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I was thinking the same thing as Doug but knew that wasn't it! Must be because of what we do for a living as to why our minds wonder to where they do.... Though it's actually IED and that's not Improvised Explosive Doug! Ha!
A Whiney Post from the Last Frontier
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Once again - YOU ALL ARE GREAT!
I don't know how I would get through these days without your wonderful insights, comments and chuckles! You all managed to bring a smile and silly giggle to me this AM after yet another semi-frustrating PT session yesterday afternoon. I know it is part of the rehab - but - man - I sure swelled up after yesterday! Like a baseball on the top of the medial side of my knee. I know - no pain no gain - but.... ughhhh. The guy I see talked about adhesions for the first time. He had me heat up for 10 - 15 like usual then we did something new - he said we would do it everytime - If "you can handle it" - I said sure - So ... heel up on a prolled pillow and he massages and then works the knee down to the table - feels like he's hyper extending it - but I don't think that it actually happening. I thought it was for extension - he said some - but he thinks he might be able to break up and get the knee bending by doing that. I asked him what he thought the OS might recommend - He is so "appropriate". That's a mystery - and it is his call based on what he thinks and what we have accomplished. I love the fact he said that they don't rec anything - except for pt - The surgeon is the "guy". So..... the assistant that works there - who is also awesome - she just can't bend me - talked about a brace that gets cranked- sounds like a dynasplint or something. Anyway - He pushed and pushed and pushed and worked it down. No major issues untli the last 3 pushes - but We hung in - then we biked and HUNG (I HATE THAT) and then we bent. I knew it was tight and swollen from the week but we talked and said he would hit 90 no matter what. And he did - not sure if I did. It sucked big time and it REALLY hurt - almost like when the femoral nerve block wore off in the middle of the night. He said he wouldn't let me go home and get depressed because we lost groun. I hated him for the minute it took to pull my head back together - but then I got my adult hat back on and realized he kept his promise and we mainained the 90.
So here I sit - heating pad on the quad - hanging the knee with 10 pounds of weight! Reading all the wonderful posts on theis wonderful forum!
All will be well - I know that I will catch up with all you 120s when my time is right - until then - I will keep hanging, bending, icing, heating and giggling at all the wonderful posts here at BoneSmart!
Enjoy the day - and stay SAFE if you are in IKE's path - prayers are with all you souther Texans!! (my neighbor has family in BAytown!)
MArianne
I don't know how I would get through these days without your wonderful insights, comments and chuckles! You all managed to bring a smile and silly giggle to me this AM after yet another semi-frustrating PT session yesterday afternoon. I know it is part of the rehab - but - man - I sure swelled up after yesterday! Like a baseball on the top of the medial side of my knee. I know - no pain no gain - but.... ughhhh. The guy I see talked about adhesions for the first time. He had me heat up for 10 - 15 like usual then we did something new - he said we would do it everytime - If "you can handle it" - I said sure - So ... heel up on a prolled pillow and he massages and then works the knee down to the table - feels like he's hyper extending it - but I don't think that it actually happening. I thought it was for extension - he said some - but he thinks he might be able to break up and get the knee bending by doing that. I asked him what he thought the OS might recommend - He is so "appropriate". That's a mystery - and it is his call based on what he thinks and what we have accomplished. I love the fact he said that they don't rec anything - except for pt - The surgeon is the "guy". So..... the assistant that works there - who is also awesome - she just can't bend me - talked about a brace that gets cranked- sounds like a dynasplint or something. Anyway - He pushed and pushed and pushed and worked it down. No major issues untli the last 3 pushes - but We hung in - then we biked and HUNG (I HATE THAT) and then we bent. I knew it was tight and swollen from the week but we talked and said he would hit 90 no matter what. And he did - not sure if I did. It sucked big time and it REALLY hurt - almost like when the femoral nerve block wore off in the middle of the night. He said he wouldn't let me go home and get depressed because we lost groun. I hated him for the minute it took to pull my head back together - but then I got my adult hat back on and realized he kept his promise and we mainained the 90.
So here I sit - heating pad on the quad - hanging the knee with 10 pounds of weight! Reading all the wonderful posts on theis wonderful forum!
All will be well - I know that I will catch up with all you 120s when my time is right - until then - I will keep hanging, bending, icing, heating and giggling at all the wonderful posts here at BoneSmart!
Enjoy the day - and stay SAFE if you are in IKE's path - prayers are with all you souther Texans!! (my neighbor has family in BAytown!)
MArianne
AlaskanTKR
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Jo - Thanks - but its really all of you who ROCK (or using 5th grade lingo BONESMART _ROX!). I have a feeling there are lots of others who are lurking about that would agree that this forum has gotten us through some really rough times. I remember reading somewhere that some peole can really end up "blue" or worse - depressed during this process of healing. I can totally see where that could happen. I have made the decision to try really hard to jump on the computer as often as "time" - not desire permits so that I can chat with others who share our pain, excitement over riding a stationary bike, confusion, etc.... It has really helped my mind to get back here to firends that I have made who have helped me through.... No one else really understands why its important to be able to fully bend your knee or how something that looks "heeled" (no more staples - just a jealthy scar) can still ache so. You all do!
So as I sit again ahnging the knee while I type - I just want you all to know what a great group you ALL are - and THANKS!
MArianne
So as I sit again ahnging the knee while I type - I just want you all to know what a great group you ALL are - and THANKS!
MArianne
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Marianne,
You are part of this whole group too. I think I would have been at my doc's office once a week and calling every other day if not for my friends here. I'm sure the antidepressants would be doubled by now too.
I empathize with the IEP writing too. Of course I'm fired so none for me right now.
I am seriously thinking about taking this school year off and trying to get my family back on track. I always give so much to my students, that I tend to ignore my own.
Of course my knee might make me have to stay home longer anyway. Although my upper back has been sooooo bad, fusion may be brought up by me at the next visit!!!!
Life is up in the air . I do feel for you and others who are working after replacement surgery and making it to pt.
I know it is really rough. You are all great strong people and it will work.
Have a great week .
Is your OS apt this Thursday?
Don't forget to let us know how it goes.
Judy
You are part of this whole group too. I think I would have been at my doc's office once a week and calling every other day if not for my friends here. I'm sure the antidepressants would be doubled by now too.
I empathize with the IEP writing too. Of course I'm fired so none for me right now.
I am seriously thinking about taking this school year off and trying to get my family back on track. I always give so much to my students, that I tend to ignore my own.
Of course my knee might make me have to stay home longer anyway. Although my upper back has been sooooo bad, fusion may be brought up by me at the next visit!!!!
Life is up in the air . I do feel for you and others who are working after replacement surgery and making it to pt.
I know it is really rough. You are all great strong people and it will work.
Have a great week .
Is your OS apt this Thursday?
Don't forget to let us know how it goes.
Judy
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Good Plan Doug
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