4 Weeks Post-Op Progress?

Where I should be, on the couch reading books with Emily!

Today marks 4 weeks post-op and thank God it's Monday!  I am noticing a trend of over-doing it on the weekends when I don't have my hired angel to keep me out of trouble. I didn't even go anywhere.  Just hanging out at home, trying to be a mom was enough. I had some little victories that likely motivated me to push a little too hard. First, I was able to sit in a padded chair or reclined adirondack chair for up to 20 minutes without significant pain.  Hooray! Then I discovered I could partially weight-bear without much pain.  Hooray! Today, the back of my leg is achy and my hamstring is twitchy. Boo!
     Though I am excited to know that I am healing, it is equally frustrating knowing how careful I still  need to be. But now, I am grateful for pain. Pain is my friend; my warning system that activates when I am doing too much.  If I listen to the pain signals at the earliest point, I will avoid pushing myself too hard too soon.
     So while others may begrudge going back to the weekly work grind on Mondays, it marks the point where I get five full days with the help of Leanne and Donna to rest up before I hit my weekend grind!

Adventures in sitting!

Our weekend backyard adventure.