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[Iknit]

Dear @becticu ... i can't even read or follow an audiobook yet. So I'm relaxing. Weird concept!

 

[patsortho]

Wishing u a great recovery

 

[sistersinhim]

Enjoy that downtime! The more you rest, the better you'll recovery!

 

[Pheebs52]

Great to hear you are home and relaxing!

 

[knit2tog]

It was a while before I could any knitting other than a plain stockinette hat and I still have those days when the pattern does make sense.

 

[VW54]

When friends and family ask me what books I've been reading while recovring they are incredulous when I say none. I read here on this forum and short articles on some science forums. Newspaper clippings too. Can't be anything where I should remember the plot.

 

[Pheebs52]

I've been able to read since my hospital stay, but often found myself reading the same 3 paragraphs again and again, lol. I found it was easier to read non-fiction (no plot to remember?) and am still stuck in that groove which is actually a pleasant break from novels. For some reason, television made me lightheaded and more confused than I already was, so I avoided it for about 4 weeks. I don't really knit, just pseudo knit (twisted scarves were a specialty) but can crochet. I see a ball of yarn waiting for me in my bookcase but I think it'll be on the shelf for awhile.

 

[Happydale]

One of my BoneSmart friends from last summer discovered a tv program that explained math problems - she said it put her right to sleep every time. I had the impression that she might normally actually want to watch and could follow such a thing (can't imagine!! - who knew there were t.v. shows about how to work math problems?) Anyway, it still cracks me up a year later.

 

[kmak81230]

That is funny!!

 

[sistersinhim]

@Happydale, who was that? I don't remember.

 

[rubyyarn]

I was...and still am...surprised at the brain-fog that followed me home from the hospital. It is just beginning to go away. I knit a bit, look at this forum, and a couple of news sites.

That's funny about the math. Start throwing numbers at me and I am gone!

 

[newlybionic]

@Iknit How are you doing? I couldn't concentrate on books and even fell asleep while watching Netflix.

 

[Iknit]

@newlybionic I'm doing well, thank you! It's one week today that I had surgery. Today was the first day I spent a few hours in the living room in a recliner and visited with a friend. THEN it caught up with me...pain and exhaustion. I'm in bed with ice, elevation. And my oxy. I fall asleep when trying to listen/watch audiobooks and tv, so the Hallmark channel is on in the background. Haven't picked up my knitting needles either. AND that's OK

 

[knit2tog]

It was a while before I picked up my needles and then it had to be a stockinette hat. I needed mindless knitting.

 

[nensi]

I found knitting to be the perfect sleeping aid. Even though I was very slow, the repetitive rhythm put me to sleep. Btw lknit you look great !


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[newlybionic]

You look good for only one week out. Love the shirt. Don't do too much early on. A quick visit is all you need at most.

 

[Happydale]

I love both your t-shirt and your smiling face. Sounds like your recovery is going great - celebrating all the little improvements like being in the living room and talking to a friend. That's progress!

(Note to @sistersinhim - it was Floridagal, who I believe was 78 when she had her surgery)

 

[Rocknroll]

I loved the shirt too. Wishing you well in your recovery, great photos!

 

[Jajakio]

So, Iknit we are knee buddies, july7 surgery date. How are you making out today?

 

[sandi4213]

Keep up the good work! It'll take awhile, but eventually you will be able to concentrate again.