Oh well

[jenniren]

Bit disappointed, Mr Syed is happy with my progress, but he doesn't feel the operated leg is strong enough yet so wants me to wait 2/3 weeks before driving again. He was very put out I've not been having physio and has referred me for regular sessions so hopefully that will help. I do get what he says, he wants me to be sure I could do an emergency stop if necessary, but I'd set my heart on being able to get out and about again.

After the appointment we popped up to the ward with a thank you card for the staff. It was lovely to see them all again and they were delighted. Especially nice to see Marta, the best nurse ever, she really got me through. As soon as she saw me she ran round from the nurses station to give me a big hug. Have to say I wouldn't volunteer to go in for more surgery, but if it was ever necessary I couldn't go anywhere better.

We popped over to the garden centre for lunch when we got back and after a little chat we've decided to sod the expense and start using taxis so we can go shopping together. It will make such a difference, walking on a flat shop floor surface shouldn't be a problem now, and I need some normality. It will also make life easier for E and save him having to catch the bus into town and lugging heavy bags home. Also planning a couple of trips to the cinema, it's been 6 weeks and I have withdrawals

[Diflower]

Oh what a shame Jen xx

Could you maybe do some online delivery and leave the more choosy bits for the taxi?

[Workingman]

Awe Jen, it is hard about the driving but you already know that it is better to be safe than sorry. It will eventually come to you and you will not have forgotten how to drive. xxx

[JanB]

And I'm also gobsmacked about no physio

I really hope you'll be more mobile very quickly. And yes, use taxis, sod the expense x

[saundra]

I use taxis as normal here Jen have no option and your right you need to get out just don't overdo it ask taxi firm for a taxi that's better for you to get into aswell

[Kaz]

I totally understand you needing some normality back - blow the expense, it's only for a couple of weeks!

[jenniren]

Managed the taxi today really well Saundra so will stay with the same firm.

We do have deliveries Di, but not fresh stuff or fruit and vegetable, much prefer to choose that ourselves. By the time E's been to the greengrocer he's weighed down. No guesses what's my favourite store, really have missed our weekly trip to M&S. The shopping centre where it's located is also where we go to the cinema so we'll tie the two in next week.

[JanB]

Sorted

[JoM]

Glad you've decided to do this Jen, you used to be out and about so much. Being stuck in is no fun.

[meriad]

I'm astounded you haven't had any physio Jen - that's horrendous.
And agree with everyone else; you need to get out and about so good idea re the cab. Are you bussing it into town and then cabbing it back?