I got to take a shower today finally. Joe had to wrap up my leg with Saran Wrap Press N Seal and some tape so the dressing wouldn’t get wet. He did such a good job, that bandage was still completely dry when I was done. Washing my hair and fixing it, putting my contacts in, felt so normal and good.

My mom wanted to get Sara out of the house for a bit today…so Sara went with her but she told her grandma she needed to get back to take care of me because her dad was gone taking Shelby to practice. My 9-year old is so responsible already. It’s truly heartwarming how Shelby and her are both so helpful and careful around me and my hip and my incision.

I can get in and out of bed with ease because I have good upper body strength. The only exercise and movement i have difficulty with is moving my surgical leg out to the side, but Joe said it’s because that movement uses the 2 small muscles the surgeon detached to get to my hip joint. I am getting used to laying down and sleeping whenever I start feeling tired. I’m still surprised how quickly I can fall asleep,and how quickly I can get tired even when I am feeling good.

Still taking my pain pills to stay ahead of the pain, but I can stretch out the doses to 6 hours now. Samantha keeps telling me that this is no time for me be all gangsta, that I need to take the pills as scheduled until I’m a little further out from my surgery. Lol. I’m not a fan of the pain pills like I thought I would be….hahahaha. I am looking forward to being done with them as soon as I can be.

The meals keep coming and they are all delicious! Jennifer Donnely brought over baked chicken, rosemary new potatoes and green beans last night, and tonight Andea LeBeau Spottedhorse brought chicken fajitas. Everything tastes so good and is very much appreciated. I am surrounded by awesome people. And everything is so healthy!!!! That’s just icing on the cake!!