This is actually one of the hardest parts of recovering from surgery… that first week back home. At this point, I’m feeling really good. The pain is manageable, I’m back to eating normally and I’m able to get up and around on my own. But at the same time, it still hurts to get up and down and it takes a lot of energy just to do small things throughout the day.
The only good part about getting sick, just in general, is having that day to sit on the couch all day and watch TV and do nothing else. But I’ve already done that for four days. I’m ready to actually get out and do something… but you realize how quickly that drains all of your energy.
I do have to say how good it is to be home. My bed and couches are so much more comfortable, I do have my own food that I can eat, I don’t have people stopping by to take my vital signs every few hours. It feels good to be able to relax in my own surroundings. I am a little bummed that it’s so dreary outside, though. Tropical Storm Andrea is bringing lots of wetness to the Carolinas. I was hoping to be able to enjoy some time outside, since I really haven’t seen much of it since my run last Saturday.
I am thankful that it’s Friday because that means my husband will not have any work to worry about for the next two days. I am also glad that my mom and I put together those meals last week. I can tell they are going to be a blessing over the coming days and weeks because standing for long periods of time is one of the more difficult things for me to do right now.
I know that taking it easy is the best thing for me right now and just allowing my body to get back to normal. I guess I just have to suck it up and watch another 12 hours of TV. (Just kidding, I’ll throw a book in there, somewhere!)