The Ups and Downs of being a Couch Potatoe

Well, It's Friday. 3 days after surgery. Can't say that I feel "better" - but I certainly am adjusting to this a little bit.

I can't stress enough that I am VERY happy my mom is here. Even just for the little things that would take me 10000000 years to do on my own. ie: getting my juice, helping me up, adjusting my pillow under my leg. Yes, I know this sounds like I've turned her into my little elf, but she is being a great help, and I am very glad that she is being my mom and taking care of me!

The last two afternoons my mom took me out for lunch and yesterday she took me to the glebe for coffee, (well juice for me!). It was nice to get out and have a different view of the world besides my window and my T.V. Although its just a struggle to get into my car...small price to pay to see the world! haha. We are waiting to get a perscription for my wheel chair from the red cross. Yes, you need a perscription to get a wheelchair- even just to rent. So I hope that gets done today, so perhapy my mom and I can stroll through the market for the day, and get outside.

I currently have zero range of motion in my knee. Bending it is forbidden at the moment, and even moving my leg by myself is severely limited. I use my right foot to move my leg. Little things like shifting and getting off the couch are the hardest tasks.

I am excited to see my Doctor on Monday. Matt has agreed to be so kind and drive my to the hospital monday afternoon! (What a sweet heart!) Otherwise, I would either have to bus or cab.. and I am not ready for the bus yet- I don't think. I hope my doctor will tell me all is going well and I can start physio right away. I also hope my physio is at Carleton where I did it before, because its easy to get to and easy to get to from work! (I still have to work next week, which I am NOT looking forward to!)... I don't know how I expect that to go- but all I can do is hope for the best. I think Matt is also going to drive me to work that day- which is FANTASTIC!

Right now I can feel my percocets kicking in! I get very light headed and my limbs feel kinda tingly! Its much better than the alternative sharp pain in my knee! haha- but its not ideal for staying awake! haha.

The best part about today.. IT'S MY PARTY! I feel like I am 5 years old and it's my birthday party! I have chips, pie, cookies and some other goodies! (my mommy picked up for me!) and There will be board games, I have friends Scene it (curteosy of The Drake!) My mom will also be here- I hope- She will want to play too!...I get to see my friends and hopefully take my mind off this stupid leg... It will just be very nice to see people again and have fun. And since I can't go to people, I am bringing the people to me! It's not going to be a wild night, and I really hope I dont pass out from my pain killers at 9:30, but its going to be fun!! yay! :)

Well, im getting too drowsy, I'm gonna take a cat nap (at 9:00am! haha)

Toodles for now. Oh, for those who havent seen them- i put pictures of my knee on facebook! Yesterday Dr. Mamma Faz cleaned my knee and put on new dressings, so I snuck some pics with my camera and put them on Facebook- feel free to take a look!

Ciao!