NO BLT!! That's what Dr. Carlson said to me in recovery, after surgery. It means - - - NO bending, lifting or twisting! That was surprisingly easy after surgery - - moving was not. But now I am past the immediate surgical pain and into that constant feeling of knowing the incisions are present. This in and of itself prevents BLT!
I am constantly concerned that when I move, I may have twisted. Or when I go to sit down, I may have bent over too far. I look up at the ceiling in an effort to keep my back straight. The act of sitting results in some bending - - that I cannot help.
Once the device is turned on, on August 16, I believe I will be able to feel the change in nerve stimulation when I move, and that will give me some piece of mind that the leads are still in place and working. That is my biggest fear! Well that and that the device won't help.
I am looking forward to August 16 - a lot! I can't wait to have the device turned on - and set to areas on the leads that will help my pain. Less pain sounds pretty awesome to me!!!!!!!! This is when the BLT becomes hard. When I feel better, feeling better often results in stupidity! I am planning on taking it easy for 6 months, and letting scar tissue form around the leads and the device. My brain is working on how to do this. I can work on crafts! Make more cards for Operation Write Home, and make tissue box covers, tea light holders and boxes............. I just have to plan ahead, and have Carl reach all the items I might need for the day. I don't know if I can use my crank Sizzix machine. I can just imagine getting to the point of needing a shape, or embossing on a project, and clipping the items together for Carl or Stephanie to do when they are here. Hmmmmmmmm - missing my electric Sizzix right now!
My 1st project is organizing the Gold Canyon Candle stuff for Carl. So he can take items to work with him. My 2nd or concurrent project is to make 2014 calendar holders. I did this in 2012 and it was a giant hint. This time they have to pay their way - cost of magnets, calendars, paper, embellishments. I have the fun of making them, but I have to replenish supplies used - so I can make the next batch....
Finally, I am going to read while I am taking it easy. I try to read a self-help/spiritual book at the same time I am reading mindless novels. It keeps my brain somewhat alive! Walking kept my spirit alive and kept me focused. I hope I can get out in the hot/yukky air.
A little secret (haha) while I am taking it easy, I am learning to wear my partial dentures. I am still on the uppers, and today I may try eating (really smashing and sucking).
For now - it is time to take it easy. I hate needing more pain medication. I snooze throughout the day then, and feel there is something I could/should be doing. Going to rest now.
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