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Oh my, I can't imagine kneeling on a new knee!

Did you eat something before you took your pills? That seems to help quite a bit with the nausea.
 
I did, but I take quite a handful (I will have my own med cart at the nursing home one day), but perhaps it had something to do with the combination I took, as I added some in that I usually take separately.
 
Well, I just had a rather interesting development. Was getting ready to try to settle in for the night, and sat on my bed like I always *used to* when getting things in order (i.e. setting alarm, plugging devices in, getting book, etc ). Now, one might think that sitting is not such a big deal, as we have all done waaaayyyyy too much sitting during our recoveries. But, the kicker here is that without even thinking, I sat crossed legged! Just as if it was normal, as it is frequently how I sat prior to Bionic Spence. :mind blown: He didn't fuss or argue or anything. Of course when I looked down and realized what I had done I uncrossed legs so as not to aggravate Spence, but for me and my quest to reduce the amount if thought I give to Spence, I thought this was huge! Doing *normal* stuff without planning it all out first! Maybe there is a light somewhere at the end of this long dark tunnel after all!
 
:wowspring::yes!::happydance::yay: You're on your way to "normal!" I've had a few moments like that myself.

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Well, today marked a momentous occasion in Bionic Spence's journey towards *normalcy* (and I use that term very loosely, as there is not much normal about me!:snork:). In any case, he decided to completely severe ties with the cane. Not to worry, he had a good attorney and received everything in the settlement!:thumb: I haven't been using the cane for quite some time now, maybe 2 months, but when I went back to work I put the cane in my vehicle *just in case*. I haven't had to use it, so it just sat there, mocking poor Spence as a reminder that he isn't all grown up yet. So today was the day that Spence put his foot down and kicked it out!:flabber: It was a proud moment once the initial shock and sadness wore off. Nice to see him get rid of that :censored:!
 
It feels good to get rid of the cane (I also no longer use it) even though it was a trusty and unassuming assistive device. Mine still sits in the living room, ready and willing if called upon to serve. Still, it feels so good to not have to use it. To be that stable and competent with the new knee(s). I think I will start to store mine in the trunk of the car, though, as a just in case thing. Spence clearly feels more hostile toward his cane than we do ours! :heehee:

Congratulations on the major forward progress! And the kneeling. I'm envious, but not willing just yet to put the twins to the test.
 
Good for Spence! I still have mine in the car and one in the truck even though I haven't been using either one of them for a while now. It's like a mental crutch knowing it's there! And goodness knows the mental healing is almost as hard as the physical with this surgery. Maybe I should take a page from Spence's book and kick them to the curb!
 
Please, no envy needed! Again, that was out of necessity, not desire! Not ready to take up work tiling floors or anything!:heehee:
 
Even now I have a cane in my car and my friend's car, just in case!
 
that's great Fire wolf ~ shows that you feel confident getting on without it. i could never get the hang of using a cane but i'm thinking if i go hiking in the forest or this winter walking the dog in the snow (can't avoid the hill that goes to our street), i would consider using a couple of those walking poles or maybe just one with the dog. isn't it nice to feel confident that your new knee is stable?
 
Thanks @liam2015, and yes, I would think some type of trekking poles or walking stick might be helpful on slippery slopes. If I actually went hiking this past weekend, I have a nice walking stick that I was going to take to use. The stability is nice, just need to get the strength back, the swelling and residual pain gone, and get it so I can kick myself in the bum with it!
 
Hmm....I have kept a cane in my car since THR five years ago...just in case, lol! That said, good for you if you feel that level of confidence in Spence! Huzzah!
 

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