Funny day yesterday...

[fajrdrako]

Yesterday started out with a visit from the Care4 nurse, so I got a shower and finally, finally got my hair washed. It was unutterably wonderful. They'd asked me if I minded a male nurse, and I don't, but it did feel a little strange to be naked with a guy within three minutes of meeting him. Not in a bad way. It's all medical/therapeutic, right? So when he rubbed lotion on my body I think I purred. I hope I didn't purr loudly.

He also vacuumed my floor and that was almost as much of a relief as the hair-wash.

I watched more Stingray and read some fanfic and felt out of sorts through the day. Tired of course, and a little down - I think because I'm taking so many fewer pain pills. A bit of a crash. Lyn came over and brought me flowers - with one beautiful purple iris in the middle of the bouquet, have I mentioned lately how I love irises? She told me about her recent trip to Toronto, and we ate Chinese take-out with maaseru amd maaboroshi.

I tried reading after she left, gave it up, and went to bed. I slept through till 5:30 a.m., and went to sleep again. maaseru dropped by on her way out to put some breakfast beside me - yogurt and a banana, I was too tired to be hungry - but no sooner had the door shut behind her than I fell asleep again. Soundly. Ate the breakfast for lunch.

Now I'm determined to act as if I'm awake for a while. I think the sound sleeping has done me good, and I'm glad to be down to a fraction of the pain pills. But I have to be doing something towards getting some energy back - not just because of The Foot, but because I've been so low in energy for months. Getting all this sleep while healing must be a good start. A strong yoga program? That might help. Daily exercise? High-protein diet, or rotation diet?

Must read up on this.

Comments

[chatona.livejournal.com]

You are going to win the gold medal! Keep up the training :D

Was the male nurse goodlooking? 's a pity you can't have Jack as a nurse. You really should be nursed back to health by him *grins*

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for the encouragement! I just had a little session trying to use the kitchen - put my lunch in the microwave - and it was so difficult Ij just want to sit down and cry.

Or maybe that's the drug thing again!

Upwards and onwards and all. I can do this! I can.

Renato didn't look much like Jack but he did look like a knight in shining armour.

Nursing my Jack, mmm. Nice idea.

[chatona.livejournal.com]

*hugs you* 'm sorry! :(

It'll get better though! I know 's easy for me to talk and all, being uninjured, but. It's going to get better. Positive thinking! *cheers you on*

Knight in shining armour = good! Yay! I still think someone should send Jack over to your place ♥

[jwaneeta.livejournal.com]

I fell down my porch steps last summer and smashed a couple of ribs/completely torqued my back, and for the first couple of days I couldn't breathe without shrieking. Motion was out.

But on day three I wanted a shower so badly I crawled up the stairs and into the shower -- you're right, it feels wonderful. Showering is a boring neccessity until you can't do it, and then... hinds panting for for running streams ain't in it.

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Yes. Being clean is so important - and until you can't have it, you don't really understand how wonderful it is.

I hope you have no more pain from the accident now? Sounds forrible!

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

I hope someone will send Jack. At least I still have my imagination!

And thanks for the kind words. I forced myself back into the kitchen and managed to put some dishes in the dishwasher and turn it on. I can't believe how difficult it was but it leaves me with a sense of accomplishment, too.

Yes, I know it will get better. A thought to cling to.

[chatona.livejournal.com]

Imagination is very good. And you can dream of him while you train for the gold medal, too! Now if that's not a motivation, I don't know what.

A sense of accomplishment is always good and. It'll get easier. And better. But for now, take it easy and concentrate on getting better? ♥

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Yup. Take it easy. Not ask too much of myself. Take those deep yoga breaths like I'm supposed to be doing. Yes!

And maybe nap a little again... though why someone who has just slept for fourteen hours almost would need to nap, I can't imagine.

[chatona.livejournal.com]

Well. In order to win the gold medal, one must train an awful lot? :)

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

True. Back to that heavy sleeping schedule!

[chatona.livejournal.com]

Very good! I shall be over here, cheering you on!

[jwaneeta.livejournal.com]

It was beastly for about six weeks -- I've had pain/broken bones before, but this was insane -- then one day it was abruptly all better. Weird.

I feel for you, being bedbound! Hope you don't get too bored.

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the good thoughts. No, I'm not too bored - I'm good at amusing myself with my own imagination, and I'm surrounded by VDs, music, comics, and fannish Torchwood stuff. And sleeping is its own amusement, in a way. So... hoping for ongoing recovery - and the one day, like your pain, it will be all gone. I look forward to that!

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

♥ peaceful snoring

[chatona.livejournal.com]

*breaks out the cheerleading uniform*

[monsieureden.livejournal.com]

Drugs can be funny. Just the drugs from my surgery made me feel really down that first week. Luckily for me, it was a short recovery and no broken bones. :( *pets you*

I do remember not showing for three days and just about dying to jump in the tub, LOL.

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Yes - cleanliness really is incredibly wonderful!

And drugs do funny things to everyone, but I seem to have unusual reactions to many of them. I don't expect my reaction to these was particularly odd, but I went in about two days from taking about 12 per day to taking 2 per day. Makes a difference.

[meret.livejournal.com]

But I have to be doing something towards getting some energy backM

Slow and steady is the way to go. Be patient with yourself. I'm glad you're feeling better. *hugs*

[monsieureden.livejournal.com]

Yep, that'll do it! Mine were pretty steady and then one day gone. :( haha.

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

The pills worked well - but it's a relief to be free of them. Well, mostly free.

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Sadly, patience has never been something I'm good at - but you're quite right. And I already am feeling better in some ways. There's a progression to go through. It will all happen....

Sigh.

Thanks for the kindness and encouragement. *hugs*

[elebridith]

Oh, you like Irises? Here, have some! Hope they help you to get better! *hugs*

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Oh, beautiful! Thank you so much!

Yes, I love irises. Very much indeed.

And feeling a little down today - this really does make me feel better.