Linda2
post-grad
We went to visit my son and his wife in Kohler, Wisconsin this weekend. My son works for Kohler doing some kind of cool stuff I don't understand. Anyway, this is about a 5 and 1/2 hour trip. My husband is having some back trouble, so I started out driving. I should have stopped before we entered Metro Chicago, but I didn't feel the need so I blithely went forward. It is still construction season; I hate Chicago traffic, and there was no place to stop. Therefore, I drove for three straight hours, through nasty Chicago, and almost to the Wisconsin line. You might recall that it is my right knee that was replaced this time. We stopped for something to eat and I slowly maneuvered my way out of my Grand Prix, and walked very slowly into the restaurant where we decided to have a light lunch. I took pain meds.
DH drove the other two hours and we arrived at my son's two story house. I went up and down steps many times. We also toured Kohler's design center--a three story deal--many more steps.
The cool thing about all of this is we came home today and I am really fine. A bit stiff and sore, perhaps, but I am paying quite the small price for my adventure. Steps have been a big deal for me since my right knee started acting up in 2001. Now that it has been replaced there are no longer really an issue. Actually, they are a good strengthening exercise.
I LOVE MY NEW KNEES!!!!!!! :lvhrt:
DH drove the other two hours and we arrived at my son's two story house. I went up and down steps many times. We also toured Kohler's design center--a three story deal--many more steps.
The cool thing about all of this is we came home today and I am really fine. A bit stiff and sore, perhaps, but I am paying quite the small price for my adventure. Steps have been a big deal for me since my right knee started acting up in 2001. Now that it has been replaced there are no longer really an issue. Actually, they are a good strengthening exercise.
I LOVE MY NEW KNEES!!!!!!! :lvhrt: