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Paula, I just have to say, you are just such an exceptional human being. I love hearing all the wonderful things you do and how helpful and giving you are. I hope you get to go on your trip and just enjoy the heck out of it. You sure deserve it.
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@greatlakes, your comment was so sweet and it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you! I needed that! Only another tkr person knows the effort it takes to do these 'little things' that others can do so easier. @dianehelen, thank you, too! I am so further behind than a lot of others on here and hearing your positive comments help SO much! You are a wiz on your recovery and another inspiration to so many others coming behind you, just like @Floridagal and @uva55 have been to us in their time frame of surgery! Keep up the good work and recovery!

I made it the whole time at church! The only things I wouldn't do would have required standing in one place, like washing or drying dishes. I can last at that only about 5 minutes. Both knees have been like that for over 20 years and of course now, My Brat likes it even less! I had some new pains on the right hand side of my knee where the skin is still numb and where I had those bad zingers a couple of days ago. I swelled only 1/2", which isn't bad at all! I set up my leg elevator and ice machine and taking it easy now. I have no pain at all when sitting or laying back! And I haven't gotten up in an hour or so, and I bet walking will be fine, too!

I called my PA yesterday about the problems I have been having with occasionally having the right leg at night feeling like I have to keep moving it or have bugs crawling on it. It's really hard to explain. I have to keep tightening the quad and then bending the knee. This is a continual thing for a couple of hours sometimes. It happens once or twice a week. The PA believes it's the quad rebelling about my day time activities and to stretch before bed and then apply heat to the quad muscle only if it happens again. The last night it happened was after my shopping day at Sam's and Walmart, so I'll be geared up for it happening again tonight. Won't that be funny...ice on my knee and a heating pad on my quad.:rofsign:I'll let you know how I do tomorrow morning. If we go to the mountains, I'll take my tab and keep in contact. Not only am I addicted to ice, I'm addicted to Bonesmart and my friends on here! @uva55, what time are your biopsies tomorrow?
 
sistersinhim said:
am so further behind than a lot of others on here
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WHAT? Are you kidding? You, who were outside spraying weeds at like 2 weeks, mowing your lawn and so many other things you did so early on? You were & still are one of my beacons, my rock stars of this journey. Do not sell yourself short.
 
Paula, such an uplifting post ... Trip to mountains and serving others especially seniors! You deserve a great weekend of rest n relax in wonderful refreshing mountain air. Have fun! Be sure and post about your trip next week.
 
Paula, I hope you get to go on your trip to the mountains. You deserve it and a change of scenery will do you good. I've been on the SkyLine Drive on my way to visit my nephew at Liberty University. It is gorgeous! Hopefully the weather will cooperate and be cooler for you as well.
 
You did so well today to be able to make it through the whole day. I hope you can make your trip and have some time to enjoy yourself.
 
Paula, you have been so much more active than I have through our recovery, at times it may seem like maybe my recovery was smoother, but while I was icing and watching Netflix you were pulling weeds, mowing the lawn and that's just a couple of the things you have been doing since early in your recovery, I think you have had an amazing recovery, you are energetic and very active maybe you have pushed yourself a little too hard at times but never sell yourself short you are doing great and remember that OS told you that your arthritic knee was in bad shape. I have been jealous of your energy, don't kid yourself it takes energy to do all the things that you do.

Get rest and enjoy your weekend getaway, I want to hear all about it.
 
Speaking of kitchens, I have a tip to pass along both for recovery and perhaps for long term if some stiffness persists. I got a kitchen stool with a nice broad, round, revolving seat. I use it for food prep, for washing dishes, for sitting on while something microwaves, for stirring on the stove. It's been a great small helpful thing, just the right height for working on counters or at the sink. Of course, there goes our excuse for not washing up....
 
@dianehelen, it was almost 4 weeks out before I started spraying and pulling weeds. But, you are right. All in all, I have had a very good recovery.
My PA and OS made remarks that they knew I was very active. I had been doing so much less the last few months than what was normal, that I've been thinking I was way behind. I am doing things, just different things than what you guys have been doing. That doesn't mean I'm behind in doing things, just been doing different things! Thank you all for pointing out these things. Sometimes I need a good old kick in the butt!
Good night, my good friends! I plan on having a wonderful weekend starting tomorrow!
 
You're doing great, @sistersinhim . Don't sell yourself short.
Remember, it's not a race. Your knee is following it own agenda, not someone else's.
 
Paula have a fabulous weekend. And yes, your energy and stamina to do all the yard work you do, plus the little critters in your life....you take my breath away. Yes, I live alone, but I just don't do stuff. And I have only one cat to scoop for.
 
Paula (Sister), you have been one of my inspirations here. When I think I just can't do X (whatever new task I am trying to add), I have a pic of you mowing the lawn in my head, and think, "yes I can".

The Blue Ridge will be lovely this weekend. It is so soul-restoring to be in the mountains. I hope you enjoy every minute and celebrate your amazing self.


Shelia
RTKR - 8/23/16
LTKR - 9/20/2016
 
Thank you all 4 your kind words. We're n Harrisonburg, Va. I made the reservation online, and the hotel & location leave a lot 2 b desired. I was able 2 drive all the way with only 1 stop! The knee is doing well. I haven't even had 2 ice yet! The rest of the day will b veg time. We'll hit the sites tomorrow & I hope I can do I little hiking on Skyline Dr. There's also a zoo we'd like to visit, if time allows.
 
I'm back home safe and sound and relaxing with my ice machine! I walked over 8,000 steps yesterday, but very little hiking in the mountains. I found the trails had loose rocks on them and when going down, I was just too afraid of them slipping out from under my feet and falling. Walking on the asphalt walkways and roads wasn't bad at all except for being so out of shape! My knee has done really well, so far! Normally, the day after the day after is my bad day, so tomorrow will tell the story on how it has really done. Last night and this morning I was just sore, but not achy! That was a wonderful surprise! The weather was actually quite chilly and windy on top of the mountain. I loved it, but Marilyn was freezing, so we went into the sheltered area a bit. It was a nice get-away and I know now that I can hike a little bit, so that's a big step! I haven't ridden my bike yet. Maybe tomorrow I'll try that if My Brat is doing OK. I'm afraid to try it today. I did all the driving the whole weekend including today and that's enough for this weekend!
 
Well, progress was made with all that walking. Hope your knee isn't too mad at you tomorrow.
 
I hope not, too. Even if it shows it's anger, it was worth it!
 
That sounds like a wonderful trip. I'm glad you were able to enjoy yourself and you are beginning to see how your new knee has made your life lunch better.
 
Good to hear your trip was successful. Now you know you can do it again when the leaves change.
 
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