The First Walk After Discharge — Back to Everyday Life

 

A Morning That Feels Different

I woke up in the morning, took my medication on an empty stomach, and had breakfast.
At the hospital, meals and medication were always taken care of. Now, I have to manage everything on my own.

My First Walk After Leaving the Hospital

The weather was nice outside.
For the first time since being discharged, I went out for a walk.

It felt like the transition between spring and summer—warm, yet slightly hot.
Maybe because it was Saturday, there were quite a lot of people along the walking path.

Dandelion seeds floated in the air like snow, carried by the wind.
They seemed to be drifting aimlessly before settling somewhere.

Before I was admitted, cherry blossoms were in full bloom.
Now, they are nowhere to be found.
Instead, the forest has turned lush and green.

In the middle of winter, the trees were bare.
Seeing them now, full of life, feels quietly remarkable.

Sitting Still, Watching Others Move

The sunlight was gentle, so I sat quietly on a bench in a forest park.

There were hikers just starting their climb,
dogs walking down the trail with their owners,
and people like me, simply sitting and resting.

Everyone was filling their time in their own way.

Returning to Daily Life After Surgery

After being hospitalized, undergoing surgery, and getting discharged,
I have finally returned to my everyday life.

Home is definitely the most comfortable place.

I have an outpatient appointment next month,
and I was prescribed quite a lot of medication.
Taking them on time is a bit of a hassle,
but at least the number of pills is manageable.

A Small Wish

If I have one wish,
it’s that my surgical wound heals well.

I haven’t seen it yet.
The nurse told me it can be uncovered in about a month.

I haven’t told my parents about the surgery,
so I keep my neck covered at home.

It’s not uncomfortable,
but I don’t know how long I can keep it hidden.

I just hope the scar fades well before then.

Slowly Getting Better

Before returning to work at Coupang,
I need to recover as much as possible.

As time passes, I do feel myself getting better.
That alone feels like a relief.

Everything Will Be Okay

Everything will be fine.
I shouldn’t worry too much.ㅍ