Barbaraj
supremo
- Joined
- Jul 23, 2018
- Messages
- 2,391
- Age
- 73
- Country
- United States
- Gender
- Female
Thanks @MrDIY and @SurreyGirl! Nice to know folks think I'm doing a good job so far, particularly as I was really stupid last night and completely overtaxed myself. Bad night's sleep and now cranky and sore this morning. But, I also know everyone gives into the illusion, "hey, I'm doing so great--I think I will do X" and then regrets it afterwards. Argh! Still hanging out in my night clothes this morning and trying to do extra ice and rest. Given poor sleep last night, I am definitely thinking a nap this afternoon is in the cards. A comment about the walking poles: I am not sure they'd work for everyone but they do provide (well, the one in my case) the stability I want while forcing me to walk more erect and with a better gait. I hated that walker and was so ready to ditch for almost anything. I preferred a wobbly walk unaided (yeah, I know--dumb) rather than the walker. But we're all different and all feel differently about what assistive aids work best for our individual situations and when it's appropriate to try something new. The only thing in common is we will all be on this recovery journey and we'll all make it to the end somehow. Here's to all of us!