Hello, everyone. Just a short update and a so sorry to have been mia for so long. I am now going into my 13th week post op BTKR (staged for the folks here as I had two separate surgeries in one week). When people say this recovery is a marathon I'd like to add that it surely is. So much has happened in my world post surgery: my parents were ill and cancelled Christmas due to that terrible cold/flu going around, my mother suffered a mild heart attack post flu, my daughter in law had her 3rd knee surgery (she was a soccer player in college), a very good friend caught the flu and passed away in 5 short days and now my father is sick with the Noro virus. So much and I have tried to stay well and help as much as possible.
I returned to work weeks ago out of necessity as in addition to working as a chef full time, I also help my family with their medical supply business. With my parents illnesses our business all but shut down for a month which is certainly not good for business. My dad and I did what we could to keep the doors open. I am to return to my regular full time job today and they are happy to see me back there which is a good thing.
An aside, it seemed like every time I went to physical therapy my car would overheat. Imagine that, so in addition to all of the above, I traded in my 12 year old Jeep for a new Mazda suv which is a king's ransom and makes me more than happy to return to work.
I have continued to read along here. I am doing well. My 12 week check up was a success and if you recall my surgeon was 3.5 hours away. I drove most of the way myself and had my other half with me for moral support. My flexion was only at about 100 according to my surgeon and he wants me to be sure to walk everyday and to do chair exercises to increase the flexion. He requires that I return at one year which is in November. I told my surgeon that this experience was one of the toughest of my life and he looked at me and said "the surgery?" I replied "yes, the whole experience of it." We make it through because we must but this certainly isn't easy and it is pretty much all consuming. I am still early out of the gate but really happy with my results thus far.
I do send my best regards to all and hope you are moving forward in your journey as well.
best,
Sherry
United States
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