Day 8

It's been 8 days since I started becoming robotic. A couple of milestones were met today.

• I took the bandage off and took a shower letting soapy warm water run down my left knee.  It felt good. I patted it dry and there you are!  For a leg that was bonked about last week it looks OK.  

• I was transferred from a walker to a CANE!!  How about that?  I've also been told to take a walk in the morning or evening.  I'm to go up to the end of the street and back.  I still need to walker for nighttime bathroom visits.  One reason is to make sure I'm stable.  The second reason is to part the dogs when I come by.  

The PT is impressed with my progress but the exercises still hurt like hell.  We discussed where the pain is and I understand why it hurts but it doesn't make it any easier when it's time to do them. I keep reminding myself no pain no gain and then I tell myself to shut up.  I'd like to put this off on someone else but this is all up to me so I can argue with myself all I want but I still get my behind up on that table.

The PT also said that my support system, AKA Chuck, is a great help with my recovery.  I agree.  Chuck has been right with me the whole time and he is happy how things are turning out.  It makes it easier to get moving when you have someone who loves you cheering you on.

That's it for today kids.  I'm fixing to go prance up and down the sidewalk in my shorts and Victoria Secret Stockings.  That should give the neighbors something to talk about!

Have a good evening-

debie@TbedB