While I'm grateful to have the opportunity to rest, I knew that resting would be the worst part for me. When you have ADHD, a small business to run, and a doggo to look after, and general anxiety, it's a bit overwhelming and physical activity is usually a good way to alleviate problems that come with all of those. I overdid it Wednesday. I felt pretty good despite the soreness. Thursday I went outside to toss the ball to the dog I'm keeping. In the bright sunlight I sneezed and quickly realized that my blue eyes will be wearing sunglasses for the next 6 weeks to keep that unnecessary pressure off of my abdomen and pelvic floor. If I was as talented as Stevie Wonder, I'd take that monicker. Alas, I am not.
Anyway, I am still sore and that is mostly brought on by my sleeping on my stomach at night. A terrible habit, yes, but it is how I have always slept. I am currently watching a mix of Ted Lasso and Righteous Gemstones but feel like I should take this time and read as well. At least the library book I downloaded is looking at me with some judgement (totally fair). There is no longer any bleeding, the swelling has gone down in my abdomen, and things are a bit more "regular." I forced myself to rest today and grateful that the dog was obliged to be lazy with me. See the picture below for the dog tax.
Love,
Kathleen Neal, DPT
Glad the recovery process is going well aside from rashes and bee booty stings. Wish I had a journey like this to read before my hysterectomy. Keep up the rest and be gentle with yourself. I hope you miss your uterus as much as I miss mine. I miss mine about as much as I miss root canals and colonoscopies and certain past “presidents“ who shall not be named. ❤️
Sandra