February 23: They took me with more questions about my
breathing, and they let me have G’s company until the last few minutes. I awoke to a thick wrapping of bandages on my
left hand, and a football on my right. I
thought I could tough it out with Tylenol.
Not. Two Percocet’s put me out for
the next two days.
February 24: George bought a bidet. It worked well with even one pill in me
morning and night. Learning how to live
using my left hand became all important.
Napped all day. I curled up and
skimmed books under my quilt.
Mindlessly. Between too many meals. He spoiled me.
February 25: Began making big inroads into the giant bag of
donated mysteries discovering along the way that I couldn’t be friendly with
CIA hero types. One long nap. Trying to eat less. Trying not to have himself pull up my pant
layers.
February 26: Found I could type with one finger; that I
could stay awake long enough to read blogs and world news. Started a small photo project…taking a photo
a day from my nest of pillows. Tylenol 3
times a day while holding my hands above heart level and wiggling my fingers to
reduce the swelling.
One day at a time, as a blogger has said. ;-)
ReplyDeleteSlow and steady, Mage. Slow and steady!
ReplyDeleteYou are one strong determined woman...you will overcome....you will wiggle your fingers to freedom.
ReplyDeleteAh yes... little baby steps of improvement. I remember when I could lay my right arm on the desktop without excruciating pain and felt such hope that I would eventually regain use of my right arm. How can you hold a book with both of your hands bandaged??? Gads... I was going to suggest audio books, but for myself, I would be put instantly to sleep. Healing hugs to you -- Robert's surgeon said "Come back in 6 weeks -- and you can do walking around the neighborhood, nothing too strenuous." He cautioned that Robert would know when he was doing too much as he would be hurting! He said he didn't want Robert to develop a hernia at the surgery site. I'd forgot that the left side is where Robert had previous hernia surgery, so that's obviously a weak area. Baby steps for him too!
ReplyDeletebooks; pillow on tray on lap. so glad of the robert news.
DeleteWiggle those pinkies but don't overdo it. One finger will get you online. Be careful while you are up if you are still on pain pills. Hugs.
ReplyDeletegetting better every day
ReplyDeleteyou got it.
DeleteYou are making progress. Carry on.
ReplyDeleteI think you asked how was I am doing. Thanks. I am doing very well, for which I am grateful.
thanks so much for the update. i too am very grateful.
DeleteOh ouuuuuuch! This is so hard. I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brave lady you are. Hats off!
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