It is a little tiresome. I balance asking for things to be brought to me, and getting up periodically. My doc said I can and should get up now and then. We're still being really careful since we want so much to avoid a second bleed. It may not be avoidable, but staying relatively horizontal seems to be a good thing! Baths are a treat, as are the occasional foray into the kitchen to grab a snack.
I was joking how much bed rest puts me in common with the older folks I took care of when I was a caregiver. Use of assistance devices? Check! Love my shower chair. Monitoring my medications carefully? Yes, I have a pill box and time taking my meds and vitamins throughout the day. Looked forward to visiting the doctor? Oh heck yes, that meant an outing in the car! The fresh air was fabulous and I could see the leaves changing color, even from my reclined position. Obsession with my bowel functions? 'Fraid so! Those iron pills and vitamins plus not moving around much makes me very happy to have Colace.
I love visitors. Makes me feel connected to the outside world. Lots of folks have come by and I'm so happy to have them. I have tons of magazines, and books, borrowed DVDs, and the internet - my smart phone, a borrowed iPad, and my laptop. My knitting project is nearby and I've added a few rows here and there. I can take a nap at will. So far, so good. I'm not going nuts yet!
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