5 1/2 weeks out: GRATEFUL

May 08, 2011

In my efforts to get back into the workforce I took an all weekend course in First Aid, CPR and Defillibration Certification all day Saturday and today Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm each day. It was intense and full of information and lots of movement on the floor doing scenarios etc. It took everything out of me, including getting up and out the door at an early time to drive cross town for 40 minutes to get there. I guess this is a bit of an eye opener for me for when I go back to work as the hours are similar.

I can't believe I'm doing this so soon after major surgery and I am pleased that my body is co-operating and healing so well. Kudos to my surgeon Dr. Yelle from the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus and his team.

I believe I will spend the day tomorrow comatose and taking it easy. I just had to share with all my friends especially those who are awaiting surgery and those who had recently had their surgery. Everyone is different after they recover, so I'm not saying that this is for everyone. My friend who had surgery 14 months ago, told me that she did nothing for the first 3 months. Other people I have read about have returned to work after 4 weeks, so there is a whole gamut of experiences everyone can share.

I am excited and very grateful to feel like I am getting close to normal again.

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