Before all the lupus/APS/nephritis fiasco in December, I used to go for a massage every two weeks for my back. In December, I was admitted into the hospital for a huge DVT in my left leg, and bilateral PEs. The first three weeks I was in ICU and the bed was unbelievably comfortable. It confirmed to your body, like sleeping on a cloud! They then moved me to a step down unit, and the bed was…hard but ok. The last five days I was moved to a regular floor and the bed had a hole/huge indentation in the middle of the mattress, with a spring sticking out. All I could think of was as soon as I get out, I am going to get a massage!
Two days after I was discharged, I went to the person I normally go to, but she sent me home. I wasn’t allowed to get a massage until my specialist gives me a note to say it is safe to do so. I brought it up to my specialist a few days later at my follow up and he said no way, no massages for now. That was over 6 months ago. Last month I developed three new clots in my right lung. So I waited. Last Friday I was given the ok to get one! So happy, but so nervous. I don’t want them touching my leg, because it is still sensitive but I really really would like a back massage. I pick up shifts in the neonatal ICU and I find bending over the incubators so hard on my upper back between my shoulder blades.
Still, won’t lie and say I am a not little nervous in getting one.
I’m going to make it a regular thing now! Just let them know what your comfortable with and enjoy you deserve it!
