Kayviun
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United States@Hoppy Nanny Hi Chrissie. Just had a 'chat' with you on my own thread but stopped by to catch up on yours. I can relate to nearly your entire story. I guess I was a bit out of it in the early days as I remember reading some of this but not processing it. I apologize for that oversight. Hopefully my brain is more intact now..or maybe not. Never quite sure what will come out of my mouth lately. Not sure if it's age or meds or both but it keeps things interesting, tho not always in a good way. 
That said, touching on just a few things. Sort of older-ish news but, your precious granddaughter and her cold. I had some of the same concerns with my own granddaughter (she's four) coming around after I first came home from the hospital. Please don't feel guilty to ever say no when it comes to taking care of yourself and your health. I know how you feel because I have 3 sons who sometimes forget to 'think' when it comes to such things as mom's health and their need for sitters or in this latest case with me, just visiting. Not that they don't care, they just don't think. Like you, I hate saying no and rarely do, (and didn't this last time..aren't I great to be giving advice? lol) but sometimes you just have to take care of you. They will understand. I think sometimes my boys slip into a bit of denial. Mom is the strong one who just keeps going. It's hard I think for them to accept that gee, we're not only human, and we're also growing older. To them we're just 'mom'.
Your two steps forward and four steps back sound like me this week. I've had some ups and downs all along of course, but seems the last couple of days have been both rough and grand if that makes any sense. My moods and times come in spurts. I may have a grand morning and a rotten afternoon, or perfectly rotten morning and find myself feeling in the afternoon that I've gained by leaps and bounds. I'm beginning to think it just comes with the territory..or the recovery so to speak.
Hang in there, as I will too, and soon enough we'll be waltzing along not even thinking about our bionic parts.
I've also wondered, like you previously, if I should have had this surgery. Of course when I'm lucid I'm very glad I did. lol Still, it does seem as if the recovery goes on and on sometimes. It's very nice not to have the arthritic pain and burning which I had, but sometimes the precautions, restrictions, the sheer energy it takes to follow the recovery procedure seems overwhelming. Again, from what I've read I think many, if not most, of us go through this. And also from what I've read, most come through the other side feeling better than ever.
I just wanted to share to assure you like others have, that you aren't alone in your thoughts and experiences.
Sending all the best of wishes for your hydrotherapy session in January. It may seem like forever, but in reading your posts, you really have made tons of progress from where you were. I hope this session helps to clear up the limp for you.
You have such a positive attitude, and that's half the battle.
Enjoy your Christmas visit.
Sounds like a very big journey you've had and an exciting couple of days ahead for you. Remember not to over do while you're enjoying the holiday.
Take care, Merry Christmas, and all the best in the days to come.
Kay
That said, touching on just a few things. Sort of older-ish news but, your precious granddaughter and her cold. I had some of the same concerns with my own granddaughter (she's four) coming around after I first came home from the hospital. Please don't feel guilty to ever say no when it comes to taking care of yourself and your health. I know how you feel because I have 3 sons who sometimes forget to 'think' when it comes to such things as mom's health and their need for sitters or in this latest case with me, just visiting. Not that they don't care, they just don't think. Like you, I hate saying no and rarely do, (and didn't this last time..aren't I great to be giving advice? lol) but sometimes you just have to take care of you. They will understand. I think sometimes my boys slip into a bit of denial. Mom is the strong one who just keeps going. It's hard I think for them to accept that gee, we're not only human, and we're also growing older. To them we're just 'mom'.
Your two steps forward and four steps back sound like me this week. I've had some ups and downs all along of course, but seems the last couple of days have been both rough and grand if that makes any sense. My moods and times come in spurts. I may have a grand morning and a rotten afternoon, or perfectly rotten morning and find myself feeling in the afternoon that I've gained by leaps and bounds. I'm beginning to think it just comes with the territory..or the recovery so to speak.
Hang in there, as I will too, and soon enough we'll be waltzing along not even thinking about our bionic parts.I've also wondered, like you previously, if I should have had this surgery. Of course when I'm lucid I'm very glad I did. lol Still, it does seem as if the recovery goes on and on sometimes. It's very nice not to have the arthritic pain and burning which I had, but sometimes the precautions, restrictions, the sheer energy it takes to follow the recovery procedure seems overwhelming. Again, from what I've read I think many, if not most, of us go through this. And also from what I've read, most come through the other side feeling better than ever.
I just wanted to share to assure you like others have, that you aren't alone in your thoughts and experiences.
Sending all the best of wishes for your hydrotherapy session in January. It may seem like forever, but in reading your posts, you really have made tons of progress from where you were. I hope this session helps to clear up the limp for you.
You have such a positive attitude, and that's half the battle.
Enjoy your Christmas visit.
Sounds like a very big journey you've had and an exciting couple of days ahead for you. Remember not to over do while you're enjoying the holiday.
Take care, Merry Christmas, and all the best in the days to come.
Kay
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