Day 3

I'm still in the hospital. I met with Dr. Clavel again this morning. He reassured me the bloating in my stomach as well as the pain in my buttocks and legs are perfectly normal. He said the pain in the legs could last for up to 3 months and the duration of it varies from person to person. Due to my inability to sleep during the night because of the excruciating pain he has increased the dosage of my medication. I also met with the physiotherapist today. She taught me a few exercises that are to be done while lying in bed. She showed me the proper way to sit, to reach for things in high places, and to pick up items off the floor. My only concern was I was instructed to not put any weight on my back (backpacks) nor should I be carrying a purse of any kind; anything I hold should be either centered in front of my body or evenly balanced in both hands. Aside from that today has been an uneventful day. Most of the day has been spent resting in bed.