4 Months Out

[BigRed]

I hit the 4 month mark since my BTKR surgery. I was hoping I would be better at this point but as my pt said with my orthopedic history it is amazing that I am walking at all. I have to keep that in mind.

As with everyone, I am impatient. I want to be walking without a limp or handling stairs better, or having a better ROM than the 105+ degrees I have but I guess I have to realize that all of us do not heal the same and some of us have improvement after the surgery but not a complete fix. I saw my OS on Wednesday and he said I am "functional" and that is good. He told me to stop pt and continue the exercises on my own. He does not need to see me for 3 months.

I have had a few set-back including having surgery on my breast this past week. (I get the biopsy results next Monday but I am optimistic and so is my doctor.) I am trying to keep a positive outlook and plan to continue to work towards improvement and not be content with "functional" only 4 months out.

 

[Texas]

Hey Big Red nice to hear from you......I think you are doing ok.........You can gain ROM up to a yr ....and you have had other problems.........try to hang in there.....i will keep you in my prayers........Call your OS tell him about your worries...........dont wait find out and and ease your mind......

 

[cindy88fan]

You have the right idea! Stay positive! I like how you said you don't want to be "just functional". With that attitude...you will improve. I will keep you in my prayers for good results on your biopsy! You have been through a lot...Bless your heart!

 

[Sticker Lady]

Hi BigRed!
I'm just a little over a month ahead of you and I have found a lot of improvement in the last month. I'm much more comfortable doing the everyday things that have been out of my reach for so long. I hope you continue to improve and my prayers are with you for good results on the biopsy.

Blessings,
Irene

 

[tom67]

Hi Big Red My Prayers are with you too! Please keep your chin up, we are all with
you Best Wishes!!

 

[Judles]

Hey Red!!! DON'T be so hard on yourself! We all recupe differently! Be proud of what you HAVE achieved!!! (0)

 

[Jamie]

I like your attitude, BigRed.....I'm betting you will see more improvement and the doc will have to think up another word besides "functional." Keep workin' at it.

 

[Dawnie]

Thanks BigRed, I am just over 4 weeks out from BTKR and keep thinking I should be running marathons by now, but when people like yourself post I realise that I am expecting too much, so Thanks for putting my feet back on the ground.
Good Luck with the results of your biopsy, I'm sure all will be fine. Will be thinking of you. XXX

 

[tango]

Way to go Big Red; keep the faith! Keep on truckin and keep working on your strength!

Blessings for your continued healing, patience, joy, and ROM!

 

[BigRed]

The biopsy results are good. I am fine.

Thank you for all of your support.

 

[Judles]

Wonderful news Red! Now go out and celebrate!! :thmb:

 

[loggon]

Hey Big Red glad to hear you are doing great
You really are you know. Slow as you go and you will do great.

 

[Jamie]

Whoo Hoooo!!! So glad to hear the good news!!!

 

[Josephine]

Well dash my rags - such good news is great today!