sunflower
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You owned that 5K. :yes 4:
TKR Another small step forward to reclaiming my life!
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viver45
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You are truly an inspiration! Giving me something to hope for - walking again!
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carousel66
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Vivian
thank you!
it can come SLOW trust me, the recovery will have ups and downs.
but I KNEW 36 hours after surgery I had done the right thing. mostly because that old crusty painful joint was now SMOOTH and stable! it was awesome! and my leg was again straight!!!!
wow.. I wish I could bottle that feeling and inhale it from time time time!!!!
But just remember,,,, it takes time. and nothing can be rushed!
and THANKS Sunflower!!!!!
thank you!
it can come SLOW trust me, the recovery will have ups and downs.
but I KNEW 36 hours after surgery I had done the right thing. mostly because that old crusty painful joint was now SMOOTH and stable! it was awesome! and my leg was again straight!!!!
wow.. I wish I could bottle that feeling and inhale it from time time time!!!!
But just remember,,,, it takes time. and nothing can be rushed!
and THANKS Sunflower!!!!!
Cynthia07
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You are doing very well! great!
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carousel66
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I need to share a situation that happened today :th_heehee:
I had Jury Duty today, fine no problem happy to do it when called.
as went through security. I took phone out of my pocket put my purse and keys on the belt and walked through the metal detector. to my surprised and puzzlement the detector went off. I thought maybe it was the zipper on my light weight jacket. The security person said, no it is lower? I looked puzzled. she said do you have knee replacements. I said DUH :hysterical: yes!
I quick wanding and feeling the area around my knees and I was good to go.
it is clear that I'm not THINKING about my knees every day.
this is a good thing. My right knee is still sore, I see my Doc in about a week for my 6 month check up for the right knee. My left knee continues to be a superstar now 14 months old. My right knee functions well I just can't seem to get ride of some warm soreness.
I also took STAIRS today, 5 flights down at the court house and 3 flights UP at the parking garage!
I had Jury Duty today, fine no problem happy to do it when called.
as went through security. I took phone out of my pocket put my purse and keys on the belt and walked through the metal detector. to my surprised and puzzlement the detector went off. I thought maybe it was the zipper on my light weight jacket. The security person said, no it is lower? I looked puzzled. she said do you have knee replacements. I said DUH :hysterical: yes!
I quick wanding and feeling the area around my knees and I was good to go.
it is clear that I'm not THINKING about my knees every day.
this is a good thing. My right knee is still sore, I see my Doc in about a week for my 6 month check up for the right knee. My left knee continues to be a superstar now 14 months old. My right knee functions well I just can't seem to get ride of some warm soreness.
I also took STAIRS today, 5 flights down at the court house and 3 flights UP at the parking garage!
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carousel66
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It was such a strange feeling, I have flown 3 times since my LTKR and 1x since my RTKR and I'm always very aware of my bionic knees when flying but yesterday at the courthouse I just felt befuddled as to why the alarm went off :hysterical:
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carousel66
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Wish me a FUN weekend!
while I'm going to take my pain meds with me just in case... (I can't wait until I know no matter what I do I will not be "over doing" it.)
I fly out tonight to head down to Southern CA
on Saturday a 5K walk and a day spent at Santa Anita watching the races and the Santa Anita Derby! Sunday visiting with friends and MONDAY running around and playing at Disneyland all day!!!!!!
I had one mild - oh shoot.... moment when I checked in online for my flight, they do not have my seat reservation... I like having the knee I find "sore" (currently my right,,, but it is slowly getting better every day) on the isle so I can can stretch it... oh well, I'm sure it will work out... must a "minor" catch my breath moment. a few months ago it would have been a big panic moment.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
while I'm going to take my pain meds with me just in case... (I can't wait until I know no matter what I do I will not be "over doing" it.)
I fly out tonight to head down to Southern CA
on Saturday a 5K walk and a day spent at Santa Anita watching the races and the Santa Anita Derby! Sunday visiting with friends and MONDAY running around and playing at Disneyland all day!!!!!!
I had one mild - oh shoot.... moment when I checked in online for my flight, they do not have my seat reservation... I like having the knee I find "sore" (currently my right,,, but it is slowly getting better every day) on the isle so I can can stretch it... oh well, I'm sure it will work out... must a "minor" catch my breath moment. a few months ago it would have been a big panic moment.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
I have found staff very helpful when I fly. I just tell them I need an aisle seat due to needing to get up and stretch frequently (back problems). They are usually very good about getting you a seat. Give it a go!
Have a great time!
Have a great time!
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carousel66
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Hi
thanks Jaycey
the difference is that pretty much I know I will be able to handle it even if for some reason I'm stuck in a window seat?
I will ask at the airport, I have to do a special check in as I travel with medication in glass filled syringes for my MS and I will ask as soon as I get to the airport about the seat.
it is a smallish plan everyone has either a window or an isle.
thanks Jaycey
the difference is that pretty much I know I will be able to handle it even if for some reason I'm stuck in a window seat?
I will ask at the airport, I have to do a special check in as I travel with medication in glass filled syringes for my MS and I will ask as soon as I get to the airport about the seat.
it is a smallish plan everyone has either a window or an isle.
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carousel66
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Can you hear me now???? Okay this post is flat out total celebration - I AM getting better here is how I know how.
if is as much of what I AM doing as what I'm NOT doing.
I have had some good days the past few weeks, doing things I thought were "normal" things that I have not done in a decade... Here is MORE on that theme.
While in the past year I have walked 2, 5K walks I was needing to ice one or both of my knees and or take pain meds (narcotic pain meds) to either "get through" the walk or recover the days after.
Same for flying,, I have traveled by plane I think 4 or 5 times in the last 18 months. But never with out narcotic pain meds...
SO.... let me tell you about this past weekend.........
Thursday night after a full day of work I made a 2 hour flight down to CA - NO pain meds in fact no anti inflammatory meds and you know what? I felt FINE.
friday went for a 2 mile walk in SUNNY CA - felt GREAT. NO pain meds might have taken some anti anflams but no big deal.
This takes me to SATURDAY AM - 5 K walk at Santa Anita!!! as we drove down to the walk I considered taking 1/2 a Vicodin... and decided I really didn't need it? but just 10 weeks ago I never would have considered it.
After the walk I decided to take 1/2 a tablet. Mostly because I still had a day at the races ahead of me, a lot of sitting and walking up and down stairs. And you know what? I DID FINE... I really don't think I needed the 1/2 of a pill. And I also wondered if after that REALLY long day of miles and miles of walking and sitting I would need a tablet to sleep well. NOPE didn't take it and DIDN'T need it.
MONDAY -- a HUGE day planned at Disneyland!!!
this was a big first. first time since my 20s
NO Crutches, No Cane, NO PAIN MEDS.
and it was a HUGE day at Disney - we walked around or stood in line for about 10 1/2 hours - sat down for about 30 min at lunch but THAT is it!!!!
and you know what? end of the day and last night??? I FELT GREAT!!! NO PAIN MEDS
Flight home this morning? SCARY - a person who took A GOOD DEAL MORE OF HIS SEAT left me cramped and angry for my flight home but you know what? MY KNEES DIDN'T HURT!!!!!
So, am I perfect? NOPE not yet. I still have tight hamstrings, tight IT bands etc but I'm working on it!
so what is interesting, HUGE difference for me with "this" 2nd knee between 4 and 6 months post op!
My most amazing Left knee is 14 1/2 months out is just a rock star it feels so good.
My 2nd knee, the Right knee is 6 1/2 months old and it is doing just super!
if is as much of what I AM doing as what I'm NOT doing.
I have had some good days the past few weeks, doing things I thought were "normal" things that I have not done in a decade... Here is MORE on that theme.
While in the past year I have walked 2, 5K walks I was needing to ice one or both of my knees and or take pain meds (narcotic pain meds) to either "get through" the walk or recover the days after.
Same for flying,, I have traveled by plane I think 4 or 5 times in the last 18 months. But never with out narcotic pain meds...
SO.... let me tell you about this past weekend.........
Thursday night after a full day of work I made a 2 hour flight down to CA - NO pain meds in fact no anti inflammatory meds and you know what? I felt FINE.
friday went for a 2 mile walk in SUNNY CA - felt GREAT. NO pain meds might have taken some anti anflams but no big deal.
This takes me to SATURDAY AM - 5 K walk at Santa Anita!!! as we drove down to the walk I considered taking 1/2 a Vicodin... and decided I really didn't need it? but just 10 weeks ago I never would have considered it.
After the walk I decided to take 1/2 a tablet. Mostly because I still had a day at the races ahead of me, a lot of sitting and walking up and down stairs. And you know what? I DID FINE... I really don't think I needed the 1/2 of a pill. And I also wondered if after that REALLY long day of miles and miles of walking and sitting I would need a tablet to sleep well. NOPE didn't take it and DIDN'T need it.
MONDAY -- a HUGE day planned at Disneyland!!!
this was a big first. first time since my 20s
NO Crutches, No Cane, NO PAIN MEDS.
and it was a HUGE day at Disney - we walked around or stood in line for about 10 1/2 hours - sat down for about 30 min at lunch but THAT is it!!!!
and you know what? end of the day and last night??? I FELT GREAT!!! NO PAIN MEDS
Flight home this morning? SCARY - a person who took A GOOD DEAL MORE OF HIS SEAT left me cramped and angry for my flight home but you know what? MY KNEES DIDN'T HURT!!!!!
So, am I perfect? NOPE not yet. I still have tight hamstrings, tight IT bands etc but I'm working on it!
so what is interesting, HUGE difference for me with "this" 2nd knee between 4 and 6 months post op!
My most amazing Left knee is 14 1/2 months out is just a rock star it feels so good.
My 2nd knee, the Right knee is 6 1/2 months old and it is doing just super!
karmigirl
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Catherine,
What a terrific report, and I am so happy for you that things have come so far. You sound so exuberant in your post and well you should be.
What a terrific report, and I am so happy for you that things have come so far. You sound so exuberant in your post and well you should be.
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JUST ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, CATHERINE!!!!
It really does just get better and better and better. So happy for you. Judy
JUST ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, CATHERINE!!!!
It really does just get better and better and better. So happy for you.
Judy
jerseychick
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Wow....great report Catherine! You certainly have turned the corner. :yes 4:
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carousel66
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well one more update, looks like I'm signed sealed and delivered for awhile:th_heehee:
I had my 6 month follow up for my Right knee.
All looks good, I saw my OS, PA - that was okay. He was pleased with my progress says the soft tissue pain I'm having will continue to resolve I have green light to continue reclaiming my LIFE.
Next check up is in 3 yrs.
this weekend I'm walking in the Portland, OR MS Walk - not even sure how far it is:th_heehee: but am not worried about it! I know I can do it.
I had my 6 month follow up for my Right knee.
All looks good, I saw my OS, PA - that was okay. He was pleased with my progress says the soft tissue pain I'm having will continue to resolve I have green light to continue reclaiming my LIFE.
Next check up is in 3 yrs.
this weekend I'm walking in the Portland, OR MS Walk - not even sure how far it is:th_heehee: but am not worried about it! I know I can do it.
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