I am amazed at my progress during these last two weeks. Each day I can move a bit better and walk a bit farther. However, I am still careful not to overdo it. Balancing activity with lots of rest is important since my body still needs time to fully heal and repair from the surgery.
Even though I can walk father, I am still not able to sit for long periods as I become very stiff and sore. This weekend I was able to get out of the house for a few hours. It felt good to get around people and get out and feel the sun shine on me.
There are things that I still cannot do, such as putting on shoes (and tying them!), standing still for periods of time (like cooking...oh how I miss cooking...sigh) or sitting up for more than 20 or 3o minutes at a time before it becomes very uncomfortable. Oh yes and I cannot turn certain ways and I am still slow in movement, but again speed is another thing that is improving by the day. Lifting anything more than small items (5 lbs or less) is still off-limits.
What I can do... drive, get up and down easier and easier by the day, getting dressed is a little easier and less painful than it has been. I can also walk for about 15 minutes or so at a time. I can reach a little farther (like the radio in the car lol). The most amazing thing by far is that I can get by with taking about 4-6 ibuprophen a day, whereas prior to surgery, I was taking Lorcet every 6 hours, alternating with a strong muscle relaxer (stronger than valium) every 4 hours.
It's a whole new world. I have a new perspective on a lot of things and a heightened appreciation for the little things in life. I am so thankful.
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