I have only taken two pain pills since I have been home from having surgery. Not bad! I worked on a zig saw puzzle this afternoon and didn’t keep my foot propped up high enough and have a bit of swelling and pressure this evening. I haven’t been keeping ice on it enough this time either.
Took a nap this morning but made it all afternoon without one. Have drank lots of water today trying to help the drugs from yesterday get out of my system. My head feels clearer this afternoon than it was yesterday.
It was a beautiful day on the prairie but cold! I so wanted to take along walk and get some fresh air. If I am on the scooter for too long and hang the foot over the edge it starts to swell so trying to stay off the scooter.
Managed to take a shower this morning. I put a folding chair in the shower and used that. It worked well although I slipped on the way out of the shower using the crutches but didn’t go down. The crutches and I are not getting along very well again. It sure felt good to take a shower. I may attempt a bath tonight if the pain stays under control.
Had a guest come in this afternoon. She had tried to book through AIrbnb and I had blocked off the days. She tracked me down via Facebook and called me. I reluctantly agreed that she could come for two nights. She seems nice. Was only here long enough to drop off her stuff and than left for the afternoon. I put her downstairs in the double bed room. Trusting she will stay out of my hair and not need much from me. If so, Jim will have to take care of her.
I need to find something to do. It is hard to do much but am a bit bored already. We started a puzzle and I started knitting a baby blanket. Marking the days off the calendar knowing that it will be better soon.
Grateful for little pain, grateful for Jim’s help, and grateful for a hot shower!