Ever had those days when you felt like crap, did not have the energy to do anything, and hurt? Well here I am. Finally got up enough energy to sit at my computer and write.
About two weeks ago I had back surgery. I had been experiencing severe pains in my left leg and after lots of tests it was determined I had Spinal Stenosis. This is the narrowing and closure of the openings in your spine where all the nerves generating from your spine branch out to the extremities.
Old age and back injuries are usually the cause.
The surgery went great and I was instructed that it would take 4-6 weeks for recovery. Only recuperating instructions were to walk...a lot. No lifting, no bending, no nothing!
Thats not me...I gota be doing something. I now realize how easy it is to slip into a state of depression. I know I'm going to be alright and be back doing what I was doing prior to my surgery. But I think of all those individuals who have no real positive out look for their future. Individuals who have been permanently injured and will be bedridden for the remainder of their life..
I think about my 92 year old mother who resides in a great nursing facility (one of few) and from day to day has the same basic routine, eat and sleep. She's in great health, but has no desire to do anything. She gets depressed. Two completely different situations,one not capable of doing anything and the other very capable, but both depressed.
I feel that as my days progress and my health and strength return, I will also lose my state of depression. I just need to be able to hit the water again and start wade fishing.Four weeks is still a year in my books.
Writing this has helped.
Stay safe and attend God's house this Sunday.
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