Guest doglover Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hi Im new here, thought I had added a post before, but it seems to have disappeared into cyberspace! Try again. My name is Angie, and I had my SAH fairly recently, I ended up in hospital just before Christmas 08. After a week I was allowed home, having had coils put in. Slowly but surely I seem to be returning to normal, the difference in how I feel then and now is huge, much stronger now, I went back to work six week after my op, and two weeks in am coping okay. I get tired and have headaches still but I wont be beaten!! This site is great, for the first time I can talk to people who know where I am coming from, nice to meet you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myratas Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hi Angie A warm welcome to BTG, it's still early days for you and I hope you do listen to your body, don't overdo. I look forward hearing from you again so please post when ever you want. Take care. Myra xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hey Angie Welcome to the site and to the family. This is an excellent place to be for advice and knowing that what you're feeling is pretty normal. You are very early into your recovery so make sure you don't overdo it and always listen to your body. How old are you? Kids? Job? etc a bit of background helps us to get to know you better - our excuse for being nosey really Take care and speak soon Love Sami xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hi Angie A very warm welcome to BTG......it is still very early days for you.....take care and listen to your body. You will find lots of support here....look forward to hearing more from you. Take care Love Tina xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUTTI Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 HI ANGIE WELCOME TO BTG GLAD YOU ARE DOING WELL. I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS SITE LIKE I DO. XXX EVELYN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennissmithy Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hi Angie, Welcome to this wonderful family of people who know exactly how we are feeling! This website offers the best support, advice and good friends, Take care and talk lots- it seems to help Love and hugs Laura xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doglover Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Ahh thanks everyone. Im getting much better at listening to my body, before my SAH I would keep going until I was exhausted, but Have learnt that it does you no favours! A bit about me, I am 36 years old, and have a rather wonderful man who has been fab these last few months, and that has made a huge difference to my recovery, Im very lucky. No kids yet, but I work with children, and love my job (mostly!). I have two dogs who I adore, they keep me fit too and have helped my recovery, I walk a couple of hours a day, its great (unless its raining!). Looking forward to getting to know you all a bit better, Angie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennissmithy Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hi Angie, What sort of job with kids have you got? I used to be a primary school teacher until my consultant made me leave! Hope to return soon though Love and hugs Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hi Angie Welcome to our family I'm certain that you will find all the help and support you need on this wonderful sight. You sound as if you have made a good recovery but please remember to listen to your body and rest plenty. Look forward to hearing a lot more from you. Janet x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charty Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hi Angie Welcome to this great site, glad to hear you are ok, take care in your recovery. Enjoy your dogs they are a great help! Keep posting Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hi Angie welcome to BTG look forward to chatting with you sometime. Jess.xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beth1957 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hi Angie, and welcome to this warm & supportive family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogbrush Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hi Angie and welcome to behindthegray. I get tired and have headaches still but I wont be beaten!! That's a very good attitude to have. Regards Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi Angie Warm welcome to the site, you have done well getting back to work so quickly, but as everyone has said listen to your body and take things easy..... hope to hear from you again take care Louise.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim0811 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi Angie Good to meet you. I share the thoughts of many here, which is for you not to do too much in these early days. You have a good positive attitude but do accept sometimes that you will need to rest. For me, keeping a daily diary was my biggest help as it let me see how far I'd come since the SAH, that way I wasn't too hard on myself if I couldn't manage something on a particular day. Along with my family, my 2 dogs also helped me. I'm an outdoor person, I love walking with or without the dogs (even if it is raining). I'd love to know more about your dogs and where you walk. Kim Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charty Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi I too have been helped no end by my dog Max, (9 months old) we got him soon after I came out of hospital in July last year and he has been a tremmedous help to me, making me get up in the mornings and giving me a reason to go out. Look forward to hearing more from you Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doglover Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hi, I agree, my dogs give me a reason to get up in the mornings, and need a decent amount of exercise each day, and if I dont do it, it doesnt get done! Once I started to feel better it was one the things I missed most, exercising them and being outdoors- very frustrating! Good motivation for improving though. Im lucky enough to live in sunny (not!) Cornwall, so have a choice of lots of lovely walks. The woods and the beach are a particular fave for us, we quite often venture off to find a new walk at the weekend. The advice given by most on here not to do too much too quickly sounds like good advice, I do find myself flagging if I dont listen to my bodys messages, I have had a busier day at work today and now find myself with a headache, early night for me to recoup! Thanks everyone for taking the time to post messages, I do feel very welcome already, Angie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrycornish Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Angie, welcome from another doglover! We have two at the moment, and yes they are great motivators and great comforters, I imagine that you will guess from my username that I may have some connection with Cornwall, I do indeed, I was brought up there ( am now very much a senior citizen) but love Cornwall always Here in NI is the closest I have been to somewhere like it, our coast is very similar. It seems to have taken me rather a while to find your post, I'm sorry about that, but wish you all the best anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hi Angie abd welcome to BTG, from a fellow dog lover, and yes they do motivate us!! Luv Lynn xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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