Tired of Being Tired

I am a little over 2 months post-op and I can truly say that I am tired of being tired. It takes so much energy to just do the little things (grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, etc.) and then I have no energy left to do my therapy exercises or go bike and swim. Of course, my new puppy Chloe brings excitement and joy, but also a lot of work. I had to run to campus yesterday to submit some paperwork with the VA rep as well as get a parking pass, then had to go pick up some last minute grocery items and by the time I was ready for bed I was exhausted. To top it all off I can not seem to really sleep. I toss and turn, well kind of because it is hard to find a comfortable position to sleep in. I love to sleep on my side all curled up, but it hurts too much to be in that position for very long. I would love to be able to sleep through the entire night comfortably. I hope in time that I will get back to a normal routine.

There are days where I feel pretty good and the pain is under control, but I realize how limited I still am when I look at those around me. I am pretty good with getting around my appartment without really using my crutches, even though I am suppose to, but it is usually only a few steps. I can't walk any kind of distance without crutches and definitely can not get up and down stairs without them. My leg is still very weak and it is hard when there is so many things that I want to, but I know I am still very limited.

I go back to see the doc tomorrow to recheck the progress of my healing wound. It definitely looks better, but is not completely healed yet even though I am 2 months post-op. I hope the appointment goes well and that I will have more good news. On another note, I am praying that my Dad will get news tomorrow that he got the job at Purdue. Keep praying everyone!