Last night while asleep, I almost got out of bed and started to walk on both my feet to use the bathroom. It seemed like the most natural thing to do. Just 3 more days till I get my boot on, but I am sleeping more than usual to make time move more quickly. But then I think of all those people who are so much worse off than me, and then I feel ashamed for feeling sorry for myself. Anyone else on board?
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Don't feel guilty. Your pain is real. We can be grateful that it's not worse but not guilty. And yes many times I forget when I wake up the bladder just says go to the toilet. My brother lost his leg thanks to a drunk driver that was 8 years ago but he can still run on both legs in his sleep. It took me over 2 months in trauma ward to get him to WAKE AND THINK. Why should I not get up. He had many other injuries and I am grateful my injuries are not as bad but my pain is still real still debilitating we will get through this. Take care xxxjen
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Don't forget to even up your good leg to boot level.
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Oh yes... I'm 6 months plus from my break. A long 6 months. Then yesterday I ran into a client from several years ago who is 10 years younger than I am. I am going to be 66 next week. I thought of her often because she broke her ankle while gardening in the garden I designed for her. She was using a walker. Not because if her ankle. She has MS. Suddenly my aches and pains weren't so bad. It could be so much worse. I was using a cane a month ago - She'll be in a wheelchair soon. 😢But she's in good spirits and thankful for the chance to enjoy gardening if even a short while.