1st day back to work
The first day post-op, everything was new. I had to plan how to move from room to room, get myself set up on the couch so I could last long periods of time without asking my family for various things - you get the drift.
That was Saturday. Today is Monday. First day back to work, and all was new again.
Driving to work wasn’t too bad. Using crutches and carrying my laptop almost cost me my laptop. I had to rearrange my desk so I could keep my leg elevated. There were of course the endless questions, but I work with a great bunch of people. They were very helpful. Had to plan out bathroom breaks and trips around the office. I need to find a better chair that reclines and has some kind of lumbar support. (My back was killing me today.) However, the leg pain has been very easy to manage. I ditched the Oxycodone after the first day, and I didn’t even take Advil today.
Three things I learned today:
1. Take the armpit pads off the crutches. This makes them slimmer and reduces the rubbing. You should be using your arms instead of your armpits for support anyways.
2. Boxers, not briefs. Much easier. Nuff said.
3. Cover your toes with a sock or something else. People outside your immediate family don’t like to see them. Truth be told, neither does your family.
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If you don’t have one, get a back pack to carry laptop and other things ..Back pack made it easy for me to carry laptop, papers, lunch, and such. Also makes it easy for me to carry stuff (snacks) from kitchen to my roost in the den…
Good idea. I’ll borrow one from my kids.