Need Encouragement

[bluegrassanne]

My LTKR is scheduled for two weeks from today. My RTKR went great. I had little pain, recovered well, and went back to work in three weeks. I orginally planned to have the LTKR in December, but my left knee didn't take the rehab for the right knee well so I moved it up. Now it's almost here and my reluctance is growing. I just don't get it. I'm not afraid and I'm looking forward to being pain free, but there is still a part of me that wants to delay the surgery. I guess part of me is afraid it won't go as well this time. I have been exericising and doing everything I did to prepare for the first surgery. I need a pep talk.

RTKR 05/18/2009
LTKR 10/05/2009

 

[Texas]

Hi Aww you will be just fine......Im glad you 1st one went well and if you are happy with it im sure you will be happy with this just do what you did before.....and take care of yourself........Dont delay it really if the other feels better just think of how much better you will be all the way around just get it down and over with...........You will be ok....If you went back to work that soon wow you are a very strong person remember that...........good luck to you and GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.........)

 

[cindy88fan]

Don't you dare delay! You will do just fine.Just do exactly what you did for the first one and you will be fine. We are here for you any time you need us! Post any time!!!

 

[Josephine]

It's called denial! And we all go through it. Just grit your teeth and continue on. You'll be happy you did six months from now!

 

[calling_all_angels]

Anne,
Go for it!!! You have been exericising because you know that it really helps with
being able to speed up the recovery. As Jo said it is just alittle Denial you are going
through hey it is normal!!! I wish I had had both done at the same time because
as it got closer to the 2nd knee I was get very unsure of having it done!!! LOL
But I did and now I just have to work on some scar tissue and I will have smooth sailing!!

 

[Jamie]

Anne....these guys are so right. Ya gotta just go for it. It's natural to start doubting your decision for this "elective" surgery...even right up to the day of the operation. We all do it. Try to focus on your goals for your new life AFTER surgery. It will keep things in the right perspective for you. Life is way, way too short to live in pain when it's not necessary. You NEED this!!! And you know we're here for you!

 

[JudyS]

I'm haaving back surgery on Oct 1st so we are in the same boat wondering if it is the right time. Only normal. We are both going to do it and be fine and glad we did.
At least you will be glad you did, the jury is still out on mine. I wish it was my other hip instead!!!
judy:thmb:

 

[Linda2]

Of course you are not looking forward to the surgery--it's a tough thing even when it goes as well as your first one went. The thing is, after surgery things only get better; before surgery, they just get worse. Go for it!

 

[bluegrassanne]

Just wanted to thank everyone for the encouragement. It's just what I needed and I know you are right. It really did left my spirits. My husband and I just got back from a vacation in Glacier National Park. We did a little hiking, but not much and not far because I just don't trust my left knee. Next year things will be different!

RTKR 05/18/2009
LTKR 10/05/2009

 

[JudyS]

I'm trying to get a backpack back on so the reason for the spine surgery. Well also to be out of daily pain and need for pain killers.
Here's to great vacations next summer
judy