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United StatesHi, there are several of us that are within just a few days of surgery. @Cybil62, @zakmick @flyaway79 I love reading this because it makes me feel better and not alone. My range has been okay for whatever reason. It's all the other "stuff" we deal with. The stiffness, the pain, the thinking I will never be okay again. I know I don't feel like that every day but I really do today. That's when I get on here and read and you all make me feel it will be okay.
I did start using trekking poles when I go for my walks outside. I haven't had to use a cane for a bit but felt I concentrated so hard on gait, etc that it took away the joy of walking. My PT suggested I try them. I was amazed at the difference it made. I no longer kept my eyes on my feet and it helped me be more conscious of proper posture. For some reason this made me much more confident than the cane.
Sometimes I do ask, why did I do this again?? I'm also really scared because my right knee is coming up in less than two weeks. I hate to slip back into that black abyss that I dealt with the first two weeks. I did start a gratitude journal though so on days like today I write 5 things I am thankful for, it does help me.
Ladies, we will make it through this and I am counting my blessings that I don't have near the issues some of these sweet ladies do. I want to support and encourage them as much as I can. Here is to all our recoveries!
I did start using trekking poles when I go for my walks outside. I haven't had to use a cane for a bit but felt I concentrated so hard on gait, etc that it took away the joy of walking. My PT suggested I try them. I was amazed at the difference it made. I no longer kept my eyes on my feet and it helped me be more conscious of proper posture. For some reason this made me much more confident than the cane.
Sometimes I do ask, why did I do this again?? I'm also really scared because my right knee is coming up in less than two weeks. I hate to slip back into that black abyss that I dealt with the first two weeks. I did start a gratitude journal though so on days like today I write 5 things I am thankful for, it does help me.
Ladies, we will make it through this and I am counting my blessings that I don't have near the issues some of these sweet ladies do. I want to support and encourage them as much as I can. Here is to all our recoveries!
. You have so much going on. I'm glad you are staying on here and hopefully getting the support you need. You are in my thoughts and prayers every day. Hugs.
