After a few days of work, the pain in my left leg was pretty bad again. I was discouraged and scared that I'd done something to re-rupture the disc. I was reassured that it is most likely aggravated nerves from doing too much and I should be taking things more easy than I am. Recovery can take months. Not weeks. And there is a very real risk of having a re-rupture occur, so it is a necessity, not an option. I gotta slow down. I've been so happy with my newly acquired legs that I've been walking fast and relatively normally. I guess the nerves don't like that. While I don't have to gimp, I have to slow down, anyway. Sigh. That is so not me!
Another day, another doc appointment. I can not say enough good things about the kindness and professionalism shown by literally EVERY staff member of Lahey. The place is full of good, cheerful people that know their stuff. I saw the surgeon and he was happy to see that things are better than they were. He even commented that he remembered how nervous and unsure I was about doing the surgery, and I could see that it was concerning to him. A very nice surgeon I wouldn't hesitate to go to again should anything else go wrong. I also saw a wound care nurse who gave me betadine and more bandages to get this surgical site to heal. And more appointments. After a few days of work, the pain in my left leg was pretty bad again. I was discouraged and scared that I'd done something to re-rupture the disc. I was reassured that it is most likely aggravated nerves from doing too much and I should be taking things more easy than I am. Recovery can take months. Not weeks. And there is a very real risk of having a re-rupture occur, so it is a necessity, not an option. I gotta slow down. I've been so happy with my newly acquired legs that I've been walking fast and relatively normally. I guess the nerves don't like that. While I don't have to gimp, I have to slow down, anyway. Sigh. That is so not me! Now onto art. This is a gorgeous piece by Laura Edgar. She focuses on texture contrasts and creates dramatic natural scenes. The impact is fantastic -- and makes me realize how important it is to use non-commercial fabrics as much as possible. This is beautiful. Her website is here. Enjoy! See why I want to be a UK textile artist? Have a good day.
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AuthorAmy Ropple is an artist and art educator who believes engaging in visual art can make life happier and more meaningful. This blog is a daily journal of creative habits and interests, as well as reflections on living with chronic autoimmune disease. Archives
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