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I dread the floor. I can just see myself as being in one of those commercials yelling, "I've fallen and I can't get up!"

I suppose at some point, though, I will have to try it. Maybe next year.
 
I would've never tried without one functioning leg - and even then it was almost a disaster the first time
 
Oh so tired today. Third night in a row with minimal sleep after several good nights. I decided to stay home from work and lounge on the couch with my ice machine and legs elevated - hope to do some napping.
 
Hope you got your nap in. It's a healthy thing to just take a break.
 
Now this is real progress @kmak81230; yeehaw! I'm a retired accountant and it would never even occur to me to keep spreadsheets or graphs on my progress, lol. I'm so glad you've let go of that; phew! I'm also happy to hear that some of my suggestions have really helped you.:yes!: I just hate giving a suggestion that fails, hahaha! I am very familiar with the "hurts so good," sensation....wish I wasn't, because of what necessitates it, but... there it is. Still, it's far superior to hurts so bad, eh?

My practically sainted husband has also appreciated having a much less cranky spouse in the house. She was such a drag, so I can't blame him a bit. He really deserves a medal. :SUNsmile:
 
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I dread the floor. I can just see myself as being in one of those commercials yelling, "I've fallen and I can't get up!"

I suppose at some point, though, I will have to try it. Maybe next year.
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I think that being able to get up off the floor is a necessity. Ask your PT to show you how.
 
I spent last evening icing and elevating after a too long day at work yesterday. I think over the long weekend I need to think about balancing some work at home with going to office as I am finding that by the end of the week I am very tired and perhaps having recovery setbacks (or at least not making progress). Swelling down this morning so ventured out to a few garage sales, followed by recovery with ice and elevation. I plan to take it easy over the weekend with lots of ice and elevating, a few exercises, some walking and a spins on the stationary bike. Hope you all have a great weekend.
 
If you can work at home go for it! I think it makes such a difference in so many ways; no traffic, no getting *dressed*, no tiring commute, a shorter day, breaks as needed, not to mention ice and elevation when needed. I'm not surprised you're very tired, but you know what to do and it looks like you're doing it. Brava for recognizing the need to rest!

Oooh, I love a good garage sale, flea market or auction; have fun!
 
Finding balance can be challenging. We're probably, realistically, up to only half as much work or activity as we think we can do. :sigh:
 
SusieShoes, preach it! Yeah....our desires and bods are just on two different wavelengths. For instance, I inquired at PT the other day about going to the beach. I pictured taking a short, sandy walk and perhaps a very quick dip in the cold water. He said, "Well, you can, but you'll pay dearly." Harumph! Apparently, walking on sand is much more strenuous than a new knee would like and would result in major swelling. Ditto on the quick, frozen dip; pffft! He felt I could easily be knocked off balance in the water and sustain an injury, so, I need to buy a new dream for now. I think I'll search for a beach with a boardwalk, a rare commodity around here, but there may be a few. Ice cream on a boardwalk wouldn't be bad either!
 
@Pheebs52 , I'm heading to the beach in mid sept. I'm aware that my "beaching" will mostly consist of looking at the ocean from afar and hanging out in the resort pool. Bummer.
 
@Jennszoo, you get it! But, I have no objection to pools and looking at the ocean from afar, in fact, that sounds great to me! For me, the smell of the salty air and the sound of the surf are a huge part of the relaxation, so perhaps I should book a place with pool, on the ocean too. Yes, I definitely should. You've convinced me, so it's just a matter of when.:egypdance:
 
Ironically, I'm on the coast and surrounded by beaches, but beaches in New England are mostly in their natural state, undeveloped. There are a few , ocean resorts with pools down the Cape (Cape Cod) but not many, since most people just want the *warm* (hah!) salt water and waves. Warm, at best, is about 72-74 degrees down there, lol. Around here, we're psyched if it goes above 68 degrees....silly New Englanders.:egypdance:

September might be my best bet as well since the prices and crowds go way down.:yes!:
 
I was raised on the water so my retreat is the mountains. Good clean air, lots of open spaces and God's natural beauty all around! Here in Virginia most of our beaches are so crowded this time of year there no where to even put a blanket on the sand. Shoot, Va Beach has to transport sand to their beaches almost constantly! And walking in sand is really hard on the knees, especially new ones.

Hiking in the mountains is also rough on new knees. Everything we do has to be done in moderation to see how the new knees will react.
 
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I love the beach - grew up in a beach town on Lake Michigan but will not get to experience the sand in my toes for quite some time I guess. I am trying to enjoy the beauty in the slow walks around my neighborhood for now - it is a nice time of year for that as many have lovely gardens to look at.
 
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