Patrisha

July 25, 2007

Physical Therapy

Yesterday I walked up and down our road twice which is 4/10th of a mile. That was in the morning. In the afternoon I went to physical therapy for 45 minutes and she really worked me hard. Usually I go to bed somewhere between 10:30 and 11:30 and wake around 6 am. Last night I went to bed at 9:30 {and it was a struggle not to go before then} and woke up pretty close to 7 am! I have no pain this morning — just an occasional twinge from the incision BUT the muscles in the top of my left leg feel stiff and a bit uncomfortable so when I went out to walk this morning, I decided that I would only go up and down the road one time this morning and maybe one time this afternoon. In other physical therapy news, I have an appointment for tomorrow and three more next week — one of which is in a pool!

Fred woke up and got up very early this morning, before me, in fact. When I got up, he told me that it was because he forgot to take his pills last night. So, at 9:30 am, he is back in bed having had hot chocolate and toast early and coffee with me! The great thing about being retired is that it doesn’t really matter very much if one misses sleep because it can be made up any time. I used to get periods of insomnia when I was working and they were awful because I was really sleep-deprived. Now, when I go through these cycles, it is not a big thing because I can nap during the day.

It is going to be another hot day today. We already have our air conditioners on and there is a fan blowing on me here in my workroom. I have not yet decided on a task-for-the-day and there may not be one. I may just fritter this time away just because I can!

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blahblahblah79

July 26, 2007

Im so glad you are doing so well! *sigh* I cant wait for retirement.

TheWoodsprite

I used to suffer a bit of insomnia from time to time when I worked full-time also. I think the reason I no longer do, is that I no longer feel pressured to “sleep when I can, cuz once the alarm rings, I can’t!!” hugs, Weesprite

Orange Sorbet

Please send some of your heat here, as I’ve been in long sleeves all Summer!! Glad that you’re pain free today.

Shi

Fritter away! 🙂

Icklewriter

It’s 16 degrees here, and blowing a gale. This is July and we haven’t had any sun at all. Just tons of rain, floods, wind and cold. It’s like bloody November! 🙂

Pat

I’m glad that you weren’t in a lot of pain today. I enjoy that part of sleep, too, right now since I am not working, but it makes me worried that I’ll have a hard time getting back into the swing of things once I do go back to work. It is nice right now though ;)!

Violet

I just love your progress reports. I love how far you’ve come and that you aren’t in pain in the hip joint.

Telynor

It’s building to a scorcher today too. Glad to hear that you’re doing better. You’re going to love the water therapy — you hardly notice that you’re working out.

SOunds like you are doing sooo well!!! As i’m back on the library computers I don;t really have time to read past entries. BUT, I did notice that you said you are GOING to PT now! That’s awesome!!! I can’t believe your trip to Italy is comeing up this fast!! Hugs to you and Fred! M

Being able to sleep when you want sounds like pure heaven to me! Another thing to look forward to in the future. I’m glad that you are doing so well.

XOXO

mamamia1

Thank you…..I agree..”fritter away”….love that word. My girls always chuckle when I use it! You are coming along so well….what a wonderful spirit!

All Cats Rule

This is wonderful about your PT! You’re making great progress. Soon you’ll be ready to ‘train’ for Italy! And Insomnia… I’ve always suffered from it, but this episode is just horrible

Mezzo

Glad the P/T went well. You’ll be strolling along just fine in no time! Not much insomnia in my world. By the time I hit the pillow I’m so tired I hit sleep like a brick wall!!!! I never even hear David when he comes to bed!!!!! Have a great night. Love to you! ~M

RYN: It tells you the time every half hour? How do you get it to do that?

greeneyes&sunflowers

fritter away dahlink! you deserve a little frittering time! *huggs* glad you are feeling alright!

July 27, 2007

ryn..most appreciated…beautiful spirit my sweet Sara. Will post a photo of my oldest soon..but I am just getting the hang of this..lol! Do enjoy your walk…slow and easy. It is raining here today…so I guess we will have to bake…would love to send some apple crisp your way..would be lovely with a hot cup of tea. Take care of yourself…have a wonderful weekend.

Loving the pink! I’ve been going to physio 4 times a week. One of these times is in the pool. It’s so helpful. I might start going to the pool twice a week and to the physio twice a week.