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| The Convalescent 1904 Willard Leroy Metcalf |
Dear Readers,
Wow! I had no idea it would take me four weeks after surgery to get to the point of being able to think well enough to get back to my computer.
A heartfelt thank you to all for your kind comments and thoughts.
The surgery went well. It is the aftermath that has been a struggle. Reaction to anesthesia and pain medication knocked me down! My days have been a constant ding-ding of alarms reminding me to take a pill, eat, use ice, hydrate, nap, do exercises, take another pill, and prepare for the physical therapist's visits.
There is no rest in the rest home!
Unfortunately, I have not been up to even the gentle challenge of reading. Yeah. Things have been that bad. But, I do feel the brain fuzz beginning to clear and wanted to let you know that I was recovering, albeit, slowly.
I was trying to think of a book that would parallel my situation and recalled Adventures in Solitude by David Grayson in which he muses on many subjects while recovering from an illness. I wrote about it and two of his other books on April 23, 2013. Who would have thought that five years later I would be in need of the comfort and companionship of a fellow convalescent.
In the meantime, until I can get my reading legs under me, you can read about that book here: Adventures in Solitude
I am SO relieved to see your post. I've been worried about you. I've been imagining all sorts of dire things. I've never had surgery and hope I never need it. I wish you a speedier recovery now that you've begun to heal.
ReplyDeleteJoan, thank you for your kind thoughts. I am glad I had no dire news to report! Just a slow return to some former version of myself. I fear I have a long way yet to go.
DeleteHope you are feeling more like yourself soon! Long recoveries are the worst. Good luck with everything. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lark. I appreciate the encouragement!
DeleteI'm so glad that you feel that you're on the mend now. I hope you get back to normal soon.
ReplyDeleteHi, Katrina. Mending is a good thing. Thanks for your kind words.
DeleteDear Belle, so good to hear that the surgery went well and healing is moving along. From my own personal experiences, I found that it took a little longer to recover from the anesthesia then from surgery. I called it my "fuzzy brain" and did better reading shorter essays, articles, and such. Best wishes as you continue to recover.
ReplyDeleteYes, Penny, the fuzzy brain is a sure killer of concentration and focus. Short, fluffy lifestyle articles read on my phone's small screen have been all I can handle. It doesn't matter if I remember the information or not. Some of the photos are nice though! Thank you for your encouragement.
DeleteSo glad to see you back, Belle. You know things are dire when you can't even read! Sounds like a good opportunity to watch all your favorite movies while lying on the couch. Hope you're feeling much, much better soon.
ReplyDeleteHi, Kathy. Yes, Netflix has become my new best friend. I am enjoying the British interior design and makeover shows. Lots of fun and not too taxing! And who knows, perhaps I will be inspired to makeover a few areas myself.
DeleteRecovery can sometimes take much longer than expected, so no rush. Two steps forward, one step back sort of thing in my experience. Enjoy the downtime, and look after yourself. You'll get to running around in no time. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement! I am progressing well thanks to physical therapy. It can be grueling, but I feel stronger for it. There seems to be light at the end of this tunnel!
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