I am not counting any chickens...

May I suggest that if you have surgery, and are off for a month, the week you are going back to work you schedule a drive into town like you are going to go to work, but instead go out and have dinner with your friends? That's a confusing sentence, I know. So let me explain...

3 days before I had to go back to work, I met the Quails at Il Centro in KC to celebrate Mary Joan's birthday. I knew if I could do that, I would be ready for work. It was wonderful to be laughing with friends, the meal was great, and my endurance was on point. 

So, this past Friday, back to work I went. It was harder in some ways and easier in other ways than I anticipated.

When you walk in the office to this on your desk, the love and support does amazing things to get you through the day. The walking was hard, but do-able, being with patients was the best, no passwords were messed up, I did not forget how to do my job. Whew. Now that the first day has been conquered, the rest will fall into place. I work with some of the BEST people. I also have ice packs in the freezer in my office. 

Getting back into that groove seems to have helped me. Today Chris and I went for the best walk I have taken since surgery. It was only about a mile, but it was pleasant, mild soreness only - no serious discomfort.

I am not counting any chickens, but my fingers are crossed for more of the same! Oh it was wonderful to be out of doors with some sun and a breeze and the birds...

Comments

[Mary]

Good to hear you're making such great progress!

[Chris Oliveira]

I’m so happy to read this post! You look fabulous, and it’s great to hear your life is getting back on track. I am completely amazed that you’re able to walk a whole mile. I think you’re a rockstar! Keep up that awesome healing. It’s hard to imagine now, but all of this will be a memory some day.

[Diane Perin]

So glad that you are up and out and back to your usual doings!

[Amy in Texas]

So glad your healing has progressed well. May you continue to get better and return to "normal."

[jacki long]

I am so happy for you, feeling better everyday I predict.

[Carol]

Thank YOU Mary, Chris, Diane, Amy, and Jacki!!!!