...another pain comes your way :)
Day 11 after surgery. Still a miracle - I am down to using a cane now, but the nerve pain in my right (my "good" leg) is becoming a serious problem sometimes. I know I pushed it this week, though. Put in full days, waking up at around 7am each day, helping to get the boys to school, Physical therapy on Wednesday morning for about 2 hours, appointment with Dr. Haroun plus Xrays on Thursday all morning....but last night, I was in excrutiating pain in my right leg where my numbness/nerve pain is now. Couldn't hack the bed - after 1am, I came downstairs to settle in a recliner for the rest of the night's restless sleep. It wasn't until I got up at 7am and had my wits about me that I thought about giving myself an allowed double dose of pain meds that totally relieved the pain. Why don't I think about that while I'm writhing in pain in the middle of the night? At least I know it works and I'll remember it tonight - however, I think the recliner is still the best way to go for rest.
God Bless George- he's finished his "care week" for me by staying overnight down in the recliner, too. He's had a rough week as well, but I'm so blessed that he could be here with me. Next week, it's Diane's turn and I hope it's not too tough on her :)
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