Japan Adventure

The first week or so after surgery was somewhat of a blur – probably partly because of the wonderful pain meds, and partly because I was so weak. I don’t like feeling helpless, but I really was, and this was a terrible condition for me. In order to make life a little easier, we bought a potty chair for next to my bed, a walker, a shower chair, and a bathtub grab bar that attached to the edge of the tub. Also, Holly’s super neighbors (several of whom also brought dinner!) loaned me suction safety handles that you could attach anywhere and they were wonderful to grab for security and help me get in and out of the tub for my showers. Just getting showered was an ordeal and I would have to rest in bed afterward to get the energy to dress and put on my surgical stockings, so I could go downstairs. Sleeping on my back quickly became very tiresome, but turning over was not possible for a while. Mostly I slept, ate and continued my isometric exercises as much as I could tolerate. I watched a lot of TV while I was downstairs during the day and fell in love with TiVo! My bedroom at Holly's had everything within reach -- my walker, potty chair, meds, wound care items, books. Holly even brightened it up with some cheerful flowers. Yes, I slept a lot, but I'm still stifling a yawn.

















Here you can see my baggie of lotion, powder & deodorant, and my hairdryer, makeup, purse & cane, and a pillow on which to prop up my leg. I quickly learned to keep everything within reach!















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