Hi all, hope you’re all getting the best out of every day:)
I’m enjoying your updates so here’s mine. Progress is slow but steady. I’ve been out of bed most days since Xmas & very gently building up my exercise routine. Being able to shop & cook for myself again is simply amazing!
I wear pads to go out & struggle with the feeling that I always need the loo. I don’t have control over my anal sphincter muscles so accidents happen. There’s no longer any blood or pain (wow!!), just constant discomfort. Carrying shopping was surprisingly hard for a 68 year old martial artist who’s just spent 7 months in bed lol, I’ve had to practice with a 6 kg hand weight for several weeks to be able to carry shopping bags!
I’ve opted out of scans etc for the time being as I wouldn’t choose to have any more treatment (too intrusive & scary & disempowering), & also because feeling responsible for my own health works better for me. My first Covid jab is tomorrow, snow permitting - yay!
And of course like most people I’m a bit bonkers & stir crazy from lockdown. 3 weeks after the jab I plan to have sensible friends come & visit - if I remember how to talk to people face to face...
Be well & try to be grateful for each new day. Toni x
Hi Toni8776,
I love when people post progress updates, these are such a help for people that are just starting out.
It’s great that you’re seeing steady progress & yes going from spending a lot of time bedridden to being up & about & out again must feel wonderful. It does take some time to build back some stamina though & the fatigue can pop up at any time so take it easy & just do things under your own steam.
I’m pleased you’ve had your vaccination too.
Nicola
