forever39
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United StatesThanks everyone for info. I will check out the doctor's listed. I'm actually familiar with a couple of them. Anybody know anything about Dr. Meninghini out of IU? He was on cover of Best Docs Magazine in November. @Clipless I would love to have notes as well as x-rays. I should know they would have this stuff. I think I'm feeling so intimidated by my surgeon. As I look back, I should have walked, no run, out of his office, even with his credentials and records. He didn't even discuss x-rays before surgery until I asked to see them. It was actually a bizarre 1st visit. I had seen 2 other docs before making my decision. I think I was led to believe that knee replacement was common place, didn't even think about something going wrong--- especially a partial knee replacement. I think it was that partial replacement option that sold me on him. Everyone kept saying I was in great health and it would be a piece of cake. Hmmmmmm----live and learn.
Anyway, I finally have an appointment with the guy in late Jan.; I feel privileged
. I'm an overeducated, outspoken business owner who's dealt with just about every kind of person. And here I am confessing that I am terrified to see this guy, of complaining of pain, of asking for my records. No, he will not be cutting on me again. I think I'm seeing him to finally hear what he thinks. Although as I'm writing this, I figure he will say it's perfect, I should never have seen a pt, and I just need to wait. Then I expect he will be a snot when I ask for records. So the obvious question, why did I choose him? I had been dealing with bad knees for years. Since I'd never been sick, never had to deal with doctors, I kinda went for the guy with great schooling and accolades. And he came highly recommended by several people. Mostly, I had had a yukky summer of pain; couldn't do so many things I wanted outside. I made a quick decision and just did it (too many Nike commercials). And I'm still thinking the guy may be a great surgeon, lousy bedside, but skilled. I know things go wrong sometimes. I'm just trying to keep positive after a sleepless night. Had me a little pity party earlier and ate chocolate covered cherries.
Anyway, I finally have an appointment with the guy in late Jan.; I feel privileged
. I'm an overeducated, outspoken business owner who's dealt with just about every kind of person. And here I am confessing that I am terrified to see this guy, of complaining of pain, of asking for my records. No, he will not be cutting on me again. I think I'm seeing him to finally hear what he thinks. Although as I'm writing this, I figure he will say it's perfect, I should never have seen a pt, and I just need to wait. Then I expect he will be a snot when I ask for records. So the obvious question, why did I choose him? I had been dealing with bad knees for years. Since I'd never been sick, never had to deal with doctors, I kinda went for the guy with great schooling and accolades. And he came highly recommended by several people. Mostly, I had had a yukky summer of pain; couldn't do so many things I wanted outside. I made a quick decision and just did it (too many Nike commercials). And I'm still thinking the guy may be a great surgeon, lousy bedside, but skilled. I know things go wrong sometimes. I'm just trying to keep positive after a sleepless night. Had me a little pity party earlier and ate chocolate covered cherries.
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I tried propping myself on couch, but because it has cushions, I slipped between them. Boy that was fun getting out of! I actually had a hospital bed for awhile. My house has so many stairs getting to my own bed was several weeks of therapy in itself. I did see another doc last week. He's the one who hinted at bad placement. I will be seeing several docs, and doing lots more research before anyone cuts on me again. In the mean time, life goes on, painfully and thought provokingly.
SonnysWife
they keep me safe and calm.
If I lived closer I'd bring you my famous peanut butter fudge. We make tons of it for Christmas gifts. I prefer chocolate, so I don't eat it. Yea!!! Hopefully you are able to rest and aren't trying to run a house while hubby and kids are not there. I was by myself a lot too. I often napped with some good music on, iced, and elevated, so when everyone was home I was in a better mood. My crew has learned to deal with the messy house. I didn't do much for Christmas and actually wished for "out of towners" not to come (they didn't). I also did a lot of the exercises by myself. Somehow if I slowly bent my knee, it hurt less than if someone else did it. I read on here about someone else using a rocking chair---it works. I still do lots of extension exercises and contracting my quads. Again, I'm in control. I've read so much on Bonesmart about how important it is not to hurt ourselves and that the bending and stretching will come. I believe it. If you haven't read the articles, do. They helped me a lot. Keep your chin up---you've been in my thoughts. 
