort knowing I am not alone. Sounds like you have been though a lot and fingers crossed the positive news for continues :) 

Hi again Jamie.

The two operative words in the second paragraph are calm and carry - put them together and Google away. Personally, I'll be amazed if they work but you never know.

I had to Google GA and found it to be Geographic Atrophy. If that's what you're suffering from, besides the kidney surgery, I sincerely hope the doctors will do everything possible to help you. You do have a humorous demeanor though, which in itself provides a welcome boost. Take good care of yourself fella xxx

Sarah, all the very best for you both and hoping for the very best outcome  

Hugs and love to you and your OH xxx