Encouraging day at work

The fatigue seems to be abating somewhat. Yesterday at work was one of the best days I've had in a while. No pain at all, apart from the odd ache in the ribs. Knee was fine (well, until after work). Was tired end of day but not mind numbingly exhausted like I have been. Energy levels actually normal. Only took 3 painkillers the whole day too. Even my throat was nearly better after a month or so of painful ulcers and redness. Actually felt like I was capable again at the job, instead of worrying how much longer before I couldn't go on with it.

It's very physically demanding. Usually lift 3 or 4 tonnes of paper a day. Work on a guillotine in printing. Took a couple of pics with the phone as it's hard to explain to someone who hasn't been involved in printing. This is the machine, a paper guillotine, and yes I cut a stack of 1,000 sheets at a time as is ready to go there:

Here's some been cut (4 out to A4 size):

And I change the knife once a week. Here's the blunt one just taken out with the sharp one ready to put in behind it. Both heavy, and even the blunt ones are as sharp as a razor blade:

I guess it does take time to get over all the injuries I've sustained of late, and particularly hard when in a job so demanding of your body. Couple that with HIV and it's no wonder my body has been well and truly stuffed last few months. Am no spring chicken either at nearly 50. I started the year wanting to be much better at work attendance, but alas things just haven't happened that way.

Encouraging though yesterday. Almost forgotten what it was like to be without pain and able bodied.