I’m two weeks post surgery. It feels longer. I’m able to walk around much easier and am starting to bend over a little better. I’m also making it a bit longer in between pain meds – and at half the dosage I was prescribed. The compression garments are a pain to wear 24/7, mostly because they’re scratchy nylon, although it does feel kinda good to have stomach support. The swelling there is still pretty substantial. From everything I’ve researched, that won’t subside for months.

Even though it feels longer than two weeks, I’m consistently reminded that it’s only been two weeks. While I can move around better, I get exhausted quickly. I napped again this afternoon, after my mom and I finished cleaning the garage. And I’ve started getting the sharp pains of healing nerves and muscles. I still have a long way to go.

I’m thankful I’m able to take it easy, and I still have help this week. I’m expecting next week will be easier. And each week after that…