After having my operation on Wednesday I have stayed on the Ward for three nights. From the day after surgery I was told to get up and moving. I was also told to try and balance getting my body moving again and taking rests when needed.
My time in hospital has brought that theory into practice. Each time I had to do an exercise I thought about how they too have to work through pain to do rehab. It is not easy. I also experienced my lovely husband wanting to help me get in and out of bed. That’s because he loves me and it must be hard seeing me in pain. I had to tell him I needed to do as much for myself as possible. That is what rehab is all about.
Yesterday I took a walk down the hall of the Ward. It felt like it took forever to get there and back. The thing I noticed was that almost everyone that walked past took the time to encourage me and tell me I was doing well.
You know, having those words of encouragement really did make a difference and spurred me on to try harder.
I know if I encounter someone obviously recovering from an operation I would comment on how well they are walking. Now that I have experienced the value of that encouragement. I will make sure I do it whenever I can.
All along the way I have had nothing but positive reinforcement.
I hope when I return to work that things are manageable for me and it is not too much of a shock to the system.
My journey with Parkinsons 
You are absolutely right about husbands and pain and helping. Occasionally I would be smothering Cheryl and she would tell me so. She does not tell me that anymore. I miss that. Be well, exercise and relax. AND let your husband help once in a while. It will give him purpose. 😎
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Thank you for your comment. I always like to hear from people following my Blog. I haven’t been as active as usual while I recover from my operation. I am truly blessed to have such a lovely helpful husband, but I am used to looking after him! He says it’s his turn to look after me while I recover from my operation.
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