Two Week Recheck

I had my two week surgery recheck from my surgery on Wednesday. It went well! The doctor said my back is healing okay and that the little pains in my leg are normal and may still continue for the next one or two months. He thinks that I have a very good long term prognosis which was good news. However, there is still a chance for relapse over the next couple weeks even though each day the chance of that happening decreases. Needless to say, I am still trying to be cautious with my activities.

I have started driving a little bit and will start physical therapy on Monday. I will go back to work on Tuesday. My surgeon is limiting my hours to half-time the first week. I am excited to see my colleagues everyday! I visited the office shortly on my way home from my recheck--It had been 7 weeks since I had been able to step foot into the office. I'm still a little nervous about all of this especially with the residual leg pain and the previous relapse.

Tia left on Thursday to go back to her family I sure miss having all of her help and friendship, but her kids and my brother are sure happy to have her back home! Since I'm on my own I am back to making sure I have my phone with me at all times (even when I go into the next room)--I decided to spare you the photos of the phone necklace! I definitely don't want a repeat of being stuck on the floor without a way to call if something goes awry.



Sad that Tia left and that my teddy bear was too small to snuggle with.

Before she left she gave me a little teddy bear to keep me company but it really wasn't quite big enough to snuggle with. She conspired with my friend Roy so that I would find a snugly hidden teddy bear today hidden in my dryer to keep me company! It definitely put a smile on my face today and it was good to have a hug.

My sweet new bear to keep me company.

Thanks again for all your prayers and I would appreciate your continued prayers as I try to adjust back into "normal" living.