Who knew???

The Kellz · May 31, 2011

Hello Sleevers! Here's today's adventure:

I decided to get out of bed and instead of starting out with having fluids and a Protein Shake, I decided to take a shower before I went downstairs. And, being THE Kellz, when I do something, I do it UP.

As I've reported, every day is getting better physically. I figured out last night that I am finally able to bend over (slowly) and decided to finally address my crusty feet with a pumice stone. (Do you see where this is headed??) :unsure:

So, I get in and the first thing I notice is that my incisions aren't stinging, which means I'm healing...AWESOME! Oh, that was awesomeness. I thought, I'm good to go!!

I get my loofah and go to town, just scrubbin' and gettin clean...then, I hit my Flintstones. First of all, who in the heck would have thought you could have that much dead skin on your feet? Okay, maybe it wasn't that much, but the 1.5 minutes I spent on them felt like a lifetime!!

By the time I was finished, I nearly crawled out of the shower with fatigue. I was out of breath and felt like I hadn't slept in days. Granted, I am squeaky clean, but am now wrapped up in a blanket and sitting in my recliner trying to gather the energy to sip my Protein Drink.

Lessons learned:

EAT (or sip in our case) BEFORE you decide to take on anything deemed even slightly arduous when you're only 8 days post op;
Don't try to indulge in a spa type shower so soon after surgery (Diva habits die hard);
Go to the dang salon and get your feet done.
Keep sleeping with the pillow under your tummy, It really does help a lot. I'm a side sleeper and that extra support is awesome!

Take care of yourselves!

LR6909 · May 31, 2011

I am at work and almost fell out the chair reading this. It so reminds me of when I had my tibia and fibula broken and I took my first shower alone. :-) I felt like someone had been mugged and they even took my contacts out. I hopped to the bed and stayed there until dinner.

I will keep this lesson in mind.

LadyVelvet · May 31, 2011

Yep you really have to take it easy until you get your strength back. But hey....your feet look great!

kellyw74 · May 31, 2011

I remember about 3 days post-op, I was in the shower washing my hair and I seriously thought I had run a marathon!! I was so friggen exhausted just from washing my hair, I had to get out and take a 4 hour nap!

It is amazing how tired you get from something so little!!

It does get better everyday! Keep plugging along and you will see a huge difference daily!

Kelly

Douceur72 · May 31, 2011

Hilarious! "flintstones" - lmao. I was thinking about getting a pedi before surgery next month....now I will make it a point to! Also great advice to drink before taking on any feats, which immediately postop can be just about anything

kellyw74 · May 31, 2011

Becareful about getting your toes done!!! My surgeon would not allow fingernail or toenail polish to be worn!!

Check before you spend the money.

Kelly

Caliblonde · May 31, 2011

Becareful about getting your toes done!!! My surgeon would not allow fingernail or toenail polish to be worn!!

Check before you spend the money.

Kelly

Post op????? How come? I went to the nail salon and got a manicure 4 days after surgery

The Kellz · May 31, 2011

Kelly, I got white tips painted on my toes but left my fingers without any polish. They said it was to monitor your oxygen level by looking at your nails. But, it's always best to check with the surgeon before getting a mani-pedi. But the least you could do is get the darned things cleaned up and crust free before surgery...LOL

Becareful about getting your toes done!!! My surgeon would not allow fingernail or toenail polish to be worn!!

Check before you spend the money.

Kelly