A Cry in the Dark

Thursday, September 13, 2007

tidbits....

Yesterday was “D” day for me.

I spent time at the doctor’s office yesterday morning, getting evaluated for physical therapy. While I was waiting, another patient commented on how beautiful my “choker” is.... *grins* I told her that it had been designed specifically for me and that I was very proud to wear it.

The afternoon was spent at the hospital, getting admitted and receiving the epidural. While I was being prepped, one of the nurses commented on my lovely “choker”. She appreciated the unique design and selection of stones to go with the sterling silver.... I thanked her with a big smile on my face.

Thank you, Sir, for designing something so beautiful and wearable. I smile every time someone compliments me on your work....

(Which reminds me! I do have a story to tell about the day I made it to the office. My “choker” was commented on in a manner that will make you laugh!)

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The procedure wasn’t very far along before I remembered why I hadn’t gone back for a second epidural four years ago....

Injecting the numbing medication didn’t phase me. That big-assed needle going into my spine wasn’t an issue at all. It was when the doctor got right up against the nerve root that I lost it. The pain shooting down my leg almost had me screaming! The nurse kept trying to get me to relax, but all I could do was tighten up every muscle in my body to keep from letting out a yell that would be heard through the whole floor! When he began injecting the medicine, I thought my leg was going to explode....

Yesterday, I felt like I had been hit by a truck. Every single muscle in my body ached. My leg felt like I had a huge brick wall lying right on my sciatic nerve. I’m surprised I don’t see bruises on my body today. I feel like I was beat up....

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I made the mistake of trying to do laundry today. I’ve only made two trips up and down the stairs and I’m feeling it more than I could ever believe.... The rest of it is just going to have to wait. Thank goodness I have a ton of underwear! I can make it another week without doing another load if I have to....

Posted by WistfulWench :: 8:12 AM :: 2 comments