Overdid it
General November 11th, 2009Well, as some of you cautioned, I have indeed overdone it.
My mom keeps insisting that we go out for a walk every day and I keep going no matter how I feel. And she believes in making it longer and longer each day. So yesterday was an hour and twenty minutes and after we got home I felt light headed for over an hour and then had terrible belly pains all evening (continuing today).
My husband (who has been telling me each day that I’m doing too much & that I need to rest) was really upset last night & told me that today I needed to listen to him, why was I listening to my mom? Well, because she’s a doctor (retired, and with no knowledge of surgical recovery). He said, no, she’s here to be a nurse to you, not a doctor. Good point.
So here I am curled up on the couch with my swelly belly… but the idea of moving nauseates me, so it must be the right decision.
8 Responses to “Overdid it”
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November 11th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
November 11th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
you need your rest - take it easy and I hope you feel better soon
November 11th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
gotta listen to your body! its telling you to slow down. Hope you feel better.
November 11th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
seriously, listen to your body and hubby!! it will take you much longer to heal if you keep pushing your body… so relax and lie on the couch until your body says its ready:) get well:)
November 11th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
I’m really really glad the surgery went well *hug*. I think you need to slow down and take some time. it’s easy for someone who’s healthy to tell you that you should walk this long or do this much. You’re the only one feeling what your body needs, so listen to it.
If you’re bored, might I suggest cutting more circles out of magazines - because I adore your bathroom and think doing another room over like that would rock!
November 11th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
an hour and twenty minutes? You mom is nuts. LOL Stay down today; listen to your body. :: hugs ::
November 11th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Hugs from Seattle!
November 11th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Yup. you sure did. Your body needs rest to mend itself. There is plenty of time for exercise. Right now this isn’t what you need. You really need to ask your doctor about activity, instead of Mom.. unless Mom is an MD , of course.