Healing, wish it was heeling

Just went to my regular doctor as was suggested by the hospital, to follow up and see how my body is healing. Turns out pretty good except I mentioned my hearing was getting distorted. A hearing test passed with great results but I said I CAN hear just fine, but the tones are really distorted, like a badly tuned piano. Music is agonizing with its multiple notes. So upon closer inspection my dr. discovered shards of glass embedded in my eardrum. Cannot even begin to tell you how much "fun" it was holding still while she picked them out. Then after I asked why is my left leg killing me they got scared it was a blood clot so I was rushed to the hospital....again. X-rays and doppler sonograms revealed nothing which is good news. So they are thinking it is muscle spasms so I am on muscle relaxants...between that and the morphine it is difficult to keep not only awake but thinking coherently.
The dogs are not faring well with this new Mistress. I used to get up at 5:00 a.m., work out on the treadmill or weight lift, then train dogs, then run them and play with them. Now Erik feeds them and they are put outside to entertain themselves. For working dogs this is a stressful life, and little arguments erupt amongst them. I have to convince them I am not weak and am still pack leader but that takes strength and energy. So far, so good.
Oldest dog, Dusty (14) is great for cuddling during my frequent naps. Shiloh is more attentive and remarkably seems to avoid touching my left side. Even Daisy comes up for love and attention. The two young dogs (Blitz and Moto) are young & stupid and need the firmest hand.
While yes, I am supremely grateful to eventually return to normal, I miss training my dogs, driving a car and feeling well. Again my patience is being tested as I want it NOW but it is going to take a long time. Spring is coming so we can go outside soon and enjoy warm sunshine. Until then, the warmth and well wishes of friends and family is keeping things bright. Again, I am blessed to have received so many well wishes in the form of cards, flowers, phone calls and emails. I AM rich and I need to remind myself of this often!