This afternoon I listened to my body. After a department meeting, I trudged to my car at about 3:30 and headed straight home. There was no stopping for groceries, exercise, or anything else.
I was focused on only one thing. Rest. My back and body were achy and my brain was tired- it had done enough for the day. I put on the softest sweatpants I could find, set up the ice machine for my swollen knee, and took care of me.
I have always said that returning to school at the summer's end is like laying on the couch for a few months and then suddenly jumping up to run a marathon. Returning after knee replacement is pretty much the same. The only difference is that the marathon is run with a noticeable limp.
No worries though- "time heals all wounds."
I'm sure getting back to work is a rude awakening for a brand new knee! I can so relate to finding the coziest sweatpants for after school comfort.
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