Laid in bed most of the day today. My left calf was somewhat swollen this morning after hours of driving and being up a relatively long time yesterday. I have been varying degrees of close to going to the ER for nearly two weeks where I would presumably get IV antibiotics. I am already on daily doses of Bactrim and Macrobid for the rest of my life. Nothing against antibiotics per se, but there can be too much of a good thing.
My leg is less swollen tonight. That is good enough for now.
I have not swam in 6.5 months. I hope to go swimming next Wednesday. The hot pool makes my fragile skin even more fragile. I will be cautious and go for a short swim on my first time back in the pool.
Tomorrow evening I will go for a walk with L at Bellevue Square. That will be a good start on a modest amount of exercise and nice to catch up with her. There have been few walks with her this year. Sometimes I am slothful about going out the door, but always feel better after a walk and a meeting at my home group.
I am grateful that I know I will feel better for having be proactive in getting good self-care for myself. My body’s limitations can’t serve as an excuse to self-destruct from the inside out.
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