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[the Ferret]

Well by the time I finish typing this, it will be 2 weeks to the minute sine my mishap.

Time drags along slowly during the healing process. Pain is a constant reminder of doing something against the wishes of your body. Sleep comes hard at night when everything is dark and quiet. Trying to make do without narcotic pain meds and cant take regular pain meds due to my colitis, so it's mainly tough it out. I use ice packs on my left elbow, left wrist and both knees 3x days. They say it helps with pain & swelling. Not sure I notice any pain relief. The swelling is gone as far as I can tell. Under doctors orders I have been using my right arm to excercise the left. Up, down, wiggle the finger tips. I think that is going well. No lifting, pulling or pushing, or twisting. I can tell my left wrist was injured. It feels very weak. Knees have come a long way in the last week. More bend, smoother gait in the left, I can see a light at the end of the tunnel. Been thinking about going to the garage and just sitting on the ATV for awhile. Assuming the riding position, knowing I can't fall over.

I really miss riding.