I still have some pain. I still get really tired easily. I still can't touch my toes or the floor with out bending my knees and holding on to something for dear life. I still get out of breath singing, taking the stairs, walking, or even sometimes getting off the couch or bed if I move to fast. There is still a surge of extreme panic when people go to touch or hug me, bracing myself for the unknown.
But, most days I am really grateful for the stage I'm recovering at and seeing the benefits this surgery is reaping 3 weeks and 3 days out.
There are days I consider Recovery Milestones in my particular spinal fusion adventure. Those are days I wake up and know that another piece of my body has healed together just as it has supposed to. I really can't explain the beauty of it clear enough to you. It's something I'm assuming only those who go through a surgery like this can understand. Recovery Milestones are the days I can add another thing to my list of accomplishments or another day that my spirits run high and I know that this was the best choice I have made in my life thus far.
At the hospital I would consider sitting up for the first time, walking for the first time, and eating a solid meal for the first time to be huge milestones.
At home : Taking the stairs unassisted (with a railing of course), sleeping in my bed and not the couch for the first time, sleeping through the night, getting off my pain meds (hard core and over the counter) regularly, the first shower, and going to church.
There are plenty of other Milestone days of emotional wins and days full of high spirits, smiles, and healing these past few weeks. There have also been days of tears, battles, and extreme boredom.
Yesterday was a recovery milestone day. I woke up and knew that something was different inside and my steps toward "good as new" were closer. Today I saw its benefits.
Todays Accomplishments:
- Successful trip to Target
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