Slogging Along

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Well, so much for quick relief. Unable to get into regular Dr. for an osteopathic muscle therapy session until Friday afternoon. Ugh!!!!

Took a shower this morning anyway in hopes it would make me feel better. First full shower and it wiped me out. One forgets just how much work the brain does for even the most simple things. Raise arm, grab shampoo bottle, tip bottle, move hand, pour, replace bottle on shelf, click top close, move arm up to head…..etc., etc., etc. I did wash my hair a bit more, but still letting it air dry. Feels better and I look a little better finally as swelling and black and blue marks are starting to fade.

Because the shower wiped me out, I took a very good, long nap on the couch while Dave went into town to get groceries. Felt great, but it was hard for me to get up and get going again. Back wasn’t hurting too bad either…maybe I’ll have to cancel my Dr’s appointment for end of week. One can hope.

The incision is healing very well, but still has a ways to go. The photos below show how it is coming along and the stitches in all their glory. Also my new hairline is coming back in and starting to itch just a tick. Nothing major though, and I do remember I have the incisions there, I just don’t always hit on it exactly when I got up to itch it. LOL Trying to go AROUND the incision, but my aim isn’t always perfect. I don’t believe I’m supposed to put anything on it until it’s healed better. So far it isn’t anything I can’t handle as far as discomfort.

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Scar

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Stitches

 

Monday, Shmunday

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Not a great day. Didn’t sleep well (news flash!), didn’t feel good all day and was trying to get an answer of approval from my neuro’s office to see if I could see my regular Dr., here in Waterville for some manipulative muscle therapy on my lower back. Of course, they didn’t get back to me after local Dr’s office closed, so I’ll have to try all day tomorrow to see if I can get in.

Was able to take a nap but that always makes my back hurt. Head wasn’t feeling good and digging my incision accidentally didn’t help it either. Blah, blah, and blah……it’s recovery.

Ice, Ice, Baby

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Another sleepless night spent not getting comfortable and taking pain pills…not due to head at all, but the nerve pain in lower back. Ugh! making me very ugly.

Slept all day yesterday when I could get comfortable, so today I’m forcing myself to walk more and use ice more. Seems to be helping at the moment.

Was able to sleep with some on ice on my face, which has helped swelling on face. Hair around incision starting to stubble back in and skin is still numb in one area which feels odd. Jaw is feeling better so was able to eat a sandwich for lunch.

Weekday television is just horrible! Started watching MR. SELFRIDGE from iTunes. Good so far. NASCAR racing could not come soon enough to help pass the day. Looking forward to the new season.

Coughing is very bad on the head. I have swallowed something down wrong pipe or had a tickle a few times and had to cough and I feel it all along the incision and internally. Haven’t had to sneeze though and will do everything in my power to avoid that! Bending down and over effects my balance and I’m moving slowly, but without a cane. Small successes. Have to keep reminding myself it has only been barely over a week since surgery.

VIDEO: One Week Update

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