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I have been poor at documenting my experience at hone since I have had my shoulder surgery. This is week four. I have to admit I am getting used to it. Initially I was really upset about all the time to myself. I am finding that I can entertain myself and enjoy my own company. I am finding that I don't have to work myself to death to keep away the dark sense of being alone. It certainly has been a challenge to adjust to not being able to use my arm normally. I have been a good dooby and have been doing my physical therapy. I have been thoroughly trained from childhood on to work at getting better and not to neglect my exercises.
I am finding out all about daytime TV for sure. "Ellen" has the best talk show.
I am feeling so normal without the exhaustion of my usual schedule. I think I am done crying--I have been rather weepy the last couple of weeks. I don't know, just feeling like I don't know what is going to happen to me, or feeling unmoored, or something. I am applying for Medicaid. I have found that even though I work full time I am eligible for Medicaid which I would have as a secondary insurance. I will have a Premium but at least it will be cheaper than what I pay out of pocket now for co-pays. It felt really humbling going to Social Security and Dept. of Health and Human Services for help.