Two Weeks Out.....

Well, I am still here.

First, Rob was a wonderful help to me.  I could never have come home directly from the hospital without him here.  While he was busy with a data project for the International Tai Chi Society, all I had to do was ask and I had water or food or ice for my knee.  I felt much more comfortable getting up and moving with him here.  I knew if I had trouble, he would be there.

I had issues.  Constipation was one.  I began managing my pain better, but the medication clogged me up.  So prunes and extra water and laxatives took care of it.  Not a fun thing.  I also found that my bladder was not as strong as before, so I was not able to wait as long to hit the bathroom.  Oh the joys of getting older and having surgery.

But the good news is that all of the potty issues have been resolved and I think I can now begin to think about going out in public, briefly, without the fear of shame.

I have stopped the Oxycodone.  I am now doing Tramadol which seems to be doing more to take away the pain.  I am managing an 80 degree bend in the knee with my in-home therapy guy, Gerry.  He went back into my old records (he was in home three years ago) and it took closer to 9 weeks to achieve the 80 degree bed with my right knee.

The church ladies have been bringing in meals every other day or so.  Rob was happy to not have to cook.  We have had some lovely meals.  Some very talented cooks at Parkesburg Mennonite.  Still have a few to come and then I should be able to handle it all myself.

Staples come out this Wednesday.  Wendy Kennel will be taking me.  I think I could have driven, but I remember how painful it was three years ago and how queasy I felt after, so I asked her to drive me.  But this week I will be venturing out on my own, as the doctor has said only 2 weeks without driving this time.  But I will have to stop the pain med when I want to drive.  I will have to make the trips all in one morning or afternoon, depending how much pain I am having.

So, I am thinking I am doing well.

Sheila was here for several hours this weekend.  She jump started laundry by striping Rob's bed after he left.  (It was in the basement and I am not too sure about a full flight of stairs.)  She also helped move from things and helped with the dogs.  She is a wonderful friend who has gone above and beyond!!  I am blessed!

So, keep prayers coming for continued healing and good results from therapy.