Helene,
Just take it one day at a time. Everyday it gets a little bit better. It is normal for you to get tired easily, I remember how it was for me. Don't fight it, if you feel tired take a nap. I know my first few weeks after the surgery I took walks and was very determined to recover as fast as I can. But I soon learned that while this was good I still had to listen to my body and when tired I would rest.
I am now 5 months past my surgery and while I am for the most part fully recovered, I still notice that I am still recovering every day. It is small things but still getting better.
SSD is something that takes time. At first I thought it was no big deal, now I find that this is my biggest issue as far as getting used to the 'new' me post surgery. I don't like it but I have accepted it, now I have to get used to it. I have found little comforts using my SSD as a benefit when possible. (for instance at a group dinner I try to sit with people of least interest on my SSD side and, of course, people I like on my good side. Also I can lay with my good ear on the pillow when I am going to sleep, blocking out all disturbing sounds.) I continue to seek and find situations where I can use my SSD as a benefit instead of a handicap.
I hope your recovery goes easy and steady, but don't hesitate to rest when your body tells you.
Cheers,
Neal
