I’m Not Dead Yet (I.N.D.Y.)

Last night I went with my kids to karate at American Karate.  I didn’t teach class, but instead went to see all the students and parents who have been so supportive of me over the last several months.  It was great to see everyone, though, I felt a little badly that I didn’t have my uniform with me (my friend Luis would not let me go if I was going to wear my uniform), as they must have had 30+ kids on the mat.  Unfortunately, by the end of the 2nd class, I was pretty tired and sore, but we had talked about going out for dinner to celebrate MaryBeth and my return home.

so Luis and his family and MaryBeth, the kids, and I all went to Applebees for dinner.  One thing I have noticed since my surgery is that I am even more sensitive to temperature and it was FREEZING in the restaurant.  I seriously thought about going out to the car and getting a blanket, but I decided that it would not be socially appropriate to wear a blanket in the restaurant.  (See, for those of you who believe the contrary, I do have some social graces.)  By the time I got home, I was ready for a shower and bed and it didn’t take me too long to fall asleep.

This morning, the boys had an activity at the scout hut (actually, only my younger son went, as my older son — the now TEENAGER — decided that he’d rather sleep the morning away).  Again, I went to the hut and watched what they were doing.  I was careful not to lift anything and only really walked from one place to another, but again, after about 1 1/2 hours, I was done.  I came home and had to nap (and if you will remember, I do NOT nap).

All of this is to say that I am trying to come to grips with the fact that I am ONLY 3 weeks out from major abdominal surgery.  Just because I have been cleared to drive and do more activities, doesn’t mean I have to or even should do them.  That’s hard for me to wrap my head around.  I had a friend suggest that, to avoid from going stir crazy, I consider going into work even for a couple of hours, but at this point, I don’t think that is a good idea.  I may continue to check my Email against my supervisors advice, but as I have a doctor’s note excusing me from work until the end of September, I don’t see the need to rush back.

I do have to say that I am getting tired of my tummy being sore all the time and having to take Ibuprofen every 4 hours.  I know! I know!  It’ll get better.  I’m better today than I was last week; I’ll be better next week than I am today; doesn’t mean I have to like it!

Have a great (rest of the) weekend.

Merle

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