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Revision TKR Never give up, keep trying, don't settle - that's me, Bonnie

Hi Bonnie, @RunA42K

They live in a small town just east of Reading, Berkshire, but before we get there they will be moving to a larger house (one with 4 bedrooms) in the next town. I think our threat, to park our sleeping accommodation (a rented camper-van) in the middle of the driveway of their 2-bedroom house had some effect. :heehee:
Seriously, their 2-bedroom house was just fine while there were only two of them, but they did need a bigger house for a family. We've stayed with them in the little house several times, but the new area will be an adventure for us. I've already been studying maps. It looks like a pleasant town and the pictures of the house are good.

Moving day is May 9th. While we're there, we might buy them some furniture, as they will need more in a bigger house. That will solve the problem of what to buy them for their birthdays!

The wee girl is a distant relative of my son-in-law and she does have eyes and a smile like his, while her hair is just the same colour as my daughter's. She fits in well! Having her with them has allowed her to keep some contact with her half-sister and her birth grandparents, so it's good all round.
 
I knew that today was going to be a good day when I was able to walk down a flight of stairs this morning, (albeit slow and careful). Then at Physical Therapy I got my best ROM to date which was 117 degrees and I was able to pedal the bike the best I have in over a year. I think I am turning the corner, 20 weeks post op today!

I did contact my surgeons office and after the reply, I felt like maybe I just needed to help myself...I'll paste some of it from the PA I got in reply to my e-mail below...

"Yes 8 years, unless you have problems. Sometimes we have people come back at 1-2 years if needed.
If you are having ongoing pain or tenderness, you should come in. Your ROM is still in the acecptable range, especially given what you had before surgery, but I understand it is frustrating for you, especially if you feel like you are losing ground. 120 degrees is about as good as anyone ever gets after surgery, due to the limitations of the prosthesis, and expecting there to be good stability as well.
Go ahead and make an appointment to come in to see Dr. Incavo. Be prepared to discuss your specific concerns with him as soon as he comes in the room to see you, because he may just look at the xrays and say everything looks ok from that standpoint."

So in a nutshell I just decided to give this more time and be more patient. I'll keep working doing what I have been doing and unless I run into any big problems I'll just depend on my Physical Therapist's expert advice. I know that I'll be riding my bike outside this summer...was thinking too that maybe I should walk the Houston 1/2 marathon next January in addition to working at the Finish Line!

@RestAssured, how about shooting for 13.1 miles in January in Houston?
 
Thanks for the update, I think I am on the slow ROM track, and having you blaze the path makes it easier. I like that they gave you a heads up to start telling the OS why you are there right away.
Happy to hear you will be riding your bike outside this summer. :biking:
 
@RunA42K Bonnie,
Walking the half-marathon gives you a goal to aim for. Good idea! Walking is good - right? Yes.
 
@Pumpkln riding my bike outside was just my determination talking, no one told me I'd be doing that... @patbike I wouldn't even attempt going outside yet but when I do I'll be careful. @Celle...walking the 1/2 marathon is Houston is a good idea if I can keep my self from breaking into a run. I have a competitive nature that takes over...if I am walking I hate it when someone runs past me. I think..."hey, I used to do that, and faster than you!"

Our pool should be ready by Mother's Day weekend and I'm really hoping/expecting that the warm water will help with ROM in addition to everything else I continue to do.
 
Bonnie, your decision sounds good, but what about the pain you were having on the medial side, has that gone away? About the constraints on the ROM. not more than 120, I do not believe, because I have 130+ after revision with a revision system implant
Wishing you the best and I' sure the pool will help you! I do feel sorry that your OS is just not more caring!
 
@RunA42K , here all along I have been advising you to slow down, and now I have you riding a bike outside before you are ready :doh:.
I am excited about your pool coming along so you can start your hydrotherapy, that will be a big assist for conditioning, strengthening, and ROM. :swim:
I can be competitive and have to be careful to slow down and go at my own pace.
 
@Oldie I agree with you. That was the physicians assistant talking in that e-mail and the doctor himself told me that my knee is capable of 135 degrees. Not that I am expecting to get 135 but I'll take what ever I can get past 120.

As for the medial pain, yes I still have it some but not was bad as when I first wrote about it. We backed off greatly in Physical Therapy and I was wearing a knee compression sleeve for nearly a week. It's still a little tender but much better than it was, so that alone is not enough for me to go to the doctor (one who does not want to see me for 8 years). Guess he is very confident in his work! But...it is a much better knee and way less painful and more functional!
 
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Bonnie, I still believe your are doing really great so far with this recovery. I think your decision to just go with the flow for a while is an excellent one. I'm sure your brain knows things will come very slowly, but the heart wants what the heart wants!!! Sending you some giant smiles for all your progress!!!:loveshwr:
 
Jamie said:
Bonnie, I still believe your are doing really great so far with this recovery. I think your decision to just go with the flow for a while is an excellent one. I'm sure your brain knows things will come very slowly, but the heart wants what the heart wants!!! Sending you some giant smiles for all your progress!!!:loveshwr:
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@Jamie, thank you so much!! You are always the voice of reason and always reassuring and make me feel better about things.

A solid 117 degrees I did twice today, which not only is my highest number to date but I've done it twice this week, so it's definitely an achievement! I'm happy!:loveshwr::happydance::yay::spin::dancy:
 
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You are doing great and progressing and progressing! Very inspiring to hear about it!


RTKR - 9th December, 2013
 
You are doing great, patience is paying off (I have to remember that for myself)
How is the pool coming along? soon you will be :swim:
 
RunA42K said:
@Pumpkln riding my bike outside was just my determination talking, no one told me I'd be doing that... @patbike I wouldn't even attempt going outside yet but when I do I'll be careful. @Celle...walking the 1/2 marathon is Houston is a good idea if I can keep my self from breaking into a run. I have a competitive nature that takes over...if I am walking I hate it when someone runs past me. I think..."hey, I used to do that, and faster than you!"

Our pool should be ready by Mother's Day weekend and I'm really hoping/expecting that the warm water will help with ROM in addition to everything else I continue to do.
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I think you will be able to that 1/2 marathon, but maybe finding a trail event would be more fun? I know what you mean about walking with runners. I hiked on a weekend and while I walked fast, there were fun joggers going past me on the lower trails. In the 80s and 90s, I would blast up and down the same trails running for ultra distances. Humility combined with being thankful for being able hike again...I enjoyed it very much. Gotta take what we can get. :).
 
@RunA42K
I was at my one year check up Monday and my O/S said do anything except no running and no jumping.
so when you walk that Marathon don't take off in a sprint at the end.
 
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@RunA42K
I was at my one year check up Monday and my O/S said do anything except no running and no jumping.
so when you walk that Marathon don't take off in a sprint at the end.
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So I registered last night!! It's not till January 18, 2015. I'll be 13 1/2 months post op then. Yes, I'll walk but I can't say that I won't throw in a jog here and there...I'd be lying if I said it wouldn't happen...but with that being said I certainly will not be stupid! Yes, it is very hard to have people pass you, it brings out my competitive nature.

My shin hurt weight bearing yesterday. I wondered if I did too much weight in single leg, leg press yesterday. I limped around on Tuesday but was feeling better today. More Physical Therapy tomorrow, my Therapist says we are going to take it easy. I've reached 117 degrees last week and on Monday.

Our new pool is up and running as of Monday this week. We still need to have our landscaping put back together but the worst is over. Here is a pic of the pool before that landscaping is done, taken Monday May 5,2014 just after sunrise.
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One more view of the pool taken today May 7, 2014
[Bonesmart.org] Never give up, keep trying, don't settle - that's me, Bonnie
 
Beautiful pool thanks for sharing, when can you :swim:?
Glad you are signed up for the half marathon walk, what a wonderful goal.
Your therapist should be able to sort out why you had shin pain the other day.
Let us know how the water is when you are able to go for a swim.
 
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