Day 36 - Recovery

Thursday Day 36

I saw Dr Suthep today and he was happy he’d made the decision to stop the Arcoxia. After another examination he recommended I continue taking Prevalin (for acid reflux) and Motilium (to relieve nausea and vomiting) for a further week and to then stop the medication. He also said he didn’t need to see me again after this. So although I am still on some meds the light is at the end of the tunnel in this regard. I feel once off the medication I can concentrate fully on a plan to rebuild my back and feel stronger again. I taught my first class today after the operation and it went very well. The class was a group of 8 children around 11 years old. They were wonderful and I was able to deliver a successful lesson. They were all keen to know why I had been off sick and I told them briefly why. From then on they insisted I sit down and look after myself. Very sweet. Unfortunately the sitting down for long periods is still not an option and having a teaching job is good in this regard. My back starts to feel sore and getting up after any period of sitting is uncomfortable.

After the lesson my back felt much like before with moderate pain down my right leg and discomfort in the lumbar region. I was able to sleep well though and didn’t feel the pain warranted any medication.