It’s been over 6 weeks since my operation and I’m now officially back into the swing of life at work. My first week back was semi full time as I managed 35 out of 37.5 hours that week. Last week and this is the final run up to the final production of a project at work so I’ve been doing slightly more than I probably ought – I did 38.5 hours last week and am set to do more again this week. Luckily, the project deadline (emphasis on DEAD) is Thursday this week so I’m hoping that my working life will quieten down soon.
Having said that, I do still feel well looked after at work: I have had a car parking space outside the back door since my return to the office so I really cannot complain. I prefer to get into the office early and then I leave on time. I don’t get too stuck in traffic on either journey and I’m doing the hours required without the extra effort of a hike to and from the train station each way every day. As the nights draw in, I’m planning on taking the “park and ride” (Aside: this is a car park outside the city where we leave our cars and take a bus into the town centre. The price is a painfully cheap £7.20 per week but means an extra leg on my journey. It’s worth it when the weather is OK and I don’t have free parking provided by work.) which will require a bit more effort but not as much as walking to the train station every day. Once the weather takes a turn toward winter I’ll be on the train again. I much prefer public transport when the roads are bad.
Physically I’m doing well. I’m not in pain per se but I am still a little uncomfortable on my left hand side. At the weekend I climbed into a pair of jeans and felt a bit sore an hour or two later so I climbed back into my pyjamas. Helios thought that the jeans may be pushing on some scar tissue and that might be what is causing my discomfort. I’m going to ask about it at my follow up (Date and time TBA) so I’m taking it easy and trying to pace myself when and where I can.
My stitches have finally fallen off on their own – which was a relief when it happened!
The other good news is that I am just managing to keep my hands off Helios while I’m healing internally. I am finding holding back to be difficult because I feel more like myself now. It’s also tricky because I only associate good things with being physical with Helios and my mind and body are saying “Climb aboard!” However, it’s that time in the healing process when I could set myself back if I’m not careful so I’m being good and keeping well away from him for now. So far when Helios and I fool around I’ve experienced some pain – basically when I climax I have the feeling that I’ve pulled a little at my stitches. It’s sharp but not agonisingly so, followed by a dull ache. It’s not terrible, but it is a localised and specific sensation. Needless to say, it’s not put me off wanting to be with Helios at all but it has given me a better idea of how well/quickly I’m healing inside.
I would like to say that I’ve been good and have been doing my Pilates everyday but with this project effectively hitting the fan at work, I’ve not been as good about taking some me time everyday as I was before the operation. It should get easier to find the time next week… I suppose it’s little wonder I’m still feeling a bit on the fat side. After my operation and stomach bug I ate and ate and ate with little heed to what it was that I was eating or why. I don’t look too bad when I stand properly (Shoulders back, tummies in ladies!!) but I know I’m not as trim as I was pre-op. Again, I’m trying not to be too hard on myself and am doing what I can, little and often.
Foxy
Foxy in the Waiting Room 