I am the bionic woman….
….at least that’s what my new positive mental image of myself is going to be while I’m walking at such a slow pace without crutches….remember those slow motion shots of her? Much better than thinking of a snail or a tortoise…..not sure I should do the arms though…….
October 20th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
No Sam, you must do the arms….how else would you leap tall buildings in a single bound!
October 20th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Sam - indeed you must do the arms! And I hope you have still got your hot brush for the all important flicky hair!
Smoley
October 20th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Sam
Didn’t the bionic woman wear boots?
I bet you need to go shopping now! lol
Lee
October 21st, 2009 at 2:12 am
Dear Sam:
I have not started a blog here (yet!) but I have read many since my rupture Sept. 23 (tennis, anyone?) and subsequent surgery on October 1st. Your blog could be mine… right down to questioning treatment options, getting sweaty from meds (imaginary infection) and assuming stuff was oozing from my scar into my splint early post-op (wasn’t). So many similarities, so much comfort for me from your tale. Seeing the pic of your two bare feet standing on the carpet gives me hope and the link to Katrina & the Wave made me laugh & cry at the same time. This month has had many ups & downs. One minute I’m all smilin’ and “can do” and the next I just feel sad and LIMITED. Thanks,
Kathy
October 21st, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Thanks everyone - not too keen on flicky hair, have enough trouble getting my hair to behave as it is, espcially in the damp weather, but boots…..hmmm….
Kathy - I’m glad my experience has been of help. It is tough having this injury, and not just physically,and it does take time but you’ll get there too. You don’t say how long your surgeon wants you to be in the cast, but you’re already a few weeks in and probably adjusting to life at present.
Doing the blog has really helped me through this whole thing, somewhere to vent frustrations and small triumphs, people to support and encourage me and I’ve been able to offer the same back - it all reminds you that you’re not alone. We’ve all been there with the see-saw emotions.
Best of luck with your recovery - keep us posted.
Sam