I am officially one week post-op today and would have never imagined the progress I have made in only one week. I was terrified for the surgery and what was to come, but I am taking it in strides. Each day gets a little easier to get around. I am able to eat at the dinner table, in my wheelchair, with the rest of the family. I am getting better and better on my crutches, but still have problems standing for long periods of time and have to constantly changes positions when sitting to maintain some level of comfort. I wake up several times during the night, but am able to nap during the day when I am tired. I will take sleep when I can get it!
The pain isn't nearly what I anticipated, but it is still significant...no sudden movements and getting in and out of chairs, etc., takes a little time, but progressing well. I am looking forward to being able to swim in a couple of weeks, which will feel like a little bit of freedom. I see the doc on Wednesday to get my sutures/staples removed, x-rays, and see how my progress is going. He expects that I will make a full recovery and I am just doing my best to get there, no matter what it takes! It has not been easy and I don't expect it to get easier, but I do know what I want and what it will take to get there!
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