TKR Diney's got another new knee!

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Diane, love that hat---you look soooo posh! And you have a handsome son, too. And you danced! Just so happy you enjoyed yourself and that your knees behaved themselves.

Sounds as if you may be ready to do a tour. Time sure makes a difference, doesn't it? There was a time you thought you'd never get here----AND HERE YOU ARE!

Take care, keep us posted, we care.

 

[Jazyb]

Hi Diane

Wow, you all look absolutely stunning and your outfit is gorgeous. I love the brides dress and a very good looking son you have. It is great how our knees behaved on the day!

Keep us posted on all your Olympic preparations.

 

[Diney]

It's been a while but I had to post today as it's the 6th month anniversary of my left knee and almost 9 months for the right. Things are getting better all the time and my new knees went back to work on Wednesday! I took a small group on a walk in the east end of London finishing outside the Olympic Park. My knees behaved very well and I really enjoyed getting back to guiding. I am not rushing back to lots of work but have another tour next week - highlights of the British Museum for some students from South America.
For everyone following behind I just want to say that recovery can seem to take for ever and I have had my share of frustration. BUT it is all worth it eventually. I went to a function last night and stood and chatted for an hour and a half - something I couldn't do before. I still have a way to go but my life has opened up again and I am so grateful for the surgery.

 

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Diane's back on the tour trail---with two terrific man-made knees! So good to hear from you and so happy that life is getting back to "normal" and that you're easing into work. Take care--don't be a stranger, let us hear from you once in a while.

 

[speccybecky]

Lovely photos, Diane! My son's wedding is in September and i am hoping to wear shoes with a heel!
Missed the last train!?......that's what we'd call 'a dirty stop out!' :cocktail:

 

[Pumpkin]

Thanks for the great update, so happy you are back tour guiding!

 

[Campervan]

Hi Diane, only a few weeks now and I'll be your tour guide.

 

[Diney]

Thanks everyone!
Margaret I will let you know where I am staying when I have booked it!

 

[Diney]

Margaret posted a photo of our meeting in Queensland. We had a wonderful day and I posted on her thread but just want to add this.
While I have been on my world trip my knees have passed their 10th and 7th month anniversaries. After I left Queensland I went to Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain and I actually managed to climb a snowy slope to view the Tasman glacier. I can't tell you what a wonderful feeling it was to be up there. I never thought my knees would manage it but they are still improving all the time. Josephine tells us to be patient and she is so right!

 

[megbabyrn]

Diney,
You looked lovely with your hat! And your son is very handsome !! So glad you are easing back yo work!! I am just almost 5 weeks post arthroscopy on my left knee, and my RTKR is just 1 month younger than yours.i can't wait to go back to work!! How exciting you did a tor during the Olympics, I was glued to the TV, watching them.
Glad to hear your knees are doing well, and so are you!!

 

[Janet2012]

Hi Diney, Just wanted to say I am so happy you were able to so enjoy your travels! I am on vacation now and know how you feel about being able to do STUFF with your new knees!

 

[Jazyb]

Diane, good for you making it up a snowy slope and down! How amazing to be able to do that so soon - pat on the back for you. I hope your trip was as wonderful as it sounded. Keep in touch

 

[Diney]

Just a quick post to say I returned home safely from my big trip a week ago and my knees are just fine. It really was a joy not just to walk everywhere but also to manage all the airport check in queues and security with all the standing and walking that entails.
However a couple of days later the dreaded labrynthitis returned - I have been unbalanced and dizzy and confined to home. I think seven flights, lots of boats, trains and coaches as well as lots of time zones finally took its toll but I did have a wonderful trip!
If I get better in time I have one more trip to do: a walking holiday in Jersey with an hour's flight next Saturday Sep 15. By then the right knee will be 11months old and the left 8months. I will let you know how I get on.

 

[Campervan]

Hi Diane, good to hear you've arrived home ok and knees behaved themselves. Let's hope labrynthitis clears up in time for your walking trip. I know how much you were looking forward to it. How was Auckland? And the wedding?

 

[Diney]

Hello everyone

I have just realised my second knee was one year old yesterday! So I thought I would post an update.

A few days ago I walked five miles for the first time - through mud, over stiles and up and down some gentle hills. This is what I had been hoping to achieve right from the start. It is such a glorious feeling to be back out in the open countryside without having to worry if my knees will behave themselves.

They are never going to be perfect. I can't squat down on my heels, can only get out of a bath with a great deal of difficulty and do have the odd aches and pains in the newest knee but I am still so glad I had both knees replaced.

I have gone back to work but only part time - I take groups of people round the Tower of London and the British Museum. I volunteer a morning a week in our church office manning the telephone and making coffee and I try and walk about 30 minutes a day.

I didn't make the Jersey walking holiday in September but we have now booked another one in Austria in June. So my goal is to work up to longer walks by then.

I wish everyone a Happy New Year and the very best with all your recoveries!

 

[Diney]

Hello everyone

I have just realised my second knee was one year old yesterday! So I thought I would post an update.

A few days ago I walked five miles for the first time - through mud, over stiles and up and down some gentle hills. This is what I had been hoping to achieve right from the start. It is such a glorious feeling to be back out in the open countryside without having to worry if my knees will behave themselves.

They are never going to be perfect. I can't squat down on my heels, can only get out of a bath with a great deal of difficulty and do have the odd aches and pains in the newest knee but I am still so glad I had both knees replaced.

I have gone back to work but only part time - I take groups of people round the Tower of London and the British Museum. I volunteer a morning a week in our church office manning the telephone and making coffee and I try and walk about 30 minutes a day.

I didn't make the Jersey walking holiday in September but we have now booked another one in Austria in June. So my goal is to work up to longer walks by then.

I wish everyone a Happy New Year and the very best with all your recoveries!

 

[speccybecky]

Good to hear your progress, Diney.

 

[KathyH]

Thanks for your update, Diney and it's a good one

 

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You may not have perfection, but it sure seems you've got the next thing to it. Back to making the kind of walks you love. Great update!

 

[Pumpkin]

Diane,
Thanks for catching us up on how you are doing. Great report!
Keep us posted from time to time.