Monday, November 2, 2015

Post-Surgery and Feeling Like Myself Again

I'm back!

Some of you may know that I've had a bit of a rough year with regards to my health. I don't think any of you know it was bad enough for me to undergo the knife a few weeks back. Without going into too many details, I will say that most days I was in a lot of pain. It took the better part of a year and nearly a dozen doctors to finally come to conclusion that I needed to have surgery. That was not the solution I was hoping for and honestly, I was a bit depressed about things pre-surgery. But I took a deep breath and went ahead with the surgery knowing it was for the best.

Then came the recovery. The first few weeks were really hazy because I was high as a kite on pain meds. Then came a few weeks where I could shuffle-walk around but I was still on doctor's orders to take it easy. I wasn't able to do much of anything. Sitting upright was too difficult which meant I couldn't spend time on the computer or at the sewing machine; and I was feeling so bad that I didn't even crochet or do any sort of hand-work. It was like there was a craft embargo in place.

I'm feeling better though. The last two weeks I have made great strides. I can do the dishes and laundry again, much to the relief of Mr.123quilt. Those chores are hard! *wink* I can even sit at a computer long enough to write a blog post! That's huge for me and I'm feeling very accomplished. Lol! I'm hoping to start physical therapy very soon. *fingers crossed*

I guess the point of all this is to say that I'm back from the far side of the moon. Radio silence on the blog has been broken. I won't be busting out a completed king-size quilt this week or anything like that. No. I'll be taking it slow.

Until next time,
- Sarah

12 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear about your health, but glad to hear you are on the mend. Take it easy.

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  2. Glad to hear you have turned the corner. Make sure you look after yourself!

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  3. Sending healing prayers your way. I am going through my own struggles and wish you a speedy recovery.

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  4. Take care and rest, I hope you feel better soon.

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  5. Glad to hear your feeling better! Sending positive vibes for a speedy recovery.

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  6. I wondered where you were Sarah. So glad you're back, and feeling better. Hugs.

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  7. I'm so glad you're back and on the road to recovery! XOXO

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  8. Hope you are feeling better and having a speedy recovery!

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