My ACL Story Week 2

Week 2 

Things are a lot better this week it's been 10 days since surgery. I have had 2 days of physical therapy, and just had my stitches removed yesterday. Pain is less than I expected.  Most people that I have talked to have said that pain was almost unbearable. I am finding it the complete opposite (thank goodness!)

Last week, my biggest problem was that the oxycodone I was taking was causing me a little discomfort, messing with my digestive system. I  have never had (I hate to share about this) but CONSTIPATION! I was instructed by my dad to not take laxatives, before my limping booty does not make it to the bathroom! SO instead, he got me a HUGE bottle of stool softeners. (so embarrassing.) It took some time, maybe half a day before i could relieve myself. I am almost back to my normal digestive pattern!

This week, my biggest problem is my brace and crutches.

This brace is the worst, it is so BIG, and i am so SHORT. it takes up my whole leg! not only that, but it is like roofing insulation, it is SO thick. I live in Hawaii, and this summer is one of the hottest! Yesterday when i went to get my stitches removed, I was sweating so much! my cousin had to ask me if I was having hot flashes! (rude) I also had to customize my brace because it was digging in very unpleasant areas. (like my baby maker and inner thighs). I am not sure if you can see all the straps that this brace has, but i has five. Five very annoying straps, that also are not very effective. they do not work unless they are squeezing the life out of my leg. If not its slides down and gives me zero support. 

this is a photo of me prior to a river of unattractive sweat. I am finding that my acl surgery is not very painful more bothersome and frustrating than anything. I am limited to so many things and i am stuck in a house, unless i am going to the doctors. I have to rely on others, when i am a very independant person. It is very discouraging, and the loved one around you have to pick up your slack. 

My family have to sacrifice so much with me stuck in bed. like my significant other. Who is slowly getting frustrated himself with the added duties on his plate. I do all the laundry, I cook a lot of my our meals, we both equally split the duties of paying the bills and taking care of the kids. Now all these extra duties are put on his shoulders to bear. so just remember that when you have your surgery to be pleasant to your loved ones because they are hurting just as much as you. Also remember to show them appreciation, and that it means a lot to you. I know that to me that all i ever want is to be Appreciated