With my 6 week rest in bed finally over I was desperate to get up and about yesterday, despite the hot and windy 40 degree day outside. I was off to visit Dr McDreamy and hopefully ditch the wheelchair forever.
Unfortunately, that was not the case. My bone graft has only adhered to one side of my pelvis which is due to the complication I had during surgery. It is vital that the left side adheres in order to stabilise my pelvis before the plate is removed in a couple of months. Otherwise I will be having another operation to fuse my spine and pelvis.
So, the short version.....back to bed until March 30th......uugghh!!!!
That is another 68 days on top of the 46 days already spent in bed. Up until now I have been counting the days in bed but this is proving very negative as I will be up to day 114 before I see Dr McDreamy again. So as a positive move I have added a countdown gadget to my blog so I can count the days down - doesn't that sound more positive. Every day when I log onto my blog I can see that number getter smaller - that's got to be a sanity saver right there!
While I am devastated to still be laid up in bed, there are positives if you choose to look for them. Dr McDreamy has reduced my restrictions...... wha hoo. Although I still have to spend most of my time in bed, I'm allowed to use crutches occasionally in the house as long as I don't weight bare on my left leg. I'm allowed to stand in the kitchen to cook, but no housework - can't see a negative there. Here's the big one though...he has agreed to let me descend the front stairs so I can drive my kids to and from school each day. This is a huge one for me. My children go to different schools and neither of them are local. I really didn't want to have to rely on others to pick up and drop off, so this is a positive. Another one is having the opportunity to occasionally leave the house. Now that I can use the crutches to go down the steps I can go on little outings in my wheelchair. I've not decided where I am going this weekend but I do know I am definitely leaving the house...LOL
The use of crutches opens up other opportunities too. Sitting in a wheelchair to paint just wasn't as comfortable as standing or sitting at an easel. Now that I can sit in a chair I can get serious about painting again and using the sewing machine. It also means I can get out on the balcony for some fresh air and sunshine...all conducive to making a happy mummy.
Sometimes you just need a good laugh - and this photo tickles my funny bone. How cute is this little guy?
