It has been a good weekend and bordered pretty close to what I would have done on a weekend years ago. On Saturday I returned to the gym, as my Chicago dr. & physical therapist thought it was okay for me to start slowly again. I biked 6 miles and then sat on the edge of the pool and practiced kicking in the water (ankle motion needs help) for about fifteen minutes on Sat. & today. It didn't really qualify for a "workout," but it was a starting place. The swelling is starting to diminish - always looks really good at the beginning of the day and then gets puffy as the day progresses .... it is nothing though, I'm fine with it!
I ran errands, did cleaning, bought a new pair of shoes, & cleaned out my refrig on Saturday. I enjoyed a DVD and mudslide drink (no pain meds anymore - yeah!) on Saturday night. I haven't been able to spend much time in my basement because of the stairs involved, so it has been nice to be down there more now.
This afternoon I went through boxes, bags, and containers of wound care supplies. You can only imagine how much gauze, bandages, tape, and prescription medicine I've collected in almost five years. With every surgery they give you these surgical socks to wear during the operation .... I have a BIG collection. Every hospital orders socks from the same place! I kept the important stuff and happily said goodbye to the rest. I need to decide what to do with all the pictures that I have from this long journey.
The past two nights have been the best sleeping nights for me in the past five years, for which I am really grateful. I've slept from 10pm-8:30am without waking up at all. After you sleep with medication for years, you start to think that your body will never again be able to sleep naturally - glad to know it is possible. Stress really does affect your body ... often more than you realize.
Pray for stamina this week .... I have really long days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday this week. I'm starting to think more about how I can use my experience to help others. I am a stronger person today because of it all, but it isn't about me and it is my desire to have the experience be honoring to Him .... we'll see what doors open at the right time.
Wishing you a joyous week!
Jenny
3 comments:
Buying shoes again, huh? No surprise there! Glad your foot is starting to look less edematous...your true foot beauty can shine through!!! (?) Any-hoo...glad you had a house-cleaning of the medical supplies...you could have sold some of that stuff on e-bay...or Craig's page...and bought some SHOES! Thinkin' 'bout 'cha! L Jo
Dear Jenny, So glad to hear that life is returning to normal, of course it is about time! You have more than paid your dues. However, persistance and patience and faith has paid off, not to mention good doctors. Keep up the good work take it slow and enjoy the new found freedom. Love Ya! Ted,Carol,Teddy
Dear Jenny, So glad to hear that life is returning to normal, of course it is about time! You have more than paid your dues. However, persistance and patience and faith has paid off, not to mention good doctors. Keep up the good work take it slow and enjoy the new found freedom. Love Ya! Ted,Carol,Teddy
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