Not So Easy Peasy

I underestimated this knee thing. In my mind I could see myself hobbling around the house sans crutches by today. This is not going to happen. The pain is not horrible. The swelling is uncomfortable. I have taken only 3 of the pain meds since I have been home. My pain tolerance level is high and frankly it is not that helpful. I have switched to over the counter NSAIDs to help with the swelling and mild discomfort. I laugh at myself when I think that I would have been able to get on my exercise bike.

My kids have been incredible. However, I have stressed them out a bit. Thing 2 makes sure the crutches are right by my side. He gets nervous when I hobble around without them. Don't worry I can't go far. I was also oozing a bit and he told me that maybe if I used my crutches more that would not happen. The nurse who called to check on my progress got a chuckle out of that and seemed to agree with him. J laughed at me when she realized that when I woke up before either of them, I carried what I needed (phones, book, band aids, etc.) in a little backpack to my chair in the living room. Luckily our house is a ranch style or I would be going down stairs on my butt.

Yesterday my Mom called to tell me about a gathering for my Grandma's birthday. Mom and Dad forgot about my surgery. I intentionally told them about it last week so they would not worry so long. I am not really surprised they forgot. I don't feel bad it just is another part of my life.

Ang's husband Doug brought dinner over. Earlier in the day somebody else offered to bring dinner to us and I declined. It was her birthday, but I was so touched by her offer. Doug called and told me he had food and wondered if anybody would be here to get the door. His generousity overwhelmed me. Oh Angie is out of state for a wedding. She has been texting me frequently to keep tabs on me.

Today the plan is more sitting. J may take me to the yarn store to get a little help on my shawl. Otherwise we are on season 2 of Alias. I have two books that I can read too. That seems like a doable adjenda.