Recovery

[heathermc]

Must admit starting to feel quite overwhelmed this weekend..in to my third week of recovery..I'm still taking things slowly and still feel fatigue a great deal ..just when you hear sad news of someone younger than yourself losing their life because of an anyeurism it affects me and the realisation of what might have been deeply upsets me.

I then think.of all those on the ward with who were ok and came through surgery ..it balances things out.

I know it's usual to dwell on things at present but just want to feel a bit of normality again ..

Stay safe

[conno61]

Hope you heal fast, take things easy and look after yourself.All best wishes going forward.

[Painting-girl]

Hi heathermc, welcome to the Headway forum. There's a good bunch of people on here, and you'll find others who have also had aneurisms too. Take things gently, and rest up, three weeks are early days in the scheme of things. It sounds like you are catching up on the emotional side of things too.

Let us know how you get on? X

[Alibongo60]

Hi Heather, I too have a misbehaving aneurysm, so I understand when you say it is upsetting to hear of people losing their lives at a young age. I also feel the urge to make the most of what time I have, and count my blessings , sometimes I wish it had never been found and I could get on with living regardless, but it was found and I am now limited in what I can do, so I just try to make the best each day. Lots of luck to you in your recovery, love Alice xx

[Spottletoes]

Hi, its a year now since I had my anuerysm, I felt exactly the same, but I promise you it will pass, it takes time but eventually you will feel normal again.The tiredness at the beginning is just the worst, but its very early days for you, I think we also suffer PTSD from the shock of it, there is definately a huge emotional response.

I lost the sight in my right eye and it made everything worse, I changed my diet became vegan, drank lots of water, and as my strength came back went for short walks everyday.

A year on my sight in my right eye has returned, not perfect but I can see again, and life feels pretty normal once again, something I never thought I would get back.

I have another anuerysm that is being watched and I use to worry about it everyday, but I realised it was stealing my life, we are the lucky ones we survived and we are strong and we can overcome anything, believe in yourself and know you will get better, but just give it time, rest when you need to and take time to process your emotions, there are brighter days ahead.

Sending love and hugs. X

[BooSocks10]

Hi Heather, I am 15 weeks post surgery for repair of two aneurysms after a rupture. I also don't feel normal but am taking steps towards trying to return to work. On the ward I saw some things that will stay with me for a lifetime too. Take care, hopefully each day you will feel a part of you come back x

[SAH-survivor in reply to BooSocks10]

Wow Boosocks, back to work after 15 weeks! Amazing...but please take it slow. I regret going back 3 months after my SAH amd regret not taking time.

[SAH-survivor]

You are still very early and physically and emotionally, it is too early for you to even accept and reflect on what you have been through. Please be kind to yourself. You made it...your closest and dearest nearly lost you. Take it slow, have hope and seek support of many of us here who have gone on this journey.

[heathermc]

Thanks for all the responses I know it's early days.. my moods are all over the place..still feel.lost and tired Accepting help to do things difficult but I'm so glad I've done this.