Back to Work

The last time I was confined for more than a day or so (GI bug, kidney stone, migraine) was 1978. I had mono my senior year of high-school (which was the las year we had this many continuous days with snow on the ground. I was at home, in bed or on the couch while all my friends were sledding for weeks. I missed all the fun, but had to stay indoors. I don't remember going stir crazy but would be surprised if my mother told me I didn't. I don't like being in one place. I don't like not being able to get up and change rooms, go to a different part of the house, or simply go find a book I want. I want mobility and I want it now! I am impatient and do not like relying on others.
Having said that, I may get my wish tomorrow. Having been off pain meds for 24 hours, I will attempt to go to the office tomorrow to see patients for a few hours. I will be set up in my office with Gena starting out with patients and bringing them to me. I think we have a system that will work, but it makes me rely almost totally on others to help me with everything but the patient management. I will have to learn to be patient. I will also have to learn that my stamina has been effected. I will wear out quickly and require even more rest.
If I don't go back to work, someone around here will go crazy. Probably me.

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