my first after surgery post, and what I've learned

I've waited awhile to do a blog about this. I wanted to give it at least a full day. Let me tell you that day has felt more like four days! It's not necessarily in a bad way but it's just felt really long. BTW, there will be some TMI in this post so beware if you continue reading.

TMI: I think because I've had to use the restroom a lot, and I've been on pain meds, that my sleep pattern is spread throughout the day so ever since Wednesday my days have blended.

TMI: Of course that's another issue: I'm not going to the bathroom in the right way yet so hopefully that changes, too, soon.

Ok, I think the TMI is over now.

Yesterday, I found out the knee scooter I may be able to borrow is lost, so I ordered a new one. It's not an expense I planned but I've been talking to my mom and I'll need to get the other foot done sooner than later so it'll be good to have. I just need to make sure to adjust my budget. And a family member wants to help out so they are sending me something that I hope will offset the cost a bit. 

On that note, I am blessed. I was able to pay cash for my surgery that day. I need to replace about one thousand of it soon but I can do it - either through my families gift and/or saving/rebudgeting. And once my disability goes through, I'll have that to replace...but I won't see that for at least 3 weeks. I can't even apply until Oct 1. But it is not lost on me that I paid cash, not on credit. I don't have that worry. It's paid for.

Anyway, I've also been blessed to have chosen the right doctors office. There was a little drama, and with me not knowing the process, I got a bit insecure and made a few extra calls and emails. They handled me with patience and the utmost care, and I'm so thankful. On the other side of it, I'm thoroughly grateful for them.

I also keep laughing at what the Dr's said as I was waking up. "Well, it took a bit longer than expected. Two hours. You had a toe baby in there!" He and the other Dr  agreed they had used four blades, instead of the one usual. So my little annoyance with all the pain was for a good reason. It was way harder than expected, taking an extra hour. But what I'm also laughing at is my own joke of now having a titanium screw in my toe. I'm calling it my bionic toe. My new theme song is "Nanana na na na na-" Ha!

It's good to laugh. Though I hadn't wanted to take narcotics, I succumbed to taking percocet the first day. I'm going to try to be off of it today and use ibuprofen. We'll see. Last night being on my crutches and sitting up at the table was enough to be let's call it very, very uncomfortable.

So today my scooter gets here so hopefully that will help with mobility and put less stress on my mom, and others in the house. 

But I am glad my mom's here to be the nurse she has been for so many strangers and family members in her life, but for me this time. She's making sure I get my rest but I'm also not going to be a couch potato. 

Anyway, I'm doing good. Though I'm going to be concerned about being away from the studio for so long and not being able to help, I know I couldn't have put this off any longer. It was indeed the right time, so my anxious little heart is quelled.

It's one day at a time, trusting those around me, and being thankful to have such amazing people around me to help me. ❤  I am so blessed. ❤

I hope you have a great day and weekend, and are able to count your blessings and be thankful for who is in your life.

Lots of love,

Tiffany 💋