TKR Clara welcomes her new knee!!!

[newlybionic]

That is so wonderful! I'm so very happy for you!

 

[Happydale]

I hope your life is returning to blessed normal, Clara! After a scare like that, one gets a newfound appreciation for "normal", and we're less likely to take our wonderful lives for granted. One of the things I always notice from checking in on BoneSmart is that we all have so many worries that are never realized. You'd think we could just relax a bit, but noooo, we have to fret anyway. I'm so happy for you. Congratulations.

 

[uva55]

@zammie24 yes, my husband and I are Cuban, I have lived in this wonderful country since I was 11 and my husband since he was 4. We are actually going to Cuba, for a short trip, next week, we are staying with my cousin she lives in Cojimar. It is a bitter-sweet experience going to visit, I love seeing my family, but I hate seeing the challenges they have to face on daily basis. I am looking forward to celebrating my birthday in Cuba, it has been a long time since I had a birthday there.

 

[sheliac]

I can see how the trip will be bittersweet. But I'm so happy you get to go. Wow.


Shelia
RTKR - 8/23/16
LTKR - 10/11/16

 

[greatlakes]

Enjoy your time with family!

 

[zammie24]

Have a wonderful time Clara! Que disfruten!


Mercedes Z - RTKR Aug 15th

 

[uva55]

@zammie24 Gracias

 

[uva55]

Well I accidentally made a big boo boo on my knee yesterday. I could not find my Mederma cream with SFP so I sprayed Nutrogena Sunscreen on my knee because I was wearing a pair shorts and part of the scar was exposed, well I guess that area is still very sensitive and now I have a red rash that stings and it also it stinks that I did that, but I really thought it would be ok. I put some A&D diaper rash ointment (my granddaughters') and it actually feels better and it seems less red...There is always something

 

[sistersinhim]

Oh man. Is it your whole knee or just the scar? I'm afraid to do anything to that!

 

[thecoll]

@uva55 Wow, I would of done the same thing with the sun screen. Wow the things we will encounter on this journey is crazy. I hope you have a wonderful trip to Cuba!

 

[uva55]

@sistersinhim I was a spray can so its the entire front the knee, anywhere the spray hit. :(

Sometimes I feel that after TKR they should put you in a bubble and don't let you our for at least 6 months.

 

[uva55]

@thecoll Thanks, I will, I have to pack tonight. My cousin in Cuba sends me e-mails every day, she can't wait, I guess she has planned a big birthday party for me on Saturday, LOL

 

[Floridagal]

I've used spray sunscreen today and no reaction. I'm guessing that you are allergic to this particular brand. Too bad. I hope the rash goes away quickly.

 

[sistersinhim]

I know what you mean! Every little thing seems to escalate other 'problems'. We're so careful with our knees now, but still can do things to make them angry. I remember about two months ago a was having some mean pains and thought I'd try arthritis formula Tiger Balm. It made it much worse! I got that washed up as fast as possible. I won't do that again! Ice on it and moisturizer and that's all!

Have a wonderful, painfree trip! Stay safe!

 

[Tabbycat]

@uva55 is Saturday your birthday?

 

[uva55]

@Tabbycat Yes, it is

 

[sheliac]

Saying prayers that the rash heals quickly. My scar is so dry it's irritating but OS told me not to put anything on it except soap and water. I thought he would have a stroke when I asked about plain Vaseline, much less a moisturizer. But I would have used sunscreen -- never thought not to!


Shelia
RTKR - 8/23/16
LTKR - 10/11/16

 

[dianehelen]

Ughh thats sounds painful. NOT fair. I went to put some eyedrops in my dry eyes a few days ago. I picked up a small bottle of hand sanitizer, opened it, but just before I put in in my eye, the shape of the bottle just felt wrong. Whew, that could have been very un fun.

Are you leaving for Cuba Saturday? Hope you have a spectacular trip.

 

[uva55]

@sheliac my OS told me I could use Mederma after 6 weeks, once the scar was 100% healed, I use the one with SFP, but yesterday I was in a hurry trying to leave the house and could not find it so I thought the sunscreen would be ok, he said to make sure to use sunscreen for the first year to make sure the scar would not be so noticeable, so I never thought twice about spraying it. I washed it with soap and water about 1 1/2 ago and applied Caledryl , it actually feels much better it is not as red.

 

[uva55]

@dianehelen we leave Thursday morning for Cuba and come back on Monday, I used up all the vacation time I had so we can't stay longer.