TKR This time I am doing it right and having a blast

[tashia]

We were posting at the same time. Thank you so much for the offer. This whole experience has shown me how important it is to have public transportation. After I get back on my feet, I will start trying to find a place to move to that has it. It might be back East but we will see. I also would like to be closer to family. Do take care. Tashia

 

[RestAssured]

I used my network of friends to help me! They took me to rehab, the store etc. and I took them to lunch and gave them twenty dollars for gas. I realize that some people are more fortunate than others, and sometimes I would have to hide the money in their car, because they didn't want to accept it. A couple of my friends work hard for so little pay and it is the least I can do.

 

[tashia]

I also have hidden money on cars. If I do have a long distance I will even buy a tank of gas like going up to Tahoe to sew. Most of my friends are working so getting help in the day is hard but you know I can complain but I have the most important thing and that is my health and my surgies going in the right direction. Aren't we luck?Tashia

 

[RestAssured]

I also have hidden money on cars. If I do have a long distance I will even buy a tank of gas like going up to Tahoe to sew. Most of my friends are working so getting help in the day is hard but you know I can complain but I have the most important thing and that is my health and my surgies going in the right direction. Aren't we luck?Tashia

Yes we are blessed Tashia!

 

[tashia]

Boy today was a close call. I came to close to overdoing it. I had to get my driving license. Mine renew hasn't come yet so I had to go down. Did get it and the wonderful thing was no long lines. In and out in 16 minutes. WOW. Afterwords we went and got a Banana Split. Hadn't had one over a year. Oh it was so good. Then went to a sewing stores. Had a blast. But was gone three hours. That was very close. I came home and it was swollen. Was able to knock it down. Was able to sleep for six solids hours. A little pain woke me up, not bad. Tomarrow will be another low day.. I need to make some doctors app and get some messages lined up. Trying to get something lined up for my birthday. I wanted to hit all the sewing stores because they have special for birthdays. I'm not sure if I can pull it off since I will not be driving yet. Doing it Right is so worth it. Ice, Elevate, Pain control and listing to your body is so worth it. I do hope you all do listen to your body. Please stay safe. Tashia

 

[tashia]

Well here I am about 24 hours later. Woke up stiff and had to move around and therefore I am now awake.I had a very good day of taking a easy but my knees still get stiff. Mostly my left. Last night it was swollen but was able to get it down. Today is thinking about what kind of food do I need to get. I am so tired of tv dinners. Yes I have cabin fever. I want to go out of town so bad. But worried if I do I will overdo it. Question: As you get more active I have found that my need for pain pills sometimes increased which is mention in one of the articles. When did you stop needing them? I know I am not 2 months out yet. But I find myself so much better of than the other two surgies. One thing I have noticed is my big toe hurting. I did ask the Pt and he told me it had to do with the nerves going thru the knee. Now how do you stop the pain. Does it have to do with swelling? I need a message. I have found that the more into recover the more my body wants to be moving around. I think I told you I got my license so I am ready to drive when I am ready. the reason I am not driving is I am still taking pain pills. Driving and Pain pills don't mix. If I got stop I would get a DUI and I don't need that ever. I am really gettingabout sewing. I saw something today in the store which would be so fun to do. I saw something to make for Christmas and ready to get it going. Its so nice to be on this side and not have to think about anymore surgies. My one hip that hasn't been done yet is getting better. I think doing this knee has solved so many problems. However my knee that was done in 2010 still swells and hurts. Its better but I am concered about it. Well I better go and see what other people are posting. talk to you later. WOW its already Friday. Well everyone have a good weekend and do stay safe. Tashia

 

[RestAssured]

Tashia, I know what you mean by cabin fever! That's why I am driving myself everywhere, even though I am still on crutches. I can move the right foot just right from the gas to the brake and I am out and about! What a freeing feeling!

 

[Randi]

Tashia -It's so nice to hear that you're making progress despite the few setbacks. Have a great weekend.

 

[tashia]

Tonight I feel I have made one more step toward Recover. I have noticed that the pain is getting less and less. I am sleeping for over 5 hours at a time. The only bad thing is when I wake up I am tender, mostly stiff. It doesn't take long to get it back under control and most of the day pain free. Today I went to the doctor and got the lecture that I am taking too many pills and that I need to be off them totally. This does concern me because I'm not even two months out from the sugrey. I do know I have pain. Not as bad as right after surgey but it still does hurt. I also know that I may have conic pain in my foot and in the right knee. So my doctor and I are going have to have a long talk. Came home and had a good cry because part of the pain was caused by them doing the wrong knee first. I have notice that they have given home PT longer than most but come on. It only been little over 6 weeks. We can't hurry this process. We do have a conic department so I will probaly want to contact them to see if they can do something. My ratio is at 105 which is great but my etension is at 8. Its getting better and thats all that counts. I do feel the light is at the end of the tunnel is Recover. Thank God. I'm doing a lot of walking without any help. I am so careful with this because I know this can be a problem for me. I do take my walker out with me so it reminds me to take a easy. I can't belive how easy this one has been. Following the Rest, Ice, Elevate and pain control is the only way. My swelling is also getting less and less. I still don't eat much. My stomach is getting better but still tender. I have been dreaming of getting a dog. Now thats the way to dream. Everyone have a good weekend. Tashia

 

[bottomshollow]

Tashia, what a great report. So happy for you that this recovery is going well for you. And sleeping well really is a big, big help. Yep, have to get that doctor in hand. You can do it. Before long you can stop dreaming and get yourself that pup!

Take care. We care.

 

[RestAssured]

Tashia, everytime I hear about your progress, I smile. I think of how much you have gone through in the past, yet you always try to give encouragement to others as well as being an inspiration yourself! Good luck on getting the dog soon! I had Brandy the one on the right in my lap this morning and she likes to flop backwards so her whole back is pressed against me. That way I can rub her belly. Then Myra got jealous, and jumped up and snuggled down into her favorite corner of my recliner so I could scratch her ears. They bring a lot of joy to my life! I definitely understand the therapeutic effects of having animals!

 

[Pumpkin]

Hi Tashia,
Happy to hear you are having better days, and dreaming about a dog. Hope all the other aches and pain settle down with time. Heres to that light at the end of the tunnel.
You are probably getting home health because you cannot drive, and are considered homebound.

 

[tashia]

Pumpkin, I thought about that but my doctor did release me to drive. My PT thinks I have it because the surgeon has admitted that the knees where done in the wrong order. I don't care why I love it.

Sonja, I love the picture with the dogs. In love all the animals pictures and how much our animals mean to us.

Bottomshallow I love the pictures and the neat stuff you put on the sight. It shows you care and that you are a very special and talented person.

Had a excellent day. Went and got some food and of course we had to stop at a sewing shop. I now have to fique how to get my sewing stuff to sewing. Does anyone have a idea of this. My sewing machine is over 25 lbs and good size. I don't think lifting it would be a problem, its getting into the care I am concerned about. And all the stuff we must take. I am really getting exsited about it. I found all my stuff now I have to decided on which project to do. Discussions. Discussions. We must make. Its so great to feel that I am going to make. This last winter I truly didn't know. The main thing was no pain control. While you are in pain you don't think positive at all. I hope everyone had a good weekend and do remember better ones are coming as you get closer to full recover. Tashia

 

[bottomshollow]

Tashia, for the lovely compliment. I just love spicing up my posts--so I'm having lots of fun while I'm on the forum. I am just loving your new outlook on life and your joy in just being. You, too, are a very caring person. Thanks for all you do.

 

[Randi]

:iagree:

 

[tashia]

Its so cool to have friends like you to. At first I thought having my joints going out wear a mess. Now in a way its a blessing. I got three new joints and friends like you. WOW Aren't we lucky? Tashia Oh by the way everyone take care and have a good week.

 

[PooShay]

Yep, ready to tackle the new week. Already tackling it ... since I'm still awake!

 

[tashia]

Here I am after 4 am and not sleeping. I have decided to stop my caregiven people . Its more trouble than its worth. I just hope that there is no trouble stopping it. The person owning it and I just don't get along and all its just not going to work out. Part of me says I will be ok by myself but the real trurth is I am afraid that I am trying to move to fast so I can get rid of them. I can not rush this My leg is doing so good. I see my doctor this week and to talk to him about the medicane. I noticed that my rash on my leg is coming back. I wonder if its nerves? I have been having so much fun with sewing and thinking about other stuff other than bills, you know that stuff I find so boring. But I have to get back to it. The caregiver I had for the last week was so cool but when she left Saturday, She didn't say that was her last day. How sad. This week its surpose to be hot so I will be careful with my can and not turn on the heater in the seat. This car is great but drives so different than the Van. Of course it could be telling me that the van was really in trouble and needed major work. I'm trying to get positive but I have so much on my mind. Being a Adult is sometimes a pain. You have to make decisions about all adult stuff. Bills, lights, You get the message. It would be so cool to go on a cruise and return and have all that stuff done. But it doesn't work that way. Well I have had my pity party and back to the adult world. To be in London would be so cool right now but I would imagine its a bit crowed. I see I still want to play and not do adult stuff. I have this week and next for the home PT then if I want more I have to go to the hospital for it. I think I will go swimming instead. Its too soon to get a trainer. Well I am full awake and not doing a lot but telling you I'm bored. I know, I will do the bills, then spend the rest of the week playing, sewing and eating ice cream. :rolleyes: Well I better get to so I can get this done. Everyone take care. Tashia

 

[tashia]

Today was not agood day in some ways. I fired the caregivers and I ended up sleeping the whole day. However I did find every 5 or hours I need medicane and the pain is not to bad. I am making process but slow which is the way to go. I need to start driving.. This car is harder to park then the van. A new PT is coming tomarrow will she whats she says about my knees. I have one more week then I am on my own. Haven't decided if I need more or not. Friday is my birthday and I was hoping to drive to the sewing stores or do something. Everyone take care. Tashia

 

[bottomshollow]

That firing folks is emotionally draining. Sleeping

was just what you needed. Sorry they just didn't work out for you.

Maybe the car

seems hard to park because you are not used to it yet. As you say, you have not been driving much---you know what they say---practice makes perfect---so you just need a little more practice and you'll have it.

Make plans and do something special for your birthday

that you really enjoy---treat yourself.

Take care, Tashia, we care.