Another day of staying home. This has felt like a long day to me. I had a rough night last night and have felt a bit cranky today.
I woke up during the night in a lot of pain. I finally remembered I had not taken any ibuprofen before I went to bed. I got up and took some and within 30 minutes the pain let up and I was able to get a bit of good sleep.
My incision sites are itching which is a sign of healing. The bruises around them are fading and all have lost the glue or tape that was over them.
I was tired this afternoon and attempted a nap but never did go to sleep. Maybe tonight I will get lots of sleep to make up for the last two nights. Maybe it is a good sign that sleep is a problem again as that is my normal.
Kathy went to Emporia this afternoon so I put in a Walmart order so she could pick up my groceries. For the first time I didn’t get everything I had ordered. They quickly refunded me though. I am grateful it wasn’t the one thing I really needed – ibuprofen.
I did work on my personal income taxes for a short bit. Didn’t open my computer for the AARP homework. That can wait for an easy day.
Still on the fence about going to Topeka Friday for a doctor’s appointment. I will probably make a last minute decision. The appointment is at 11:00 so should be able to be home by 1:00. I will see when the winter weather is to hit us. I do not want to have to drive home on ice covered highways. I physically could not walk too far if something should happen.
Kathy got us each some long John’s in case power goes out and we need to stay warm. Finger’s crossed it will stay on. The only heat source in this house is my oven. Guess we could cover the doorways with blankets and sleep in the kitchen to stay warm. At least with a gas range we could heat food up.
Not feeling very motivated this evening. Guess it is a good time for the winter weather to hit as I really shouldn’t be getting out much anyways. The snow will be pretty for a bit. I dislike really cold weather though. I will need to put on my big girl panties and deal!
Hard to believe that I had surgery a week ago tomorrow. I am grateful I went through with it as the recovery has been much easier than I anticipated it might be. I can do five more weeks of this – right?
Grateful Kathy was able to bring my order home, grateful I discovered a solution for my pain during the night, and grateful my body is healing.