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xtricksy7 karma

I feel your pain. Literally. I've had bowel surgery three times now, also for Crohn's. (Like draegs, I've exhausted all commercially available options, but J-pouch surgery isn't an option for me.)

My first suggestion: ask for more pain meds when you need them. They don't expect you to be a superhero, and having the epidural out doesn't mean you aren't supposed to be in pain. They won't judge you for asking.

My second suggestion (maybe pep talk?): While I know the pain is awful, and the last thing you may want to do is get out of that bed and walk around, know that the more you are able to walk around, the better it will be for your recovery. The hospital staff wouldn't have you up and about if you weren't ready for it, medically speaking; it's always a good sign when they start to kick your butt out of bed.

xtricksy2 karma

Haha yeah, it's never a good sign when the nurses seem nervous. I've gotten to the point now that I ask what's going on, and pester (politely, of course) until someone gives me an answer. It generally goes over fairly well, since it's easier for them to 'fess up than to walk on eggshells.

Crohn's (or any serious illness, really) definitely does have a way of humbling you. Aside from the pain thing, it forced me to learn how to ask for help, and to recognize that (alas!) I am not Superwoman and do get fatigued and should not take on more than I can handle. And etc.

xtricksy1 karma

I've always been a little put off by romance novels, because every one I've ever picked up has had a really contrived plot to bring the main characters together, or the writing has just been... disappointing.

From your answers to some of the questions people've asked here, it sounds like you're as interested in character/relationship development as the romance, which is cool. I may look for one of your titles next time I'm in my local bookstore!

Obligatory question: if you could meet any person in the world, past or present, who would it be and why?

xtricksy1 karma

Haha yeah, picking just one is hard.

Go you, sharing air with famous people ;) (The only time that has ever happened to me is at concerts, which I don't think really count because then you're breathing in all sorts of other things and yeah. So I'm legitimately impressed.)

xtricksy1 karma

Yes! That's exactly it. Most of the books I've picked up are a bunch of "situations" awkwardly strung together.

You're awesome! I shall PM you directly :)

Your choice made me giggle a little. I think he'd be a pretty cool guy to meet, though. I think I'd choose Keith Richards; he's led a pretty fascinating life.