For some reason, I thought I wrote sooner than last Friday, but the weekend and even the week got away from me. I find it hard to get to the computer when I have guests, and was even behind on looking at my email.

But regardless, it has been a lovely visit with Cass, my mother-in-law. We met her on Sunday afternoon at New Frontiers where her brother and his wife brought her. She was staying with them first while she is here, and then will spend the rest of the time with us until Tuesday October 16. While we were at New Frontiers, we all ate lunch together. I love eating there. So many yummy choices. Everyone was happy with their food choices too.

I was happy that I was feeling good. I had more energy and less pain that day, and actually almost everyday. I do start to hurt towards the late afternoon probably from increased activity which is probably normal. I have been taking a lot less of the strong medication, so I have been able to drive myself around more. It feels good to be able to just jump in the car and feel safe driving. Sort of a freeing feeling.

I have been pretty good about doing the Lymphodema workout DVD almost daily to increase my mobility. The surgery really makes that side of my body very tight, and somewhat painful with some movements and stretches. But what I do notice is that it is better every time I do the DVD and it really helps me not require as much pain medication.

I went to my Lymphodema physical therapy yesterday on Monday, and the therapist told me I am very motivated, but really needed to not push myself to the point of injury. It is hard to limit myself when I used to do P90X for workouts. But I know I will get there again. I have to really pace myself and remind myself not to overdo it. I have found that I will hurt too much otherwise.