I'm 4 weeks post op, and although I'm able to get around a bit better - I'm grouchy this week. I'm able to help with the laundry and loading the dishwasher, but I'm so tired. Healing is better, but sleeping in uncomfortable. I feel like I'm tossing and turning and keeping my husband awake.
My foot is still swelling, and I'm trying to keep it elevated. I don't know how I'm going to wear a shoe again? I don't know how much of the swelling is from the surgery, and how much lupus is taking over?
Yes, I know how many surgeries you have had, and I like your 'healing place' that's a good place to be. I have a spot on the end of the couch, with a recliner and my furry black pillow to elevate my foot. I have some books and things around me. My husband looked at it the other morning, and told me I have my own world here : ) Absolutely - my own little world. I can look out the picture window, watch my neighbors walking the dogs, with my own doggies on my lap snuggled up : ) I have a small tv tray for my laptop that I move easily out of the way when I'm done. I can only sit for awhile and then I need to stretch. I plan a trip to the restroom, and the kitchen and do a task and then back to my 'world'.
Yes, the grumpy period is from looking at my foot - and realizing they cut me, 5 times! I second guess the decision - how will I ever get this foot in a shoe again?????? I can't stand to wear an over-sized slipper even. My husband took me out last night, and we got together with a group of friends, and that was a real mood booster for me. A friend loaned me a pair of crutches to use once I can start weight bearing. My husband put them in the closet, so that I'm not tempted to try them out before I should : p
I'd just like to say sorry your going through the post op mood been there myself mate and it makes you feel like you have loss of independance until your back up and running correctly like you was previous...your Tommy is a brilliant hubby like my Ste and i get at times like i put him out but it's total opposite.
Your doing well in doing things to say how you've come on from having your op, your anxious at the moment and if you feel your putting Tommy out if you have a spare bedroom move in there if it makes you feel slightly better.
Regarding your swelling you maybe being abit to active already after your op which can cause it but try and rest and mentioning this to your GP or specialist won't hurt.
Terri :) xxx