soul’s year of recovery

@soul thinking of you and trust all is well and recovery continues to progress.

Just realised that it's been more than a couple of weeks since I updated my recovery thread. Not that much to report except that I have been working really hard on my rehab and after a consultation with the orthopaedic doctor yesterday, I have been given the all clear to drive again.

Since I gave my last car to my daughter and she has moved away, I have bought a new one for myself which will be delivered next week. Fortunately, i was able to sort out the transaction all over the phone and via email as I loathe caryards. This afternoon, the carsaleswoman came out and I signed the contract. I knew exactly what I wanted so it was just a matter of getting a good price.

I'm very excited to be mobile again. Not having driven for more than four months, I'll start off with local trips. My hand is still very stiff and becomes painful but there is enough range of motion in my arm to turn the wheel. No doubt the first few times will leave me feeling tired. Still can't do some things that I used to.

The doc reckons another three months for good function and perhaps another year until I reach my potential again. It's nice not being so dependent.

I'm living alone now with just the dog. It gets lonely at times but is nice in some ways too. I can walk around wearing whatever I want, can eat when I want, listen to whatever music I want.

I have been making an effort to go out a bit more especially now that I have more energy. My arm still feels heavy but I have learnt to put up with the aches and pains. I have been enjoying art galleries and am back walking the dog for longer distances.

The car will allow me a lot more freedom to venture further afield taking me more places than public transport has allowed.

Good to see you @soul

Glad you have the car thing sorted and some quality of life, despite the accident

Take care.

Hi friends - an update for those interested ^^^^.

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@Former-Member- where do you hang out these days? I miss our daily chats. Hope things are okay with you.

@soulgood to hear you can drive again, just the independance alone must feel good.

Has been such a long journey for you with lots of ups and downs. I can see that all that hard work you have been putting into your recovery is paying of.

Hi @soul Thanks for updating us on how things are going for you.

A new car, excellent! I hope that does give you more options, & a sense of greater independence.

I would not be able to go to work without my car - it's too far away.

Adge

Super news about being able to drive again and very exciting about having your own car again @soul.

I have had a couple of 24 hour driving bans after anesthetic or when begining new meds. Being unable to drive for 24 hours even was torture for me. I cant imagine not being able to drive myself for any length of time.