Today, I am officially two weeks out from my RPAO. It seems as if the last couple weeks have gone by both fast and slow. I look back at where I was even a week ago and I have made huge improvements, but there is still so much I can not do yet. I am most frustrated by the fact that I can not take a shower without help. I think once I can at least get myself ready I will feel better. It is just hard because I have to rely so much on others and I will have to until I get through the healing process.
This week I start hydrotherapy and get to bike without resistance. At least, I will be able to get out of the house for therapy three times a week for the next few weeks until I can bare weight on my leg. Also, I plan on going up to Wisconsin for the Fourth of July, which gives me a goal to work for in regards to recovery and physical therapy. I will be able to relax by the lake, enjoy friends & family and lots of good food!
It has been hard lately, especially the last few days have been frustrating, but I am able to do more and more. There are days where I wonder if I made the right decision, or think if I can make it through all this and there are others where I feel that the scar is not so bad or that I am progressing well. I am just trying to take it day by day...
Kepp your chin up, progress is slow but it will come. I think that we have all been there in the recovery process. The question of was this the right thing plays through your head - but trust me it is! I have had many complications (2 extra surgeries needed). And looking back - I would still do it again. My thoughts and prayers are with you. And don't worry as you start to progress in P.T. all the questions of "should I have had this" will go away!! Good luck to you!!
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