Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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Tomorrow I go in for knee surgery :/ I'm nervous. Has anyone had surgery? Any words of comfort or courage?
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ther not as bad as you think i had a couple and they knock you out then you wake up and it over the recover can hurt but they give you stuff to take that away to so there is really nothing to worry about and it will be over before you know it
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I had the ACL replaced in right leg few years ago and have had numerous other surgeries - its truly not that bad
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I basically only have my mom who can stay with me throughout the day, but she doesn't drive. My dad doesn't get home from work until around 4:30-5pm. And all my friends work, except my ex boyfriend who is on call, although I know he'll help out with what he can. That's about all I have.
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I used to be a Physical Rehab RN and we had patients all the time with Knee Surgery. They all seemed pretty ready for rehab and all did well. It took them a few weeks to get back to normal, but overall, it was a success
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Ask for your own Morphine Drip machine. Some, maybe most, will give you 10 minutes before it will accept another dose.

So if you just pushed to more morphine button. Pushing it for 10 straight minutes gets you nowhere.

You need someone to watch the clock for you. Then push it after 10 minutes a second or third time. Then sleep.