elainegrey

Dad is sounding much better -- and restless. *headdesk* I sent him the CDC exposure and isolation calculator: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html

Christine seems to have no symptoms. I'm left to assume all my symptoms are surgery related. We both tested negative today.

Tuesday we drove to have the curbside post op visit. Christine then got to remove the cast after i took a long hot shower. I think she was far more gentle than the doctor would have been; they ought to give the shower advice to everyone. I didn't get the cleaning out that i got on the first post op visit, but the view of the angled long nose pliers coming at my face to hold my nostrils open was happily missed. The removal was emotionally draining, though. I did get stretches and a walk done, but not the balance work.

Yesterday i tried to "do a day" - keep up with the basic self care to do list (including stretches, balance work, walking and breathing practice) and feeding the cats in the morning. I also had my usual pot of tea. I assume everything seems so slow because i am not sleeping well: no CPAP, so congested. The balance exercises are awkward -- i miss the windmill toe touches between the balance practice, but no bending over. I also miss the cat-cow in the stretches.

Today is racing by with me just getting the basics handled. I guess i also took the COVID test and (before that) steamed my nose. I can't believe it's almost noon. I should get dressed for outside so i can get in the ten minute walk at noon. I am so glad i took two weeks. I can imagine "working" but glad i can continue to be slow in my recovery.