Can I just say that I praise the Lord that I am not permenantly crippled? Crutches are a struggle for me and I'm not liking the fact that I can't get everywhere in my normal quick fashion.
Monday I was allowed to unwrap the bandages and take of the dressing. The knee is serverly bruised near the incisions but otherwise it's ok. Before Monday, any time I wanted to take a shower I had to wrap plastic trash bags around my leg. Monday was a glorious day when I could take a normal shower.
The pain hasn't been too bad for the most part ex. right before bed. I'm also having to take injections of Lovonox to prevent blood clotting in my knee. Because I can't stand the sight of the needle, Jerm is having to give me the shots. While he is an excellent nurse in every other way, he needs to work on his shot-giving techniques. The shots hurt like none other esp. since they have to be given in my stomach. Needless to say, this is my least favorite part of the day.
Tuesday I started my nannying job, which was a little challenging with the crutches. Luckily the kids are pretty self-sufficient and I didn't have to do too much. I think I overdid it though and Wednesday it hurt more. The kids went to the water park on Wednesday so I had the day off and rested it on the couch.
Slowly the knee is coming along and I'm hoping Monday, at my post-op appointment, I will be able to leave the crutches behind.
Thanks for all of you who have called and checked on me. I especially have to thank Jeremy and Alyson who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you J for taking care of everything in the house, from cooking to cleaning to taking care of me. Alyson thank you for always checking in on me and for constantly changing my ice bags and getting my mail. I could never tell you how much I appreciate all you have done. Hopefully I can pay you guys back one day!
2 comments:
hope you get to feeling better soon.
It seems that your injury was somewhat severe. I had my knee scoped years ago for torn cartilage, and I didn't have to have injections. I hope you can stop those soon, and that you can leave the crutches in the attic. It does take time to heal though. Our prayers are with you.
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