Don’t push it when you’re recovering  from an injury, they say. Apparently recovery is built on rest; but how about when I need to shove a shopping cart?

Today I got a ride to the salvage store; and of course I needed to use a shopping cart. “Don’t push it” didn’t work here; but I had to use my chest and right arm for propulsion. My left arm isn’t ready for it yet. I also tried not to stress my ribs, in case they aren’t healed. I needed to keep the arm close to my body; extending it while picking up/pushing things are what cause rib pain. Thank goodness I got enough stuff today that I don’t need another trip for a while; and my friend carried my bags to my front door for me.

I think my surgical site is affected by weather, though. It’s more bothersome today!