Recovery: Day 4

My Calvin ~ sweet boy that he is. He would sleep with me every single minute, if I let him but there are 2 more dogs to consider and although Calvin gets the 'first pick', I have to send him away from time to time.

This morning, while being awake and alone (nobody is up yet), I am very thankful for my feet.

If you've ever hated your feet or not really thought about them either way, let me tell you what a blessing they are. I have never had a cast on before and it's completely debilitating. That walk you take to your car or even to the bathroom is completely a gift. Everywhere you go, run, ride, walk or skip is a gift and you should be very thankful. I think walking is taken for granted. I'm learning to appreciate my feet <3

The pain today has surprised me. Last night I took a pain pill to sleep, because it hurt pretty bad. I have 3 places where the Dr. repaired my foot and by this morning, the pain is pretty minimal - so far. It's early yet. My intention is to see how far I can go without taking another pill. Don't get me wrong - the pills are fun! They make me sleeeeeep!  But, I need to come back to reality soon.

Hopefully, this the beginning to perhaps some moving about the house (on crutches, mind you) but without pain?  Hope so ~

I am completely dependent on family members to bring me food, I can say this is really an effective diet! My usual coffee in the morning has now become - wait till hubby wakes up and makes it! That includes any kind of food.

You know how you can just go to the kitchen to find a snack or even just look around and grab a few things you want to eat?  Yeah, well just forget that!! Those days are over for awhile!

Now, I have to remember what was in the fridge so I can hopefully have some of it before it's gone. I have no idea what's in there anymore. It's kinda like ordering from a restaurant with no menu!

The next real fun thing is taking a shower! Oh yes, be thankful you can take a shower every day. I've been relegated to every-other day! I am totally dependent of my hubby to get me in the shower, on a stool and watch my casted leg, while it hangs out the bathtub! Oh, you don't know the half of it!

Needless to say - well, it's pretty needless to say, I'll just leave it there.

First Dr. visit after surgery tomorrow!

Blessings,
Kareen