Back to work!

I started back to work yesterday and it feels great to be working. I felt pretty good all day but was a little tired toward the late afternoon. But it gives me something to do other than watch TV.

I think I’m sitting a little bit too long at the table though, so I’m taking a break and putting my feet up in the recliner for a few minutes.

I see the doctor tomorrow and I was worried a little bit about some leakage in my incision yesterday. I left it open to the air and it seemed to dry up. We’ll find out more tomorrow when we see the doctor.

Physical therapy!

The physical therapist came by yesterday - he was a nice guy. It was basically about a 15 minute session and he had me do leg lifts in my chair and stand, walk etc. He also checked my incisions and took my vitals. He told me breathing is very important and to make sure I am using my spirometer.

I told him my shoulders were a little sore and he taught me how to breathe in deeply. He had me put my hands lightly over my chest and when I breathed in he had me let my hands slowly separate, and then come back together as I breathe out. He had me do that ten times. He wants me to take full breaths in, and not shallow ones.

He also told to me to walk as much as I can, and to limit the stairs to a couple of times a day.