Long overdue and kind of a downer. Enjoy!
Surgery was about 13 weeks ago, but don’t worry, it only feels like 12.5 weeks. My first follow up visit went well (things are fusing and there’s tons of metal in my neck) and while I’m still somewhat restricted, I’m technically able to increase my activity level as I’m comfortable and will go back to…
The Complainy Day
It’s been five weeks since surgery. I’ve been trying to write something clever or interesting and obviously, it hasn’t happened. I don’t want to say things are going poorly, because they’re basically fine, but I’m bored and ornery and fighting off those moods is as difficult as it is necessary. I mean, my recliner is…
Ten days of healing
The past ten days have been a blur! The pain is manageable (of course, the medication helps, but I’m not even taking max doses most of the time) but I am SO tired. Bone growth takes energy and the process is kind of the boss of my life right now, but I guess that’s okay.…
You’re Only A Day Away!
I’ve been sleeping even less these days which gives me even more time to think. In no particular order, here are a few of those thoughts… I’m thankful for understanding friends. I think it’s as hard to be a friend to a person who’s forever sick and hurting as it is for the sick person…
It’s Really Real
Yesterday I had my pre-op appointment with my surgeon. After weeks of anxiety, getting some answers and finally being close to my surgery date helped me chill out a little bit. A LITTLE BIT. It’s still a big deal but since I have a better handle on the details, here’s a few of them for…