was it as tough as i thought?? YES..........
got up in decent time so i had no rushing around etc and time for a walk - needed to walk to get rid of the stiffness before i wen to work and sat at my desk - so walked 0.7 miles, breakfast, shower and then got collected..........
once at work it was just endless people coming in and talking to me! this i found the hardest part - for 5 week since my op i have socialized with my family and closest friends who to be fair have respected how i was feeling and we have all got along just fine - this bombardment of folks and questions and and and...........arrrghhh - found it tough repeating my story over and over and taking in lots and lots of info (all relevant to my job and needed) in such a short time - by mid morning i really just wanted to lock my door, turn the light off and hide under the desk - BUT I CANT BEND PAST 90 degrees - so had to carry on regardless :)
by mid afternoon the continual talking/questioning died down and i could settle in and do some work which was nice to exercise the grey matter.....
mistakes i made -
should have got up and walked about more early in the day
should have got a 2nd toilet seat raiser
should have sent a round robin email detailing my op, recovery and needs going forward then i wouldn't have had to repeat them 20 times :)
left work 345 and home for 4 so not too long a day - got in and did rehab exercises and then another short walk (0.75 miles)....
ate dinner then sat like a zombie in the chair all evening - absolutely shattered is an understatement
so the plus side to returning to work -
no day time tv
no restlessness and boedom to cope with
felt useful for the 1st time in a while
and get this 1 - I SLEPT AROUND 5 HRS CONTINUOUSLY !!!!!
only downside is i have to do it all again tomorrow.........
laters sng
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