Week 2

Monday, day 10...Val went home today and I am now on my own.  I will miss her, we had a great time and I sure appreciate everything she did for me and my dogs during this time!  I will miss our night time TV watching in my bedroom and the pizza rolls!  Your company is always great and you can come back anytime only I will wait on you!  Thank you so much Val, I could never have done this without your help! 

Tuesday day 11...Today I made beads and it went well.  I torched for about 1 1/2 hours but I did get up now and then and move so I wouldn't get stiff.  This was my first full day alone and my only complaint is the weather. I vacuumed on one leg this afternoon and I didn't go all out and move furniture or anythng, but I did need to go over the rug quick.  It didn't bother anything since I didn't stand on that leg while vacuuming. 

Wednesday day 12...A friend came over today and we put necklaces and pendants together that needed to go with her when she left.  It was great fun but I did find I was sore afterward.  I spent the whole afternoon sitting in the chair even though I got up several times and moved around.  I ended up sore from sitting there for so long.  it was fun anyway and I will just rest more tomorrow. In the morning I had photographed some of the jewelry and the photos were the worst I have ever taken.  I must not be steady enough for macro shots quite yet!

Thursday day 13...Today I made beads again and other than that I just took it easy after overdoing it a little bit yesterday.  The anethesia must be wearing off now because I can't seem to nap anymore.  I never was much of a napper but I like to try once in awhile.  I'm tired because the howling wind is keeping me awake at night. 

Friday day 14...it is now exactly 2 weeks.  I would like to report that I hurt less but I can't say that yet.  It is still uncomfortable trying to sleep because my leg hurts and while walking the pain is still there pretty much the same.  I am waiting to turn the corner in that area.

I put in a full days work though, making jewelry and photographing it and posting it online.  My photographs are better,  I must be gteting steadier! 

Saturday day 15...today I drove fr the first time! I only had to get out of the car for one stop and that was the post office so I could ship the jewelry I made yesterday.  Other than that I made drive thru stops, so the maiden voyage on my new hip went well!

Sunday day 16...Today is a great day.  The pain is lessening although I still can't ease up on the dosage of pain meds quite yet although I try in the afternoons.   I always end up having to take the regular dose.  But even so, all along there has been considerable pain when I walk even with the pain meds, now it is just less.  I am looking forward to every day's improvements because they are ntoicible!