Bit of a scare

Well last week gave me a bit of a fright. I overexerted myself and attempted a couple of jobs I really shouldn't have (ie vacuuming) and I ended up with a lot of pain for 4 days. My implant wasn't covering the pain and so it was back to bed basically to wait it out. I was quite scared that the wires had moved due to my stupidity and that is why the implant wasn't working as well. So it was rather an emotional week waiting for my check-up with the surgeon and technician today.

Thankfully everything is OK. I just needed a lot of re-programming (sounds so robotic doesn't it!) as one side of my wires wasn't working properly and that is why it wasn't giving me proper pain relief. Apparently this can happen as the scars heal and the wires settle into the tissue and then will probably happen again once I start moving and doing exercises, but at least I will know what it is next time. I am now allowed to start bending and stretching, albeit carefully, and will receive my home based exercise program from the physio on Friday. I must say though, despite the good news today, I am still quite emotional, exhausted and feeling overwhelmed at the thought of all the rehab exercises ahead. I know it's tiny steps and I'm sure I will feel more positive tomorrow but when you're not sleeping well, everything seems a lot harder.

At least the week ahead has some bright moments - tomorrow my remedial masseur is coming to my house to give me a massage as I'm still not driving, Thur I am having my hair cut (hooray hooray!) which is desperately needed after almost 4 months, Fri I will see the physio and then Sat night Tim and I are going to Gold Class to see the movie Inception. I received vouchers for my 30th from friends which includes money for wine and dinner as well so that will be a lovely date night (something that my recovery has not allowed for a long time).

So I will savour all these wonderful moments and then I return to work next Wed 4th August - I'm sure that will be an interesting challenge...