September 25, 2004
Knowing your limitations/8 months post op
So today my friend rented a truck to reside at a new apt and had to help load truck and etc to get her in the new apt. I carried light boxes. Did NOT lift any furniture that was too much for me. I knew my limitations. I did do alot of walking, which was good for me for sure. But I watched myself.
At the new apt , it was on the 2nd floor and stairs. I did that for some trips back and forth and then I decided to just put the boxes at the bottom of the stairs and let someone else take them up and come down. THAT was too much to keep doing that. At the same time of me noticing my boundary, a great friend Michele says to me..."How about we make a deal, you bring the boxes to the bottom of the stairs and I will go up and down to get them in the apt?" I said deal! I am not sure if I was noticably getting tired of the stairs or if she knew? Either way, it worked perfectly...and I am sure her legs hurt now! :(
After the trips and such I needed groceries, brief stop, not many and then home and shower. I was soooooo tired. My body was soooo tired. NOT hurt. Just tired and weak. I been resting since, with occasional chore inbetween.
I can say I knew my limits today and did not go too much. I am fine now and fine then. Now I am hungry!
Getting ready for the last game of the year tomorrow, feeling weird since I handed the letter to the, I wish I could take out the first two paragraphs, but oh well, too late!
Star
Posted by Star on September 25, 2004 07:35 PM