<\/a>linger pain is from the muscles\/tendons and the itching on the incision. The itching around the incision from the adhesive allergy is a bit maddening. At the moment I’m still required to sleep flat on my back with a special foam pillow preventing me from turning\/twisting and that is really doing a number on my lower back. We have a physical therapist coming to the house twice a week. So far the exercises are leaving me sore but not wore out.<\/p>\n\n\n\nI had surgery last Thursday and I was back to work on Monday (my choice). I broke something at work on Wednesday and I’ve been super anxious to fix it so I didn’t want to drag my feet on it. I finally fixed it yesterday and I’m MUCH happier about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My job also officially transitioned to having new overlords. My paycheck now comes from Ziff Davis instead of Red Ventures, but I still work on the sites CNET and ZDNet. I’m working through all of the new employee orientation stuff and required trainings but it’s looking very positive at the new company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fearghus has been doing an absolutely stellar job taking care of me. I struggle with asking for help (“I CAN DO IT MYSELF”) and he’s been super good about preventing me from overdoing it and being just exactly the partner I need for this recovery. He also makes a mean grilled cheese (sour dough with gouda and Munster cheeses). I am super thankful to have him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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