update from rick #6

Written Saturday, 1/31:
This afternoon, with the help of Jeanie and my friend Alan, I successfully transitioned from Jeanie’s to my own home. Things went pretty smoothly, they did most of the work, loading my things from Jeanie’s place into their vehicles and then unloading my stuff into my house. They even rearranged my furniture to help open things up in my place.

Prior to my surgery, I set up tables upstairs and down and laid out everything that I could think of that I might need in the next several months. This was done to allow me easy access to things, everything was placed at waist high level. Remember, I am not allowed to bend, lift or twist. Well, I can lift up to two pounds.

Since I am doing so well, I have been able to start putting some things away. You can imagine all the stuff that I might need to be laid out to last me a couple of months. Overall, I feel things have gone very well. I still get tired rather quickly. I may have overdone things a bit this afternoon. I got really fatigued while eating dinner. I feel much better now. It might have been due to my not taking an afternoon nap.

I look forward to returning to a “normal” routine while back at home. I will miss not having Jeanie around to help do things and pick up after me. A lot of the things that I drop, someone else has to pick up, things like pills, paper, food.

I know that there are challenges ahead, but I remain optimistic. I feel extremely fortunate to have a great support situation. Years ago, I was counseled to work on creating a support system, and I am glad that I did. Additionally, I am grateful to have a lot of wonderful friends and family that have stepped up and are willing to help. Thank you for being a part of my healing journey.

Blessings, Rick