On Monday August 8 2011, at age 22, I'm having my first hip replacement. On this blog I'll write about my experiences, both in hospital and over the course of my recovery. I'll also let you know about what I do to pass the time - new music I discover, TV and movies I've enjoyed, sweet stuff I stumble across on the net, and my mad knitting skills (see, I'm totally 80!).

Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Recloose


I’m pretty co-dependent, so I always thought I’d be a terrible hermit.

Turns out, as long as I have my computer, a good book and some knitting (and the occasional visitor) I’m all good.

My sister’s having a baby at the start of October, and I was given pretty clear instructions that I would knit something for my new niece while I was incapacitated. So a couple of weeks ago Mum taught me how to knit, and I’ve been going strong on a wee practise piece for a while. Last night I started the real thing.

Nine rows in and I’m awesome.

I’m also getting really into my book, A Game of Thrones.

I watched Hall Pass (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480687/) – unsurprisingly, not worth it. Don’t bother. Probably not even if you’re bored and have nothing else to do. Luckily I knitted while watching, so the time wasn’t completely wasted.

Things which are making me laugh online:

In surgery related news, I can feel myself getting a little better and a little stronger each day. Having had my leg all chopped up, it’s now very weak, and I can’t actually do a lot with it. But I can now lift it onto the foot rest by muscle (instead of using my pants to lift it!). I was rather proud.

There’s snow everywhere, but Mum managed to clear the path to get me out to the car this morning, and I got to go for a coffee – breaking my hermit lifestyle. Enough excitement for one day, back to the solitary life for me. Where did I put my knitting?

2 comments:

  1. I could do with a nice warm jersey once you've finished the rest of your knitting. Just saying.

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  2. We'll see how I go, Brother. This knitting thing takes a long time!

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