Today is a day for me...mostly! I have to take Mr D in for his weekly therapy in Grayson at 1:30, but other than that, I get to try and get some stuff done around the house. Not sure if it will be cleaning (probably not!) or sewing (good chance!)
On my agenda for yesterday, I almost forgot about Mr D's dentist appointment. I remembered it while waiting at Grayson for his OT ... we barely had time to get there, but he got his filling in and all was fine...except that he managed to take a big chunk out of his lip at lunch.
I got a call yesterday from the lady with the brace company. She will meet me on Friday at my Pain Clinic appt to fit me for the Aspen Brace. (now, I have to make a note about the Pain Clinic. I have seen them only once before...they are the ones that ordered my MRI. Since I chose not to go through the pain meds route, I didn't think I would need to go back...but evidently, they are the ones that will be dispersing the pain meds after surgery...so they are going to be VERY important in my life in the next few weeks!)
I also got a call from the surgeons office. I have to call them back today. My hubby is taking Family Medical Leave so he can stay with me for the first 2 weeks. There was a question on the form they needed clarification. I left her a message, but I do not think clarification was exactly where my message was going, so I thin I need to revisit that!
And...I got my final clearance for the surgery! That one almost should have gotten a drum roll! It only took me 4 hours to get it! The good news is, I shouldn't have to be off all my meds for a full 3 months. A few weeks post op and I might be able to start back on some. That will help on the pain from the arthritis...
Last night I spoke with two people that have had this surgery in the past (or one close to it). They both say the first week is not so great. One said you aren't really in pain so much as discomfort. Extreme discomfort. The second week you start to feel normal, and by the third week you are jumping to get back to normal. They both cautioned me not to try and do things too quick, and to remember the milk jug rule. (don't try to pick up anything heavier than a milk jug)
I will say, that while talking to them made me feel better, my hubby doesn't quite get it. When I told him about the milk jug rule...his comment was I was going to get pretty hungry! I don't think he quite understands that although I will be feeling better I still can't do anything! I think this is going to be interesting!
Wish me luck!
Nini
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