Post-op Day 5
Welcome POD5!!! I’ve been waiting for you for 5 days!!! “Why?” you ask... because I was allowed to shower today! And yes, I woke up as early as it was reasonable (6:30am) to get the process started. It took a long time, and I had to remind myself to take it slow and be very intentional about every move. The big reason is that showering happens without my brace...so if I fall with no brace on, I could very easily injure myself, and the reconstruction they did. Fear of injury and pain kept me focused and slow, and it took 1.5 hours from turning the shower on to crutching out of the bathroom dressed and make-up’d. But my oh my was it worth the time. It might have been the best shower I’ve ever had, in terms of how good I felt comparing before and after. Prior to this it was my first shower after my c-section with Aaron. I think this one still wins. I’m not necessarily “high-maintenance” and can deal with washcloth showers and minimal wardrobe changes...but not shaving is ...