Hey Babe!
Had a pretty good night sleep, though I needed an oxy at about 4:00 a.m., and I forgot to bring them to bed with me, so I had to get up and get those so I could get back to sleep. Then I slept through until DeDe woke me with a phone call to check up on me, and I'm glad she did because it was 8:45 and the PT guy was coming between 9:00 and 10:00! So I jumped out of bed, managed to have a quick bowl of cereal before he got here. He got a little lost and had to call me, but once he got here, it went smoothly. We signed all the paperwork and he went over some of the lighter exercises he wants me to do over the weekend, then next week someone will come to give me three more sessions, then two the following week. I'll be seeing the surgeon by then, and they'll decided what kind of additional PT I need, or if they trust me to keep doing it on my own, which would be my preference, of course! The PT guy was amazed that I could already bend my knee to about 110 degrees, when the goal was only 90! I love that the PT comes to me, that saves me having to try to get a ride from anyone, since I'm not allowed to drive while I'm still taking the heavy drugs. Spent the rest of the day taking walks every hour, and by the last two walks, I was just carrying my crutches, not using them at all, so that bodes well. The rest of the day I did my exercises, iced my leg all day (Rick brought me two coolers full of ice, as well as another bag!), watched a little TV, though I kept dozing off through most of it, then finally wrapped my knee in cling wrap and took my first shower since Wednesday morning. Chelle drove all the way out to the hospital to pick up my discharge papers, which we forgot when we left yesterday, I am so incredibly grateful for this amazing circle of friends that have been rallying around me in my time of need. You know how I hate to ask for help, but now that I've had to, I'm a bit overwhelmed at the incredible response I've had. Incredibly heartwarming! Of course, they all know I would do the same for them, but still, I'm not used to being so pampered! Anyway, it was a great day, and it will only get better from here! Good night, sweetie! Love you!
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