This was originally posted on my Facebook page on December 29, 2015
Yesterday marked the 2-week post-surgery date.
I am using a cane 95% of the time and only the walker when I get tired. My physical therapist added some new exercises onto my regimen, including hip raises and what feels like chair squats. Yay! And I have been cleared to walk short distances unassisted. I had felt like I could walk unassisted for a few days but I also know it will make me very sore, so it’s just short jaunts for now.
I had a bruise at the top of my calf on the surgery leg. Appeared out of nowhere but it didn’t hurt. The PT lady said that type of bruising is normal on the surgical leg, and she was quite surprised that I didn’t have more bruising around my ankle or other parts of my leg. I have been concerned about blood clots so it worried me a little, but glad to hear it was normal.
I am heading to the hospital for my last blood draw to monitor my blood thinners. Hoping to be off of them in a few days.
I really miss my ibuprofen. I had a wicked headache Sunday night that I couldn’t take anything for, except Tylenol or my painkillers, but I had to make sure I took them 4 hours apart. And Tylenol does nothing for any kind of pain I have, even before the surgery.
I’m learning that the level of being positive, or feeling like my emotional health is on the upswing, is directly related to how I feel physically. That headache cause my mood to plummet, and then I slept poorly that night. I felt sick and miserable all day yesterday. I got 11 hours of sleep last night so I’m hopeful today will feel better all the way around.
I am enjoying the downtime. Haven’t had this much downtime since long before I had kids. If anyone has any good movie recommendations, please send them my way.
And I get the 21 staples in my leg removed tomorrow!! Hoping they will let me toss the white compression tights with them. Lol. I’ll be so happy to take a shower without having my hip wrapped in Saran Wrap.
I’m very thankful for all the continued prayers and well-wishes. You have no idea. It gets tough, especially when there are other emotional battles to be fought in addition to my surgery recovery. So we take it day by day. I’m grateful for all my family and friends, especially the ones with me physically everyday: Joe B, my daughters, my parents and my sister and nephew. It’s hard to let others take care of you when you’re so used to being independent and taking care of others. But I truly appreciate it. It makes me all emotional when I think about it, especially the caring and concern they show, but in a good way.
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