'Bout Time

Day 86-

I finally got my appointments for next week so that isoff my mind.  Now I can truly enjoy my book and this weather.  Thought about a walk but I didn’t get that far lol.  This weekend is a holiday here and I’m looking forward to a weekend spend with friends and soaking up the sun.  I was told though at my last doctors appointment that I cannot tan my knee at all this summer since it will turn the scar brown and then it will never fade as I am so waiting for it to do.  I’ve been putting lotion on it several times a day and yet it continues to peel and pucker and remain bright red.  I’ve been wearing carpis with the weather being nice but I feel very aware of the scar and that everyone is looking at it when I’m sure I’m the only one who is.  I dread if this is a hot summer as I only have so many long skirts and dresses and might have no choice but to wear shorts… and I dread that thought.

Hold on For One More Day!

Day 85-

Still no word from PT though now I press for appointments for next week.  I’ve still been enjoying both my books and this weather.  Wanted to go for another walk today but I’ve been pushing so much the past couple days that I thought it wise to rest up and give it a small break.  So I watched some TV and worked on this blog and caught up with some friends via text and instant message.  One thing I’ve noticed is that hot water still irritates the knee but thankfully with the arrival of warmer weather reduces the want of hot showers down to warm.  Warm, seems to not bother the knee so much but I can still feel it tighten up and I notice that it’s harder to get out of the shower than in.  At least with the arrival of this good weather I can feel myself feeling better than I have in several months.

Useful

Day 83-

Called PT again and still nothing.  Maybe they need a break from me as well.  Another really nice day so I’ve been taking advantage and I’ve started to walk around the block.  I have to be careful but it feels great to get out into the fresh air and get some exercise and to know that I’m doing something good for the knee as well as my body.  This wonderful weather really has me inspired to get outside so I did and I picked up a plastic grocery bag full of trash today as well from the yard.  It makes me feel good that I can get out there and help out in the yard again after not really being able to for the past year or two.  I’m looking forward as well to getting into my garden and planting some stuff and doing it up!  It’s nice to be thinking about what I might be able to do this year instead of what I might not be able to do for once.

Waiting on PT

Day 82-

So I’ve called PT a couple times and no answer so I don’t know how much PT I’ll be able to go to this week.  Personally, I don’t mind a break from PT every once in a while especially after catching that nasty cold thing last week. I'm gonna let myself soak up this unusually nice last week of winter and work on my PT stuff at home.  Actually, what I really want to do is start some of my sewing projects but my room turned into storage when I was laid up and it’s a tight squeeze to get in there and work.  So instead I’ve been walking around our yard outside taking inventory from the winter on what needs to be done and trying to do little things to get it cleaned up like picking up trash or just making a list of what needs to be done.  Sadly, though I don't want to just make a list but start DOING instead.  But, as much as I want to do everything I also don't want to push too hard since I know what will happen... because I've been there and it sucks.

Getting Back in the Saddle

Day 81-

Not much happening today since I’m spending a lazy day watching movies and getting better the rest of the way.  I’m defiantly feeling much better.  Whatever I had really kicked my butt!  I haven’t felt that crappy in a while.  Now I have to try to get some PT scheduled since with being sick and having my doctors appointment I wasn’t able to get anything planned for next week.  I figure it should be fine and now I have a new script from my doctor for it.  So I’m gonna call tomorrow and see what we can get going.

On the Upswing

Day 80-

Went out today with our friends and I perked p a little, maybe it was just the good food lol.  It was nice to get out of the house and get some fresh air and good company but it also really wore me out.  I am starting to feel a bit better but I’m still not at 100% either.  I am now positive that I got something from PT since that’s the only place I really go enough to catch anything.  So annoying.