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Nursepair

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Hi again guys, missed you all!! Haven't caught up on you all yet on the billions of threads I have waiting t be read. I hope to check some, but not all, tonight, but it's 12.45am and I'm pretty tired.

Saw my OS last week, he is very pleased with the way things are going with my knee (not sure I am). He say's not to go for numbers but for function, I am at 109 ROM after a mere 11 months!!! He says he thinks it will be 2 years until I fully recover as I am just prone to the swelling through no fault of my own. He said that ice wouldn't help either now. He also said that I can discontinue PT now, though I am reluctant as I like to know my progress, I will miss my PT too, I feel part of the fixtures and fittings after 11 months!!So I go back for my yearly check up in January, he said he will do more x-rays then.

Everything feels OK though, no pain and walking mostly without a limp, though after a lot of walking it gets stiff and more swollen so that causes me to limp a bit. My shoulder causes me a lot of pain though, constantly heaving myself up from the sofa, office chair and out of the car. It's so painful at times I end up crying out. Feels like my muscles are cramping up. Do you think a TENS machine would help with that Jo?

Anyway, besides working for my friend still, I have been working on the stationary for my new business, restoring old photos. I start my refresher course on Photoshop on Thursday evenings. I am working on getting my daughters wedding album finished in time for Xmas (I do scrap booking). I also have various photos I want to work on for putting into frames for presents for some of my family. So between that, and appointments and housework etc.and socialising, I won't have a lot of time on the site for a while. My thoughts are with you always and when I have a minute I will check you all out. Take care my dear friends.

Love and miss you all lots. Talk soon. (((((HUGS))))) Sue
 
Sue! And I was just thinking about you last night! You and Pattypoo and all the others that made this place like an unruly kindergarten earlier this year!

Yes, the TENS machine will be ideal for your sore shoulder. Absolutely!

Don't go and leave us altogether now, will you?
 
Nurse, I am glad you are doing well. I cannot begin to comprehend all that you have been through. I went to PT three times total after BTKR and have been walking pain free for about five and half months of the seven since my surgery. To be in PT eleven months, all I can say is I salute you for your perseverence. I hope you continue to improve. Be sure you keep up your exercises even though it is going to take time away from you busy schedule. It is well worth the effort you put into it plus I notice that when I stop I take a step backwards which tells me that, at least for me, I will have to continue exercising the new knees for the rest of my life. Good luck and have a wonderful Holiday Season. Rowdy
 
Sue, so glad you checked in and that you are still making progress. When it's slow, I know it can be very frustrating. But you are a fighter and I don't worry at all that you will eventually get to the place where you are more comfortable. Hang in there....we're always here for you!!! Please at least drop in and say "hi" now and then! And.....especially come to our New Year's Eve party!!!
 
Unruly Kindergarden???
Glad she wasn't talking bout me...
I'm innocent. Well I was on dope!!
 
Life should ever be so good and fun on here as it was then, Doug. Salad days!
 
You're 100% correct. It's funny how much fun we had at all odd hours of the day..Totally wiped out on pain meds, talking and not making any sense at all...
I sure hope the winter knees who haven't been around remember to sign on New Years Eve.
 
Hi there NursePair thats awsome news! I have been following your progress because we both had dificulties following our surgeries and I am very pleased to here that you are coming along nicely! You know sometimes it simply takes time and for me that is exacly how it worked out! I am also finally coming along thank God!!............
 
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