My physical therapist came in the afternoon to give me additional exercises and to start me using the cane. I'm lucky I can manage moving two legs at the proper time, now I have to think about when to move the cane with which leg! Haha! Don't be surprised if you hear me counting 1-2, 1-2 as I walk. I'm such a dork!
Next Monday I start outpatient therapy.
The pain has lessened quite a bit and I'm spreading my medication out to every 8 hours. Soon, I may try alternating with Aleve.
My biggest issue? Still finding a comfortable way to sleep. Still in the recliner as we have cats and a dog who likes to sleep in with us and of course, they like to snuggle up against me! Can't kick them out, so will deal with the recliner a bit longer I guess.
Also, get tired of just sitting whether in the recliner or in an upright chair. My back and butt gets tired and I get a bit antsy just sitting around. Last night, I decided to stretch out in bed, lay on my side, and see if I could stretch some of the kinks out.
Here is a picture of why I can't spend the night in bed. Misty on my exercise pillow, Macey and Finn taking up even more space. Herb's supposed to fit in there someplace too.
I did manage to get a good night's sleep in last night though. Only woke up once to go to the bathroom. I have also found a mug of chamomile tea helps me sleep better. I have to admit though, I miss my glass of chardonnay. Looking forward to chardonnay being in my future.
2 comments:
Glad to hear you are doing so well. You will be running marathons before you know it :) It's amazing how our little furry friends know when we need that extra love and attention. Hope you keep making such good progress.
you're just like me - pets come first. :)
so good to hear you're ahead of schedule!
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