Doing Right This Time

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

Well I have been told that people that have worked in the medical field can be the worse patients, well it true for me. I didn't go to the hospital last night after the fall because I know for broken toes they just tape them together and why should I waste my time going? I do have a bruise on the left knee which isn't too bad and because i took a easy today, I am tender but not bad. i did go a doctor that I had a appointment already and boy was it a wast of time. staying home and take a easy would of been better. however the day was wonderful, I got up in the 60s I think. the sun did feel good. Getting out of the house is always good. I have decided to get a new car because everytime I turn around it has a problem and I am tired of spending money on a old car. I do hope everyone had a good day and for those who are just starting the healing process take your time and listen to your body. It will tell you what you should do. Ice, Rest, Pain control, and if needed cry. well thats enough from the person who had trouble with what you should do. Take care:doggieshmooze:Tashia:DOH:

 

[Jamie]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

Tashia....so sorry you have this additional challenge! Do rest, relax and let yourself recover from this fall, okay? I'm sending healing vibes your way.....

 

[Josephine]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

Last night I fell again and this time I'm pretty sure I have a broken toe

Well I have been told that people that have worked in the medical field can be the worse patients, well it true for me. I didn't go to the hospital last night after the fall because I know for broken toes they just tape them together and why should I waste my time going? I did go a doctor that I had a appointment already and boy was it a waste of time.

Oh poor Tashia! I really feel for you! About a month before I had my knee done, I tapped (yes, literally tapped) my little toe on the side of the bath and it shattered! Wasn't too painful until a few days later and then I could barely walk on it. But like you, I figured I knew that they did for that and did it myself. Here is my photo evidence for that fun experience! Hope yours heals up quickly!

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

Josephine, Thank you for the picture is gave me a good:hysterical: I needed it. Have a very quite day. I will no doubt get a appointment because I just got a very sharp pain from my knee which was had the replacement. Feeling down, waiting for pain pill to take affect. I want to get settled in my apartment so bad and have things in place so I feel at home. :cry4:

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

Well Josephine i ended up in the ER yesterday, not for the fall but for the stomach. It really give me a bad time. they did do a cat scan so at least there isn't a any real serious but I did need morphine to cut the pain so that does concern me a lot. I wish I knew what is going on. They looked at the toe and went "yes it broken" but they didn't even tape it. So much for tender loving care. Now if I can just get over feeling so weak. They took blood test and everything i guess was fine. Probaly (sp) was weak because of all the stomach pain. The pain class yesterday was ok. So far haven't learned any new thing I didn't already know. I do need to get out my medatations (sp)taped and start using them again. Thats all from me for now. I need to lay down and rest. Everyone take care. :doggieshmooze:tashia:rolleyespink:

 

[Jamie]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

Gosh, Tashia....so sorry to hear you are having a rough patch. I hope things get settled for you soon.

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

Jamie, Something just dawn on me, I wonder how much of pain has really been my stomach instead of my hip? The new med the doctor gave me is working better for right now. I just had a burst of energy and thats why I wonder how much has been my stomach? Well we will find out to see if i can stop taking the pain pills because my stomach is getting under control. I just spent some time on getting my sewing which sure felt good and also did some work in the kitchen. Feel more positive. Now if i could just get rid of the bruises. No pictures will be put on the net due to wear the bruises are . :hysterical: Feel tired will no dough will go to be early. Everyone take care and remember each day is one day closer to full recovery. :doggieshmooze:Tashia

 

[Jamie]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

It could be, Tashia. Time will tell...but I'm glad you are feeling better now.

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

Jamie, Had a good day however it didn't last. Tonight isn't a good night. Really feeling down. The pain in my stomach is better. I don't know if the feeling on down is a side effect of all the meds I''m now taking. the med are really strong and makes me more concern why do I need such strong dugs for the stomach if nothing is serious. Well was hoping to go to sewing but the same thing happen as last time. Didn't get to go. I better stop because I really getting about this. :doggieshmooze:Tashia:skeptical:

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

Well I was wroke up with pain and I took a pain pill and i am now getting sleepy so I will no dought go back to bed. with my spellng this bad maybe thats a good thing. I did go about 12 hours between pain pills so that is postive. Everyone take care and have a good day. :doggieshmooze:Tashia

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

Spending a pretty quite day. I'm trying to unpack because if I don't do it, it won't get done. Trying to rest every hour. My stomach isn't happy but that the way it is. Just took pain pills so it should be better in a few minutes. It almost 10 hours since i had the last ones. Will try to get some sewing done this week if possible. going to a pain class seriers. this week was about Balance. Setting goal that are more realistic in stead of what we dream of.
:doggieshmooze:tashia

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

Tonight I am ok but still trying to unpack and get thinks done. Remember each day puts you closer to being in full recover. :doggieshmooze:Tashia

 

[aretha]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

Hi Tashia,

Sooo sorry that things are so up and down with you lately. It doesn't hurt to have dreams, and to aim for the stars, but it seems that there is always another problem round the corner waiting to jump in the queue!

I am sorry that you are having to take so many meds to make the pain go away, and its always so frustrating when you have so much going on in your life, and everything seems to go against you and getting it done. Hang in there, time is a great healer, and you are trying to remain positive which is comendable Tashia.

You said yourself, "each day puts you closer to full recovery" and as long as you keep repeatng this to yourself, and keeping your positivity going, even though its hard, will get you through this in the end, and we will all give the biggest cheer!.

We are all following your thread, and ready to be there to cheer you up, or just commiserate with you, but praying that you get through this latest set back in record time. Be patient and keep yourself pain free if you can.

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

Had a very quiet day. My bruises are getting so much better. In fact most are already gone. I am knees are still sore but are getting better. I tried to get app. with my doctor but he is busy and the way things are going I might not need to have them checked. The toe is even better but a xray might be needed, I'm not sure I like the postion of the tip of the toe. As far as tummy it comes and go and most of the time is ok. But the first in the morning its unhappy the most. Just have to rid of stress but will just have to work thru it. Remember each day is one day closer to recover. :doggieshmooze:tashia

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

Tonight I think I have a turn around for the good. I am hardly any pain in my knees or hips and even my tummy is doing better. I have been thinking about my pain in my knees and the conculsion I have come to is they got stiff when I had my hip replacment and I also lost some of my radio in bending which I can get back by just doing my exercise. Probably not falling on the knees twice since New Year hasn't helped. But they are getting better from that too. I have been spending today just laying around and now all think is getting my sewing room ready for sewing so I can get going on my quilts. Also my inserts should be coming in pretty soon also. My broken toe is really healing and it to is hardly sore, I just have to be careful. Everyone take care and remember each day puts all of us one day closer to full recovery. :doggieshmooze:Tashia

 

[Randi]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

Tashia - your positive energy is positively inspirational . Glad you're feeling better...take care of you !

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

Randi, Have you walked your dog yet? I need to share something with you. When I got out of the hospital from cancer I was so weak there were times I could hardly move little alone walk. I lived where I had to walk my dog. So I had to walk her at least four times a day because I had to use small walks. Now what I really should say "She walked me". . My neighbord really laughted because she did pull me along. Everyone called her sledge dog because they would see her pulling me along.:hysterical: Each day she would start out slow and just like a coach she would see how strong I was by choosing the pace of the walk. I noticed every four or five days she would pick up the pace and see if I could keep up. After many weeks I finally could at least walk by her. Then I took the lead and we were back to normal.:yes 4: She also walked me after my knee replacement. What a wonderful dog! When she passed away I lost my coach, companion and a very good friend. I didn't put the last part in to make you sad, life does on and everytime I see your dog I wonder if she would also make a good coach. The only problem I had was she hated walking in the rain and those days I had to pull her out the door. She was a recure dog and soon I hope to go the shelders and get another. Keep up the good work and hug your dog for me. :doggieshmooze:Tashia

 

[Randi]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

Hi Tashia - Such a lovely post just for me..thank you ! I am still in Florida -its beautiful here but no dogs allowed so my Oliver is at home in Toronto with hubby and/or one of my kid-dogsitters when Hubby gets down here. I miss him terribly - He is our 3rd Golden and the most rambunctious -and huge - over 5 feet long and 120 lbs of muscle. I'm sure trying to get him (or us) "trained" to be somewhat civilized helped to speed my decision to have the surgery because i found it harder and harder to walk him -tho even as a pup he seemed to recognize my limitations and always was easier on me than others ..The great news is I do think I could keep up with him now...He is only 3 so hopefully will drive us batty for a long time. I have a sign on my door that says "I have a personal trainer" and it's a picture of a Golden pulling on a leash -no person to be seen ! Can't wait to get back to our hikes and outings ! Sorry I've gone on so long --this is one of my great talking points!:doggieshmooze:

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

I have a question. In March I have a two year anniversary for my knee replacement., Don't you go back every year to see that its ok? I know that I won't get a appointment with the person that did the surgrey, the only time he shows up if he gets to cut you. I'm really having second thoughts about him. It is so hard just to see him. Both knees are getting better after the fall but they do need to be looked at and it would be nice to get a doctor instead of a assistance. He is surpose to do my other knee and possible my hip. I still find I have pain in my knee even wearing new shoes and inserts, however I know the fall didn't help. Don't you think still hurting two years after surgrey is a little long? :doggieshmooze:Tashia:DOH:

 

[Jamie]

Re: knee still tender after over a year because of wearing old shoes

Tashia, checkup frequency is usually determined by the surgeon. As long as things are going fine, there really is no reason to go in and get an xray to see how things are.

You have some special circumstances that are likely resulting in some knee pain for you (falls, hip surgery, gait alignment). But if you are having pain in your knee and would be more comfortable knowing the implant is fine, by all means make an appointment and go in for a checkup.

If you want to talk with your surgeon when you go in, ask to do that when you make the appointment. It should be possible. You could also hunt out a different surgeon, if that is something you want to do. Either way....you have the right to request to be seen by the doctor during your visit.