WOW... WHAT IS GOING ON!!!! Feeling bad......

I have been in a....... I don't know what to call it....... I just set on the couch Thinking about all the tings that I can do in my sewing room. We have been in this new house for a year now and we have a extra bedroom that my husband said should be my sewing room. I have it all set up just the way I want it. When I think I need something he will go out and get it. But here I set. My hubby works a week on and a week off. I always think..."this week I'm going to sew my little heart out and when my hubby comes home I will show him all the thing I have made or finely finished. But when he gets home I have nothing to show him. It makes me feel bad that he bends over backwards to get me all the little things I think I need. But I seem to not have anything to show for it. I don't understand why I can't seem to just sit in my sewing room and get going and do something. Yes I just had a hysterectomy and its already about 6 weeks I should be in the swing of things and just still don't want to be in there. I don't know what's going on. I hope someone out there has a little bit of advice to give me. Thanks in advance.

Get up off your rear end and go sew!

Seriously, go in there and make something small. A pincushion, a mugrug, something fast and easy. The instant gratification will trigger you to want to make more. That is one of the reasons I make the kid size and lap quilts to donate. I can whip those out fast and it's exciting.

Please be kind to yourself! Having a hysterectomy is huge and enough to cope with. While you are recovering, just concentrate on that. Everything else can wait. Sending healing hugs and good wishes.

I have never had a hysterectomy, but I think it could be hormonal. I know that's a 'pat' response. Talk to your doctor and see if you can get some testing done. I hope you can get out of the funk. It's a scary place to be and sometimes hard to leave. Good luck. Love ya!

You just had a major surgery! When I had my hernia surgery I couldn't get out of bed for weeks practically. I agree, do something small like the mug rug Karen mentioned. Great practice for different bindings!

You just had major surgery. Surgery that affects your hormones. Surgery that was a shock to your body.

You need to give yourself a break. It wouldn't be a bad idea to check in with your doctor as well. Is it just lost motivation to sew or loss of motivation for other things as well?

I am praying for you and that you will allow yourself the time to heal.

Hmmm ~ took me about 6 weeks after my hysterectomy for my hormones to balance out. And I started going through the same "Where the heck did the time go? I haven't accomplished a darn thing." Just don't let it get to you. If you continue that way of thinking it will just depress you more! That type of surgery saps your energy.

[SIZE=2]Since you are thinking that way maybe you are beginning to get adjusted. Hopefully it's the incentive you need to make even a little something. Or at least start something ... even if it's only a single block. So review the patterns and videos - pick a project - and go for it!

Good luck & feel better soon![/SIZE]

You u guys got me crying here. And My son is 14 and just told me to go to bed. Its about 8:00pm. I love the advice that you ladies give me. I will go see my doctor soon as I can get my appointment see what's all going on. But I guess I'll call it a night can go to bed thanks guys

Sounds like you are in a funk because you couldn't do anything for a while. Major surgery sucks, no matter what it is. I am only 4 weeks post op, but did manage to get 3 PICU tops done on our mini vaca to the lake. Do like Karen said, get your butt in there and make something small, just to get your mojo going again.

I've got this one. I used to love to sew, bake, craft, you name it. Then I fell into a funk. I don't know if this makes sense, but I wanted to want do things, I just didn't want to do them. The only solution I came up with is JUST DO IT. Then you'll find the joy you have been missing. Reaction follows action. I have never had a hysterectomy (unless menopause counts toward that). But, I did lose my husband unexpectedly at age 40. Kinda takes the wind outta the sails. You become what you do. I'm pulling for you!!

Having been through a hysterectomy as well as other pelvic repair (my dr. said I had the "blue plate special"), & being a retired nurse, I know it takes a long time for the body to recover from surgery & regain your strength. Don't push yourself. Allow time to heal. If you're feeling in a funk - maybe hormonal stuff - talk with your dr. to see if you might temporarily need some meds. Remember: This, too, shall pass. It really does get better, but it takes time. I was off work 9 wks., but still felt like I could have used more time off. There are brighter days ahead. :) JCY

It looks like several others here have been there & done that. Lots of good advice from them.........take your sons advice too and get plenty of sleep. Lack of sleep & possible hormones out of whack is not a good combo. Were you making hexi's awhile back....maybe work on those while you watch tv. Praying that you will feel better soon.