It's Time!...TKR ON WEDNESDAY
Was channeling Mom today in getting my little post-op nest set up-pounded lots of new holes to re-hang pictures in my workshop that has been discombobulated for months since giving away all my silks and beads. Managed to update family shots that reflect JOY!. Mom and I used to LOVE to put new holes in the wall! Hospital bed goes in there tomorrow so I can get it all set up for Homecoming on Friday.
Got new walking shoes with Velcro yesterday, long-handled shoehorn, sock assist, grab-it extension and walker basket. Physical Therapy goes on for 13 weeks. Sort of have to learn to walk again.
Have been doing my workouts with Pema Chodrun readings every AM and ending with Tai Chi. The workouts have included specific TKR exercises for a long time. My legs feel strong, which is good. And after lunch, even with the cane, can still do a mile and connect with all my Furry Friends in the neighborhood. They all know the clicking sound of my walking stick now and perk up in anticipation of a cat or dog treat. Sweeties.
Dealing with Kaiser has been a challenge in certain areas, but child of the 50s and 60s that I am, well, I made myself a persistent nuisance. It was at once frustrating and satisfying to challenge their assumptions, many of which I consider uncivilized. Won some, lost some. So it goes. I seem to recall Nero Wolfe commenting at some point on the Value of Nuisance!
Surgeon was kind and gentle unexpectedly at last meetup. NO steroids involved which I obsessed on with fear for awhile. My PCP and D met and we are all on the same page if anything goes wrong. Remember D had to be the one to "pull the plug" on his little sister several years ago and no hospital visit is casual!
Found an affordable neighborhood spa for massage and footsoak and keeping up my Working Class Acupuncture. These will help. WCA has folks that will come to me post-op! Every little bit helps.
Don’t know what else. Suddenly it’s time………Love you all…With all the best intentions in the world, don't trust The System. Trustyou all. Depend on you all...xx000
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Comment by LaGuitariste on February 28, 2012 at 1:28am -
Good luck on the "knew knee". Fingers and toes crossed for a speedy, full recovery. I hope you're leaping tall buildings with your super knee very soon.
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Comment by Pastelpainter on February 28, 2012 at 3:19am -
Judith, now that it is time for your op the way to look is to it all being over soon. People seem to recover from the knee op so well that you can look forward to being painfree and with more mobility. Hugs, Maureen
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Comment by Marie B on February 28, 2012 at 5:23am -
thinking of you, we are here if you need us. hugs!
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Comment by Trudy on February 28, 2012 at 6:03am -
Best luck. You and your Furry Friends will see each other again very soon!
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Comment by BadMoonT2 on February 28, 2012 at 10:44am -
Judith, will be thinking of you Wednesday. Rehab takes a while, but in time you will be taking long walks without a cane, and it will all be worth it.
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Comment by Doris D on February 29, 2012 at 4:17am -
Hope all goes well Judith. Keep strong!!! LOVE YA'
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Comment by Marie B on February 29, 2012 at 6:35am
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dear Judith, of course I thought of you when I read the Science section of yesterday's NYTimes, it's a great article on TKR
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/27/knee-replacement-may-be-a-...keeping you in my thoughts today!
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Comment by Judith on February 29, 2012 at 7:55am -
Thanks Marie and everyone. They say I may not sleep well for a bit. Don't be surprised at narcotically goofy postings in the wee hours!.......Off we go then. Shakey from fast--hospital by 10AM, surgery at noon......Love to all....
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Comment by jrtpup on February 29, 2012 at 8:08am -
Look forward to the drugged ramblings Judith :) Sending good energy. Remember to breathe!
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Comment by nel on March 23, 2012 at 1:56pm
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And how is TuD friend doing ...no news is good news OR ??? Time for a bit of an update ( here and on FB )?? Lots of icepacks required ??
Thinking of you , dear Judith ...hugs
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