Yesterday I continued to try out program #3, and found it just wasn't what I needed. I know exactly where I need to feel the stimulation to help my pain, and not have the Neuorstimulator cause discomfort. I also tried out program#5 because it appears to concentrate on my right leg, which is where my current pain is. Although this helped somewhat, it wasn't what I needed. So, I went back to program #1. I think some programming is in order, this time I am bringing my belly band!
This morning I took a drive to a Stampin Up friend's home to pick up some card kits. I have not seen her in a few months, and she said I looked great! Amazing what less pain does for your face! Happy dance! We stood (operative word - stood!) and talked for awhile, and it was marvelous to feel independent and capable of having a life again! I am still not up to attending her card workshop coming up next weekend. Four hours on hard chairs just isn't on my capability chart yet. Then, I went to a local scrapbooking store where another card making friend works. She told me I was looking good also! Another happy dance! I love craft stores! I have not been there in months, but I am enrolled in a class there on the 16th. I walked around without a walker for about 15 minutes, picking wonderful paper to purchase, and a few totally awesome rubber stamps. They carry a line of sarcastic rubber stamps! Missed that opportunity! I ignored the pain rising, which in hindsight was not such a good idea. The first thing I noticed was heat and nausea. I stopped, paid and left. Well not before I took a mini Snickers bar for the ride home! I knew the pain was coming, but pushed on. I usually pay the price for doing this, but there was pretty paper!
So now I am going to rest for about an hour - read - rest, interchangeable! It is unlikely that I will make it past noon before I feel the need for pain meds. Totally worth it! Still doing the happy dance! People who have known me for awhile, and have seen me suffering, recognize the difference in me! THAT is worth a happy dance!
Off to rest! OH - I have to charge the Neurostimulator today!
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