It has now been 10 days since Mr. CP went under the knife. 10 days of having a "newborn" on my hands...10 days of step aerobics as I attempt to keep him comfortable and alive in the Man Cave.
Mr. CP chose to recuperate in the Man Cave based on the creature comforts he enjoys. LARGE screen. Recliner. The MC came with a kitchen, Oak bar, bathroom, and hideous lighting. We did a little with the lighting--which MR. CP keeps dim. There are speakers that let you "feel" the sounds. There is junk food. A cordless phone. Internet access....everything he needs!
Which is where the step aerobics comes in. Despite his description of the perfect recuperation venue, most often what he wants/needs, right now, right now!! is not in the man cave. It is upstairs, outside, in the garage, or up-up stairs. Not only is it the 14 steps in each flight, but the carrying of the "stuff" from the far reaches to appease the god of the recliner in the Man Cave is adding to the aerobic nature of this experience!!
My knees hurt! My feet "creak". I feel like any moment I will be a >weeble< and fall or bounce down the stairs.
Despite his professed love of the man cave....he is developing cabin feever! Says he will ride in the handicapped cart at the Costco/walmart---may take him up on that. I need to get out of the man cave tooo--am starting to look like a squinty eyed nocturnal animal!!
Random musings of a middle aged knitter.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Go Green! Go White!
In keeping with my need to have more than one project at a time, I started another pair of socks to celebrate the completion of the super secret socks. The yarn is "interesting". A little thicker than I usually knit. Selected for its colors--suitable for Spartan alumni!
Of course, I took them along to the appointment at the rival school medical center--was eyed with suspicion by the blue and gold army with little block M's on their shirts. Opps! Had not meant offense--I just don't do blue and gold.
So...Go green! Go White! First repeat of the yarn pattern completed. Using easy round toe...like the shape--in toe up socks with 2 circular needles--size U.S. 0. Working up quickly! Fun!
I can't hear you...Or ....la, la,la, la, la,la,la,la(with thumbs in his ears)
And here is how the conversation went:
Dr.: Are you employed?
2 days Post knee surgery patient: Yes
What do you do?
Sales
Travel?
Yes. Scheduled for Germany in two weeks. Mexico, and Germany usually.
None of that for at least 6 weeks. Very high risk of blood clots on airplanes!
I thought I would go into the office tomorrow or Monday
Do you have a couch in your office?
no
Can you keep your knee and ankle above your heart---like on a bed or something?
No
Well, that will not work. The risk of blood clots is very high post-surgery!
I suppose I could not go in until Tuesday
And the swelling will impede the healing. Your leg should be elevated.
I have a chair
And there is infection. But the biggest risk is blood clots and swelling.
O.k., then I can work from home until Thursday.
We do not need complications at this point. You need to stay home for at least two weeks. You will use these crutches for at lease six weeks. No weight for two weeks.
I can go in Thurs or Friday.
You can't drive with the pain killers you are taking.
I only took one this morning, but it hurts now.
So no work, no weight on that leg for two weeks. Call physical therapy for an apt. You need to keep that elevated except when you get up to use the bathroom.
I suppose I can work from home and go in Friday.
You are to keep that leg elevated above your heart. And on ice--both the machine and real ice. We will take the stitches out in 10 days, then we can talk about going back to work.
My computer isn't fixed. That will be a problem.
So, see you in 10 days. Rest, elevate, pain killers, ice, home exercises, physical therapy. Any questions?
No.
Walking out of the building:
I have to go into the office.
Wife: In two weeks. Apt for stitches removal is the 7th. You can tell them the 8th.
I can't be gone that long.
???
He didn't hear a word they said that did not agree with his ideas!
Of course, he barely made it home, and collapsed, unconscious, for several hours, so we won't fight the office battle today.
So the people at his office should thank me, as the last thing they need is a drugged invalid in their way....And all the commuters who made it home safely....And the insurance company should thank me too, as I could be a rich widow, unless of course they rule the death by blood clot a suicide!
Dr.: Are you employed?
2 days Post knee surgery patient: Yes
What do you do?
Sales
Travel?
Yes. Scheduled for Germany in two weeks. Mexico, and Germany usually.
None of that for at least 6 weeks. Very high risk of blood clots on airplanes!
I thought I would go into the office tomorrow or Monday
Do you have a couch in your office?
no
Can you keep your knee and ankle above your heart---like on a bed or something?
No
Well, that will not work. The risk of blood clots is very high post-surgery!
I suppose I could not go in until Tuesday
And the swelling will impede the healing. Your leg should be elevated.
I have a chair
And there is infection. But the biggest risk is blood clots and swelling.
O.k., then I can work from home until Thursday.
We do not need complications at this point. You need to stay home for at least two weeks. You will use these crutches for at lease six weeks. No weight for two weeks.
I can go in Thurs or Friday.
You can't drive with the pain killers you are taking.
I only took one this morning, but it hurts now.
So no work, no weight on that leg for two weeks. Call physical therapy for an apt. You need to keep that elevated except when you get up to use the bathroom.
I suppose I can work from home and go in Friday.
You are to keep that leg elevated above your heart. And on ice--both the machine and real ice. We will take the stitches out in 10 days, then we can talk about going back to work.
My computer isn't fixed. That will be a problem.
So, see you in 10 days. Rest, elevate, pain killers, ice, home exercises, physical therapy. Any questions?
No.
Walking out of the building:
I have to go into the office.
Wife: In two weeks. Apt for stitches removal is the 7th. You can tell them the 8th.
I can't be gone that long.
???
He didn't hear a word they said that did not agree with his ideas!
Of course, he barely made it home, and collapsed, unconscious, for several hours, so we won't fight the office battle today.
So the people at his office should thank me, as the last thing they need is a drugged invalid in their way....And all the commuters who made it home safely....And the insurance company should thank me too, as I could be a rich widow, unless of course they rule the death by blood clot a suicide!
Super secret socks!
Done!
Not what the yarn ball made me think they would look like--but somehow still "cool" looking!
Bernat--fun colors!
Acrylic--now in the same category as "orange"----nevermore!
Only "real" wool henceforth!
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
It has been awhile
I have been busy doing other things. Seems I have neglected to blog. There are the weeds (lots of them). New plants to find homes for. The injured husband. Work stuff. Auntie L. stuff. Surgery for Mr. Crabby pants. Life has been very busy.
There has also been knitting. Socks, shawls, UFO's. No excuse really, but have had no issues, interesting stuff, or other topics to blog. So, guess I need to think about some issue to explore. Maybe pharmacies. That was the last frustration in my life....Stay tuned.
There has also been knitting. Socks, shawls, UFO's. No excuse really, but have had no issues, interesting stuff, or other topics to blog. So, guess I need to think about some issue to explore. Maybe pharmacies. That was the last frustration in my life....Stay tuned.
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