So, first off, I will start with how I am feeling. I'm still not 100% or even where I was pre-surgery, but I am making progress and that is what's important!
A year ago today, on 9/2/14 I stayed up into the weary hours of the morning watching 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' because I was too nervous to sleep. With a total of 2 hours of sleep, I made the treacherous journey to the hospital. I say "treacherous" because, let's be real, nothing is easy to do with just 2 hours of sleep. Anyway, I'm not a morning person, so I just put my headphones in and waited to be admitted. That morning I convinced my nurse to take pics of my surgery (I'll include them in this post too since its been awhile) and they wheeled me into the OR, playing the beach boys Fun, Fun, Fun as they put me under.
I awoke from the surgery in pain, knowing the recovery period wouldn't be as quick as I wanted it to be. Over the year, I joined physical therapy, pain management, and went to many doctors appointments. Unfortunately, I got easily frustrated with the slowness of the recovery, and I think I gave up on myself. For a short while, I failed to push myself or even feel motivated to do so. I thought I would never feel normal again.
BUT
One year later, I’m almost BACK to normal! This year has had its ups and downs. I have felt some bad pain (somedays worse than others), but I think the experience has made me stronger—and i am not JUST referring to the titanium rods and screws throughout my back. I think the best this was having such a strong support system; between help from my teachers, friends, family, school, I was able to have such a successful recovery.
The other day, I had a doctor’s appointment where I was prescribed Physical Therapy and pain management, just to nip the problems in the bud and get back to 100%. I would say i am still not at the point I was at before surgery, but I have high hopes of getting there soon. I also got another handicap sticker, so if you see my VW bug parked in front of a building, it could be me!
I am very proud of what I have accomplished this year, despite the big obstacle with which i was faced. Even though there is still pain, I know the surgery was necessary, so i am glad it’s done! To be honest, I am most excited for my school’s spirit week where we have a “Throwback Thursday” where I can reuse my open back costume as seen below:)
Below are some pics from year ago, just to show how far I have come!
Just as I concluded my post a year ago, and as Nixon once gestured, PEACE!
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