Didn't find the time to post here.
Productivity has been... steadily, very, very steadily increasing. I still have a lot of homework to do and I'm not sure if I can finish it by next week. I may end up using my MC after all =P
Anyway, progress for my knee has been pretty good. Here are my exercises:
Ankle Pumps
90 degree bending
Calf Stretches
Ass clenches
3x10 Leg Raises
3x10 Hip Extension
Resistance band for my arms
Mitch spoke to his own orthopedic surgeon who said that he gets his patients to do weight bearing (i.e. walking) immediately after surgery, unlike what my surgeon said which is to do non-weight bearing for about a month, move onto partial weight bearing, and finally, weight bearing. The downside to what my surgeon said is muscle atrophy and scar tissue build up, but I think it's safer for me to follow the advice of my surgeon despite how slow the recovery will be. I'm in no rush, but at least with this new piece of information, my paranoia over accidentally putting weight on my knee and having it snap in half is reduced. It's nice to have a little leeway with this, though.
I fell twice using the crutches yesterday but everything's good! Been really speeding up with crutches, I don't like the walking frame. But it is helpful for when you're drunk and so dizzy that you'd fall over if your head isn't kept upright.
I'm also able to keep my knee bent for longer periods of time without the graft/insides of my knee hurting or cramping up. The blood still pools to my feet, but it's gotten better now.
OH YEAH! I took my stitches out this week which had an odd sensation. It also hurt a bit, especially the huge incision on the side for my metal implants. Three days after the removal of stitches, I took off the plasters which took more time than what was needed because I had to pause after each patch was removed -- I felt faint and nauseated whenever I looked at my wound. I've gotten better at looking at the wounds now because it's been exposed to air and is starting to look more like a scab than a... disgusting, bloody hole. I had a bit of a scare, though, because while I was doing my bending exercises, one of the wounds opened up a little bit and I could see a deeper, dark red layer of skin.
Now, onto other aspects of my life.
I hosted a Hanukkah/Christmas party on Wednesday. It was really nice seeing everyone and I had a very intimate and personal conversation with Stephanie the night before when she stayed over. Steph is one of the few people I can open myself up to, and she's one of the few people I can really connect with. It's as if we're on the same wavelength. We were catching up, talking about the past, present, future, and our personal lives. There was even a moment when I found myself on the brink of tears; it was on the topic of my extended family when some emotions that I forgot I harboured towards them resurfaced. Thinking back, I rarely let myself cry in front of my friends -- or in front of anyone for that matter. I try not to. I realised that over the course of this year, I've never made myself vulnerable to anyone (besides Ben, but it wasn't a very personal topic). Looking back on the very few, recent times when I've cried in front of people, Steph has been one of those whom I've been comfortable showing my vulnerabilities to.
I don't think it's a bad thing to not want to be vulnerable in front of anyone, it's just who I am and as long as I'm comfortable, things are good. I know I'm able to work things out by myself, but I'm also thankful for my friends who have been there for me with their advice, comfort and support.
In other news, the first day of the new year was spent pretty well with most of my family. Unfortunately, Ace had to be taken to the vet because she poisoned herself by eating chocolate. I hope she gets better as soon as possible because I know she would hate to be kept in a cage with tubes attached to her, far away from family or a familiar face. I love Ace.
I was also annoyed today. I hate the feeling of being taken advantage of. I really wonder whether he wants to study with ME or study with HIMSELF, because his choice of words when he describes our study plans seem to be something that's CONVENIENT for him. I'm done with this, man.
Anyway, I hope I'll be able to finish my homework! To a challenging new year! Quote dump:
“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” --C.S. Lewis
“Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional.” --Roger Crawford
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