We went into the city today to see my surgeon for a ten day check back.
Mt Rainier , The Mountain, was out in all of its glory.
I am OK. The x ray shows everything is where it is supposed to be. My motion is good. The additional pain I am having happens to some people, and is explained, partly because I maybe tried not using my walker too soon, partly because blood pooling in muscles below the incision happens, and partly because the nerve that was already bothered by my back issues got re-bothered by this surgery.
Time and icing and gentle movement should take care of it.
Oh, and the dressing was removed so now I can take a real shower!
It was a beautiful day. As we drove into the city we had great views of the snow capped Olympic Mountains to the west. Driving back home, south on the freeway, we had this.
Mt Rainier , The Mountain, was out in all of its glory.
Great that things are moving along successfully.
ReplyDeleteThe Mountain is out!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it
MB
Isn't that first shower wonderful! You are on the mend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful view of Mt. Rainier steadfastly watching over you.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful shot of the mountain. Enough to soothe your pain.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful view! That first shower after surgery is the best feeling in the world. Glad you're healing well.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful shot of the mountain and glad you got out and good to get the A-OK from your doc. I remember those first showers, they can really make your day. Keep being patient and follow the rules.
ReplyDeleteglad you are getting out-what a view. We're talking of taking a short drive to our favorite mexican restaurant in a nearby town-it's going to be 62 degrees today...
ReplyDeleteHurray!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a beautiful day to be out and about. I am glad you got a good report. I hope the pain quickly dissipates what ever is causing it.
ReplyDeleteIt's been nice to have a few days of more pleasant weather ( and being able to enjoy the distant mountains).
ReplyDeleteGreat news that your check-up was positive and also that you can once again take a shower.
Glad to hear you are doing okay, and that you can now take a real shower! Yay!
ReplyDeleteYeah for a real shower! Hope each day is better and better! :)
ReplyDeleteAlways makes you feel better to hear the doctor say that everything looks good. I'm sorry about the pain though. I never knew back pain could be so bad and so miserable until experiencing it myself. Hope yours goes away soon. The view of the mountain is breathtaking. So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI’m so happy to hear that you are healing well, Linda. That is such a relief. That photo of the mountain is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThe Olympics are so beautiful. I live in Summit, so I get many great views of Rainier. I never tire of her.
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