Today is the second day of post-op. It’s about 7:50am, and I just had a epiphany that I needed to scribble down. Since the surgery, I’ve needed help sitting up and getting out of bed and whatnot. This morning, I decided to be brave. I decided to do something that not many people would want to do at 7:00 in the morning. I did it myself. I am also now able to walk a little bit with the crutches. And I do mean putting a small amount of weight on my left knee. I know it sounds crazy, but it made me feel so accomplished.
For those who don’t know me too well, I am extremely independent. I enjoy doing things for myself, and don’t really prefer people waiting on me. The past couple days, though… I’ve had to suck it up. For me, it’s all in the frame-of-mind. If you believe you can do it, then you can. If you’d rather not, and you constantly shoot yourself down, then you won’t be able to do it.
I’ve also really been missing work. I know it sounds lame, and part of me is glad to have a “break” per se. But, like many other things, I enjoy working. It gives me a sense of pride and honor. Knowing that I worked really hard for my pay check is such a rewarding feeling in my eyes. The orthopedist said that I’ll probably be out of work for 3 to 4 months, depending on how fast I recover. If I am out of work that long, I’ll find some other way to bring in income… even if it’s online or something. The only thing that scares me about online working-from-home stuff, is that most of them are scams and fraudulent.
Anyways, I’m rambling because I just took a percocet for pain. The bottom line is: I’m improving and really proud of it. Thanks for everyone’s support and confidence in me.
Cassie
