Sunday, November 18, 2012
My flight home on Friday was uneventful - just the way I like it.
Steve met me at the airport with flowers. I am so excited to get home and see my kids.
As soon as I opened the door - there stood Alana & Landon (each one holding one of the cats)
I got hugs, kisses and a beautiful card.
I missed home.
Even though I was so anxious to sleep in my own bed, I did not sleep very well. I am not sure exactly why.
Saturday started off lovely - breakfast with my family, couple quick errands, and a trip to Target.
The trip to Target was a milestone for me -- I walked in without my cane!
After a little bit, I did use the cart to lean on but still no cane. The strange part as Alana kept pointing out - I am not sure where to place my hand. I have walked with a cane for so long - that it felt like my left hand was missing something without it. Not to worry - I will get used to it soon.
I may have overdone it a little; I was very worn by late afternoon.
Tomorrow, will be better I am sure.
Saturday night, I fell asleep within minutes of climbing into bed. My sleep lasted for only an hour and 15 minutes. Then I was up until 6:30am. Grrrrr.
Now, I should report - that my pain level is still down. It has not been eliminated. It feels as if someone has hit the mute button on the RSD pain. I hurt, but there is a lot less burning, stabbing pain.
Sunday, picked up kids from religious school with Steve and proceeded to drive to Costco. On the way over (a 10 min trip) I began to feel sick, very sick. So ill in fact that I could not go into Costco. My family went in, and I fell asleep in the car. After a bit, when they came out of the store and woke me I did begin to feel a lot better.
I am starting to realize that maybe the Doctor was right. I need to take things slowly and not overdo anything. I am going to go slow this week - or at least try to. I have cancelled a lot of my plans for the next couple of days - as to be sure to go easy.
I feel as if I am in an awkward situation now. So many people want to know the results of this treatment. I can not give anyone a full report yet. Without a doubt, the Calmare treatment does something. It did lesson my pain, and at times almost eliminate it. Now I just need to hope that this continues on for sometime.