Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Stuart G

(38,726 posts)
Sun Feb 23, 2014, 10:29 AM Feb 2014

Been lost for a while...back for a moment

Last edited Sun Feb 23, 2014, 08:03 PM - Edit history (1)

Surgery Feb 10 on hip,
hip replacement..now in rehab dealing with complications.
Not serious, not life threatening. .... but quite upsetting mentally.

I need to pray, meditate, and reach out...........this too shall pass....

The hip actually has healed far better than anyone expected..
got to the computer here at rehab for some quality time....hope all are well..
Please send out some positve vibs...need them to deal with this..
got to live one day at time, one minute at a time.....I think I will be ok....

Thank You!!!!!!

Stuart G.

17 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Been lost for a while...back for a moment (Original Post) Stuart G Feb 2014 OP
This too SHALL pass, indeed. TygrBright Feb 2014 #1
Thank you for the reminder Stuart G Feb 2014 #6
Hope You Feel Better, Stewart G Tace Feb 2014 #2
Trace, Thank You Stuart G Feb 2014 #7
I always get into trouble dixiegrrrrl Feb 2014 #3
Next few minutes??? Stuart G Feb 2014 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author dixiegrrrrl Feb 2014 #12
Hope you heal up fine libodem Feb 2014 #4
I was on pain meds for a few days. Stuart G Feb 2014 #9
Sounds like you are well on the way libodem Feb 2014 #11
Good vibes to you Stuart G. polly7 Feb 2014 #5
Thank You Stuart G Feb 2014 #10
I'm very glad you reached out. cordelia Feb 2014 #13
im glad rehabanderson Feb 2014 #14
Best wishes for you Kurzweil May 2014 #15
Thank YOU....Welcome to DU Stuart G May 2014 #16
thanks for making your first post NMDemDist2 May 2014 #17

TygrBright

(20,987 posts)
1. This too SHALL pass, indeed.
Sun Feb 23, 2014, 10:34 AM
Feb 2014

Remember, you only need to cope with it for ONE 24-hour period at a time.

Holding you in the Light, wishing you strength and serenity!

positively,
Bright

dixiegrrrrl

(60,011 posts)
3. I always get into trouble
Sun Feb 23, 2014, 10:51 AM
Feb 2014

when I start "futuring". for the longest time I had to consciously,and with some effort, drag my mind back to NOW.
At one point I learned to recognize when I got away from now, and to ask myself.."what is the next right thing for me to do, right now".
It worked. Pracrtice of many many many days has helped, but Step two is still a needed mantra, after many years.

so, whatcha gonna do for the next few minutes?





Stuart G

(38,726 posts)
8. Next few minutes???
Sun Feb 23, 2014, 07:52 PM
Feb 2014

Respond to a few emails, and work step 2...and try..
I said try...to turn it over

Response to Stuart G (Reply #8)

libodem

(19,288 posts)
4. Hope you heal up fine
Sun Feb 23, 2014, 12:43 PM
Feb 2014

Must be a challenge to need pain medication when it can trigger cravings for a drink or to get high. Hope you have adequate pain coverage. It helps you rehab. Hope you are pain free for that matter and don't need any meds.

Stuart G

(38,726 posts)
9. I was on pain meds for a few days.
Sun Feb 23, 2014, 07:54 PM
Feb 2014

Then I stopped them.

Now, I am almost pain free. Physical therepy streches everything. And I am drinking lots and lots of water to deal with my complications.(problems going to bathroom).Hopefully that will work itself out..

Thanks for your support

cordelia

(2,174 posts)
13. I'm very glad you reached out.
Sun Feb 23, 2014, 09:29 PM
Feb 2014

Very happy to learn the physical pain has dissipated and you're off the pain meds. I have heard what a trigger they can be.

You are going to be OK. As you and others have said this will pass.

Sending you positive vibes and best wishes for a full and quick recovery.



Kurzweil

(1 post)
15. Best wishes for you
Wed May 14, 2014, 09:41 AM
May 2014

one thing I've learned is that however you think your life sucks, someone has it worse. I know that sounds like convoluted logic, but take it as reassurrance that all is not lost.

Latest Discussions»Support Forums»Addiction & Recovery»Been lost for a while...b...