The updated knee swells up just about every evening. 
Sometimes the ankle joins in. 
I will try taking a diuretic tablet w evening meal next few days and see what happens.
It good to have goals and dreams. @Thesoutherncook I don't remember where I posted it, but I did make a remark somewhere about the fact that Spence was a he, so that brings in a whole other set of issues... male bravado, the need to show off, etc! 
@Jockette, I hope that you were able to glean some helpful information from my thread, as well as a few chuckles. I would be institutionalized by now if I couldn't find a lighter side! 
I never said that Spence and I are on friendly terms, it just helps to have a name to complain, gripe, and yell at! 
Hopefully I can find some time this week to give an overall update, as Friday will mark my 4 month kneeversary. Keeping fingers crossed! 
Yes, lately he has been all about trying new things without giving me advanced notice. After it's done, I always take a pause to contemplate what happened, what the 
he was thinking (if indeed he was thinking) and what potential repercussions it may have for me.
So, today we managed the *porta potty squat*. 
When you gotta go, well, you gotta go. I wasn't at work yet & knew I wouldn't make it. I am in a somewhat rural area, but have learned where clean bathrooms, portable and otherwise, are located. So we stopped. As I am sure that you are aware, even though they are cleaned regularly (yes, I have seen it happen), there isn't enough disinfectant in the world to make me feel ok with sitting on one, even with gobs of toilet paper lining the seat! 
Also, not much leg room, and very low seat! So I held onto the door handle and squatted to take care of business. 
My legs were shaky, but I managed, and Spence was no more aggravated by that than by anything else he has done thus far.
So while pain and swelling have been higher this week, no additional pain was added. Still trying to figure out how come Spence hurts as much as he does. 
this week. It's probably all testosterone related, ya know? He just keeps pushing the envelope without consulting you first. 
I am as well, but the cramped quarters of porta potty and lack of much of anything to hold onto makes it even more challenging and scary!
Well, once Spence is ready for that. I think I might be ready before he is, but I have gone along with his adventures, so maybe he would go along with this. 
I really want a life! Yes, I know. Patience.
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