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Howdy!
Well, I did it! I finished my first day back at work. It was what I call a "
split day". I worked from 7:15 am to 9:30 then off to PT. Back to work at 11:30 until 3:00 pm when I had to leave again for a doctor's appt.

Tomorrow will be the REAL test as I will be there ALL day!
I did well though. No swelling, leg is just tired from PT as he upped my weight again on the machines. I got to 118 ROM today! It felt soooo good to get up from my chair and just walk. Last time I was in that chair, it took me forever to get moving once I stood up. Everyone could not get over how much better my walking is! I used my cane in the office, and had no problems.
I can't believe my knee is not swollen! I would prop it up some during the day.
Hopefully I will have the same results tomorrow. If I find myself getting overly tired tomorrow, no worries, I COME HOME! It does feel good to get back into the "groove"! I even feel like cooking dinner! Hope all have a good evening.
Gotta get some things done, so I can watch the closer tonight!
 
Excellent! I am so pleased you made such a good start.
 
I am a stay at home mom, and my kids are off to school tomorrow. With that raving indorsement, I might have to go out and get a job!!!! That is so exciting, I'm very happy for you!

Hess
 
Ok! I have completed day 2 at work!
Got in at 7:00am. Told my hubby to pick me up at noon as I was tired.
He came and got me, we went to lunch and I guess I got my second wind.
So I went back! Worked until 3:30!! I DID leave then as I was worn slap out.
I was so tired, I thought someone was following me around. Come to find out it was just my butt dragging the ground! :) Seriously though, again, no swelling. I am sooo thankful for that. Even my foot is better today.
I think I am going to have to "rethink" my evening meds. I take a 3mg Lunesta and my 1 or 2 vicodin at bedtime. This morning I woke up with the upset stomach and nausea. By 9 am I was fine. I think it is too much for my tummy. The only thing is with just the vicodin I was only getting about 2 hours sleep at the time. Wake up and then go back to sleep.
Maybe now that I am back at work, I will be worn out enough that I will sleep longer. I just finished looking at the photo thread and so enjoyed putting faces with names!

Doug, how are ya'll holding out down there? You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Well, I guess I had better get moving. Gotta iron our clothes for tomorrow.
Hubby said he would take care of dinner. HOT DOG!
Hope all have a great evening.
Take care.
Tammy
 
Linda2 said:
If I have medications that make my tummy hurt, I take them with an 8oz glass of milk. That seems to eliminate the problem for me.
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This always seems to work for me too, and maybe a few saltine crackers with it!

Hess
 
Tammy!
WOW! Congrats on getting back! Slepp wil defitely be easier - that is the one thing I am not struggling with! Glad your days have gone so well. I can now make it to 5 ish without demanding a nap! Hope your tomorrow is a good one!
Marianne
 
Tammy,
I too want to know what is up with ironing clothes!!!! I read , when I had my first child to lookk at your clothes after you have had them on and driven somewhere(without ironing). That is what they will look like when you get to work...make sure it is worth it.

Marianne

Are the kids at school now?? How is your swelling ? Your half days??
Your evenings??

Judy
 
Kids are at school :)
Swelling is good for PT on my half days. (MWF)
Doing whole days on non pt days. (T TH)
Still sleeping away the pms - up a bit later this pm since I slept from 5=7

Marianne
 
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