My Back Continues to Get Stronger

I am now able to stay at work for a full 8 hours, and still make it to class in the evening. Granted, I can’t do this everyday, but I am putting in longer and longer days at the office. A 40-hour work week is just within my reach. My goal is to be at that by July 1. I almost had a major setback due to equipment. Since my return to work I have been sitting in this incredible chair (not great comfort-wise, but great for my back). It enables me to sit at my desk for longer periods of time with less pain than other chairs. I thought work was going to purchase it but that fell through. Thankfully, within days of that happening, my disability insurance re-evaluated my case and determined that this chair is a necessity for me to return to a 40-hour work week, and as such, the insurance company is purchasing the chair for me. This is great! The chair is mine, mine, mine! ;-)

And speaking of chairs, I just bought 4 new ones for my own use – see the photos below!

Though my previous car was great to me and still had life in it, Jonathan and I decided to move on to the G35 Coupe. The primary reason being the seats are comfortable for me to sit in without stuffing a pillow behind me. My old G20 seats were well-broken in and comfy, but the seatback and headrest were angled so that my new straight and taller torso did not fit in it without a pillow behind my upper back. It became very aggravating. I think too that Jonathan and I were tired of dealing with medical issues and medical trips and wanted to do something for ourselves that we would enjoy daily. And we do!

Next week Jonathan and I will be traveling to St. Louis for my 6-month follow-up with Dr. Lenke. I am looking forward to what he has to say. I am also curious how I will handle the flights and layovers – I intend to bring several pillows/cushions with me.