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SadKnee
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I had the Physio arrive who did not introduce himself and lifted my knee roughly and said I should be up to at least 69 well I got to 48 and then hit the stop button. I asked the nurse if she could call him as he had left his number with me. When he returned he said "OK lets get it going.. I said the only thing going is "You" and I do not want to see you again. Once he left I burst into tears and the nurse in charge said I had done right thing & was wrong. - See more at: https://bonesmart.org/forum/threads/chinook-in-recovery.18267/page-3#sthash.XFpolEr1.dpuf
Hi Chinook, you did the right thing here. You poor thing on top of everything in your recovery you did not need this. Karma will get this person one day! Please take care of yourself.
Hi Chinook, you did the right thing here. You poor thing on top of everything in your recovery you did not need this. Karma will get this person one day! Please take care of yourself.
Toothfairy
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Hello Chinook, how are you doing today? I hope you don't have too many extra aches and pains from your fall.
Take it easy and be very kind to yourself. You are doing well and each day brings you closer to that lovely shiny new knee that is pain free.
Sending you a hug and a big sunny smile,
Toothfairy x
Take it easy and be very kind to yourself. You are doing well and each day brings you closer to that lovely shiny new knee that is pain free.
Sending you a hug and a big sunny smile,
Toothfairy x
Hi Chinook, very sound advice from Judy above... I hope you are resting up and feeling a bit better after your fall.
apart from that, how is the rest going, are your meds OK and are you getting some decent sleepies?
fernie x
apart from that, how is the rest going, are your meds OK and are you getting some decent sleepies?
fernie x
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Chinook
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Hi Toothfairy,
Have had a restful day and even had a afternoon nap
Woke up feeling good but yes I am sore all over from my fall. I am back to using the walker I was just not coordinated enough to use the crutches. Now I think people in my oncoming path will be safe
not so sure if I ever get on a bicycle again 
How are you Toothfairy? Hope you are doing well. I see you are from the UK. I lived all over the UK b4 meeting my husband in London he was a Bobby.We migrated to Australia in '79 and love it. We have 3 grown kids and one 2 year old grandchild.
I have an appt with my OS tomorrow morning to have sutures and stables removed and catch up with him. I am doing all the BS exercises because
they did not give me any to bring home I start physio at the hospital close by next Wednesday. 
Have a wonderful day. Sending hugs your way 
Have had a restful day and even had a afternoon nap
Woke up feeling good but yes I am sore all over from my fall. I am back to using the walker I was just not coordinated enough to use the crutches. Now I think people in my oncoming path will be safe not so sure if I ever get on a bicycle again How are you Toothfairy? Hope you are doing well. I see you are from the UK. I lived all over the UK b4 meeting my husband in London he was a Bobby.We migrated to Australia in '79 and love it. We have 3 grown kids and one 2 year old grandchild.
I have an appt with my OS tomorrow morning to have sutures and stables removed and catch up with him. I am doing all the BS exercises because
they did not give me any to bring home I start physio at the hospital close by next Wednesday. Have a wonderful day. Sending hugs your way
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Chinook
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Hi Fernie and a very Good Morning to you both over a nice cuppa 
Iam doing great with my meds just need the heavy stuff for nighttime and morning & occasionally one during the day but pretty good most of the time.After the fall I could have taken a box full 
LOL. I cannot wait to be able to get out again and into my photography.I miss squatting down so much to get that best shot. This will work one way by making me work on my website I never had time for until now. Once I get organised I will send u a link or put in my signature.
Fernie my dear friend hows things with you today? Hope you are feeling better? Sorry you had a bad day yesterday tp
Love and hugs 
Iam doing great with my meds just need the heavy stuff for nighttime and morning & occasionally one during the day but pretty good most of the time.After the fall I could have taken a box full LOL. I cannot wait to be able to get out again and into my photography.I miss squatting down so much to get that best shot. This will work one way by making me work on my website I never had time for until now. Once I get organised I will send u a link or put in my signature.Fernie my dear friend hows things with you today? Hope you are feeling better? Sorry you had a bad day yesterday tp
Love and hugs Hellooooooo chinook, good to hear you are Getting over that fall. I'm glad your meds are oK as well, I've cut mine back a fair amount now. Going to drs tomorrow as need a few refills and also need some advice about sleeping, don't know if you seen on my thread that Toothfairy supplied me some duff sleepy fairy dust wIth added sweet dreams, and it's not helped much... 
Anyway, I've had a better day and good PT as well.
Yes, please send a link for your site. It will be lovely when you cato back to your photos.
So, ten days out for you already, you'll feel Better when the staples are out. Does your knee feel tight at all? Mine does but it's not really painful, just feels stiff.
Look forward to your drs report tomorrow, take care, keep following the mantra. Fernie xx
Anyway, I've had a better day and good PT as well.
Yes, please send a link for your site. It will be lovely when you cato back to your photos.
So, ten days out for you already, you'll feel Better when the staples are out. Does your knee feel tight at all? Mine does but it's not really painful, just feels stiff.
Look forward to your drs report tomorrow, take care, keep following the mantra. Fernie xx
gami
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Morning Chinook, so glad to see you are feeling better after your fall and your meds are working for you.
It's interesting watching this forum and seeing the vast differences in treatments that BS receive worldwide but regardless of our pre/post-op regimes we all still deal with the same issues at sometime or other during our journey.
It's nice to have an absorbing interest to focus on...I do family history research and for me it opens up the World. Funny thing about Oz most of us are 'boat people' from somewhere or other... for us our families have Scots/English/Irish heritage and maybe in a year or so we will travel to all the places where we have roots..just to get the feel of where they all came from. Ken has a great aunt who married a serviceman post WW2 and they moved to the US to raise their family...so there's another voyage of discovery to focus on.
As generations have passed our family tree has become completely multicultural almost a mini UN. each new addition bringing new cultural concepts, cuisine and living patterns that we all have to gently adjust too. certainly is an interesting World one with our new knees we will be able to enjoy more fully.
chat soon
It's interesting watching this forum and seeing the vast differences in treatments that BS receive worldwide but regardless of our pre/post-op regimes we all still deal with the same issues at sometime or other during our journey.
It's nice to have an absorbing interest to focus on...I do family history research and for me it opens up the World. Funny thing about Oz most of us are 'boat people' from somewhere or other... for us our families have Scots/English/Irish heritage and maybe in a year or so we will travel to all the places where we have roots..just to get the feel of where they all came from. Ken has a great aunt who married a serviceman post WW2 and they moved to the US to raise their family...so there's another voyage of discovery to focus on.
As generations have passed our family tree has become completely multicultural almost a mini UN. each new addition bringing new cultural concepts, cuisine and living patterns that we all have to gently adjust too. certainly is an interesting World
one with our new knees we will be able to enjoy more fully.chat soon
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Chinook
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Good evening Fernie and Gami xxx
Hope you have had a good day Gami and that you will have a great one as well Fernie Shall we all go out shopping and have a coffee? That would be fantastic for all of our BS friends a good get together 
I got my staples out today and all went well the incision feel much looser now no complaints this end.
I am having a bad time with my vision, bladder, and speech Grrr I was hoping like heck it would not happen but the MS looks like it is kicking in. The OS said he is not surprised and they were concerned it may happen. Not to worry will just keep cool still very hot here.
Once the cool weather kicks in it will be much better.
How is everyone today? Resting and icing and exercising?
Anyone ready for surgery the very best of luck and see you on here soon.
Hope you have had a good day Gami and that you will have a great one as well Fernie
Shall we all go out shopping and have a coffee? That would be fantastic for all of our BS friends a good get together I got my staples out today and all went well the incision feel much looser now no complaints this end.
I am having a bad time with my vision, bladder, and speech Grrr I was hoping like heck it would not happen but the MS looks like it is kicking in. The OS said he is not surprised and they were concerned it may happen. Not to worry will just keep cool still very hot here.
Once the cool weather kicks in it will be much better.How is everyone today? Resting and icing and exercising?
Anyone ready for surgery the very best of luck and see you on here soon.
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Chinook
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Sadknee and Bottomshollo,
THank you so much for your kind messages sorry I did not have time ti get back to you this morning b4 I left for the OS.
HUGS
THank you so much for your kind messages sorry I did not have time ti get back to you this morning b4 I left for the OS.
HUGS
Toothfairy
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Hi Chinook, I am pleased that your staple removal went well. Sorry to hear your MS is having a tantrum, hope it gives you a break soon. You could really do without that.
I am Scottish but live in the South of England.
Sounds like you have good family support, do they live close by?
I have one grandchild who is 4 and another one who is a work in progress. They are such a joy and a delight.
I hope to be joining you on the recovery side very soon, scheduled for Saturday but I have been warned a last minute cancellation is a possibility due to lack of beds. Might just have to take my own,
Hope you are having a good day,
Sending a hug,
Toothfairy x
I am Scottish but live in the South of England.
Sounds like you have good family support, do they live close by?
I have one grandchild who is 4 and another one who is a work in progress. They are such a joy and a delight.
I hope to be joining you on the recovery side very soon, scheduled for Saturday but I have been warned a last minute cancellation is a possibility due to lack of beds. Might just have to take my own,
Hope you are having a good day,
Sending a hug,
Toothfairy x
gami
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Hi Chinook definitely would enjoy that coffee. 
My staples are out now too and like you my knee feels a little freer. I overdid it a bit yesterday...wandered down to the 'joint ward' while we were at the hospital to say thanks to the nursing staff...even walked to the little cafe near the ward to pick up a coffee...feeling quite pleased with myself came home iced rested etc...but it was all too much and last night new knee was very unhappy. 
Guess I will keep getting these painful lessons until I learn how much is too much.
But hey we're over another hurdle staples all gone...one step closer to sharing that coffee...but in the meantime go easy on yourself. The weather on our side of the island has been wet wet and wetter with some humid uncomfortable days throw in just to encourage the weeds in my garden to thrive...it looks a bit like a tropical jungle out there but too soggy to mow. But no point worrying about it won't be long and that cooler weather will kick in and over here it will be a lot drier and as you said more comfortable.
My staples are out now too and like you my knee feels a little freer. I overdid it a bit yesterday...wandered down to the 'joint ward' while we were at the hospital to say thanks to the nursing staff...even walked to the little cafe near the ward to pick up a coffee...feeling quite pleased with myself came home iced rested etc...but it was all too much and last night new knee was very unhappy. Guess I will keep getting these painful lessons until I learn how much is too much. But hey we're over another hurdle staples all gone...one step closer to sharing that coffee...but in the meantime go easy on yourself. The weather on our side of the island has been wet wet and wetter with some humid uncomfortable days throw in just to encourage the weeds in my garden to thrive...it looks a bit like a tropical jungle out there but too soggy to mow. But no point worrying about it won't be long and that cooler weather will kick in and over here it will be a lot drier and as you said more comfortable.
Hi chinook, how are things? Sorry the MS is kicking off, shame as you have enough on your plate.
Still at least the staples have gone which is a good step forward. I suppose it must be your autumn coming along as our daffodils are springing up now. I m longing for someWarner weather, it's been so cold lately andi want to get in the garden.
Im ok, busy day, even 3 things is busy these days! Saw a couple of friends and had drs to top up meds. Am hoping to have my 2nd stage cut down in the next few days but I find after 5 to 6 hours or so I can feel the pain coming in so that's my trigger. Some days it really isn't too bad.
Been walking outside more today and down to one crutch and that's fine. At physio yesterday I had to learn to walk again and so I've been practising that.
Take care chinook and best wishes Fernie x
Still at least the staples have gone which is a good step forward. I suppose it must be your autumn coming along as our daffodils are springing up now. I m longing for someWarner weather, it's been so cold lately andi want to get in the garden.
Im ok, busy day, even 3 things is busy these days! Saw a couple of friends and had drs to top up meds. Am hoping to have my 2nd stage cut down in the next few days but I find after 5 to 6 hours or so I can feel the pain coming in so that's my trigger. Some days it really isn't too bad.
Been walking outside more today and down to one crutch and that's fine. At physio yesterday I had to learn to walk again and so I've been practising that
.Take care chinook and best wishes
Fernie x
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Hi Lillian, I just caught up on your thread. I guess you didn't get the bulletin but falling is strictly forbidden Bonesmart members. Now you know and that won't be happening again. It sounds like you're doing great actually. This early recovery is a rough business but it really does move right along with little accomplishments each day. Slow but sure wins the race, as my dad used to say.
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Chinook
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G'Day Fernie,
Sounds like you have had a good day. It is great you have spring on the way. It is The beginning of March here and the year we arrived in '70 it was 42C so hot hot hot. Today we have the air-conditioner going it is 38C so still over 100F. I am looking forward to Autumn the parks are always beautiful.
I am very lucky hopefully got my pain management under control just seem to need some night and morning and Occasionally after physio. It is great when we can start our baby steps without aids but hubby said not when he is not in the house or I am alone, Just have to use common sense and would hate another fall so steady does it.
That was great you saw some friends. It is so great to know life is on the up and up and I know it is far from over but I can see a light at the end of the tunnel. I am just enjoying the good while I can. Have a great day!!!
Sounds like you have had a good day. It is great you have spring on the way.
It is The beginning of March here and the year we arrived in '70 it was 42C so hot hot hot. Today we have the air-conditioner going it is 38C so still over 100F. I am looking forward to Autumn the parks are always beautiful.I am very lucky hopefully got my pain management under control just seem to need some night and morning and Occasionally after physio. It is great when we can start our baby steps without aids but hubby said not when he is not in the house or I am alone, Just have to use common sense and would hate another fall so steady does it.
That was great you saw some friends.
It is so great to know life is on the up and up and I know it is far from over but I can see a light at the end of the tunnel. I am just enjoying the good while I can. Have a great day!!!
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Chinook
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Hi Chinook, I am pleased that your staple removal went well. Sorry to hear your MS is having a tantrum, hope it gives you a break soon. You could really do without that.
I am Scottish but live in the South of England.
Sounds like you have good family support, do they live close by?
I have one grandchild who is 4 and another one who is a work in progress. They are such a joy and a delight.
I hope to be joining you on the recovery side very soon, scheduled for Saturday but I have been warned a last minute cancellation is a possibility due to lack of beds. Might just have to take my own,
Hope you are having a good day,
Sending a hug,
Toothfairy x
Hi Toothfairy,
Wow Scottish. I lived in Glasgow for 10 years growing up and 2 year in St Andrews. I loved Scotland.
I am so hoping you will be ok and get that bed that has your name on it
Good luck Take your own and set up in the corridor 
might work LOL.I have rested a lot today with the MS I have no choice but I have been lucky as far as pain goes. Spent too long sitting at the computer so now time for Ice, and elevate,
Hugs and enjoy your day!!!
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Chinook
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Hi Lillian, I just caught up on your thread. I guess you didn't get the bulletin but falling is strictly forbidden Bonesmart members. Now you know and that won't be happening again. It sounds like you're doing great actually. This early recovery is a rough business but it really does move right along with little accomplishments each day. Slow but sure wins the race, as my dad used to say.
Hi rlwintin,
I have had a snail slow day today and feel much better for it. So good to hear from you. How are you doing?
Guess your Springtime is close. I love Spring and Autumn. Take Care and enjoy your day
rlwintin
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I am doing so well, it's hard to believe sometimes. I'm a little over four months out. I haven't tried running yet but can pretty much walk for miles, ride the bike and my knee doesn't bother me. My feet yes, but not the knee. Yes, it's lovely spring here. We don't like to get too hot in my neck of the woods, cool and damp, that's the ticket.
SadKnee
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Hi Chinook, just dropping by to say Hello and see how it feels to have your staples out? I hope you have a ice day! Sorry to hear you fell. Take care!
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