I used to hate going through orthopedic surgery recoveries. And, I do this a lot...where several months are dedicated to simply getting back on my feet, and then more to get strong on my feet. This latest surgery was a complicated revision of my failed total hip arthroplasty that was done in 2009 and it is going take around 9+ months to recover. I am currently on week 6 and hoping I can soon increase my weight bearing. We will find out next week after X-rays are reviewed. I am currently only toe touch weight bearing on my left leg. It is difficult to maneuver especially with the bulky brace
What I have learned is how to leverage the downtime and have a small catalog of the positives on being stuck in bed:e
#Advantages of being totally laid up.
What I have learned is how to leverage the downtime and have a small catalog of the positives on being stuck in bed:e
#Advantages of being totally laid up.
- Get to sew those things that I been meaning to do (for the last year) but was too busy to do it.
- Get to do all that fun sedentary paperwork that I have been avoiding.
- A lot of paper files are being jettisoned!
- Less of a mess to clean up because I am not running around making a mess
- Get to go through all my medical paperwork that I have been avoiding
- When I don't feel well I care less about those niggly details that usually drive me batty
- Get to be introspective and think about the larger picture of life
- Get to clean up, clear out, and organize my apps on my IOS devices
- Time to pamper my cuticles
- Get time to read my magazines and books
- Get to get in touch with people I haven't had time to be in touch with
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