Staples out, which is a nice thing. I have been given permission to ditch the walker. Basically, it's pretty much 'do what you can, and stop when you can't'.
So...I'm pushing the envelope just a bit.
Yesterday, I walked a lot. My sister and I did groceries, some thrift shopping, a trip to Walmart to stock up on animal food, and a stop at a produce warehouse. Then I went to the new house and worked on the raised beds with Tim. I couldn't shovel, but I was able to rake and smooth the dirt, and I got some planting done. For the first time, I walked in the rough, walking down our driveway, and across the road, and took the cemetery path that leads to my sister's house. It was not difficult. I was careful about how I set my feet, but it was a nice walk and now that both legs are the same length, I didn't have a backache at the end of it all.
So...today marks two weeks out, and I can already tell that this is a going to be a very good thing.
We are working on strengthening the muscles that support my knee, and that is a whole new game. I move to outpatient PT next week.
It is cold today, in the fifties, very rainy. We did a little work at the new house after my appointment this morning. Tomorrow, I'm doing my first load of laundry in my bright red washing tower, so that is pretty exciting.
While we are talking about pushing the envelope.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/a-look-at-trumps-controversial-pardons-for-political-allies-and-loyalists
This is plain and simple corruption and it horrifies me.
All that man does horrifies me. Good for you making such good progress in two weeks.
ReplyDeleteIt just seems as if that surgery loomed so large over everything for such a long time. To have it in the rear view mirror is a GREAT feeling!
DeleteI am terrified that he is considering pardoning the gang that was trying to kidnap the governor of Michigan. We don't want them walking the streets.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you are doing so well!!! What a relief to have the surgery over and done with and to have such success. I am glad the PT has gone well and it just has to be the most wonderful feeling to leave that pain behind!
I can tell that this new direction in PT will cause some discomfort but as the muscles strengthen, it will hurt less and less.
DeleteYour progress looks good but don't get too antsy about back to normal. It comes back.
ReplyDeleteIt DOES come back, and I am so happily amazed by that.
DeleteYou are doing so well!
ReplyDeleteThe felon gets more horrifying each day, how is that even possible to be so bad?
How is it possible that so many people are involved in helping him be so bad???!!!
DeleteThat is a thing that baffles me. I'm very disappointed in US citizens.
Deletececi
I will never understand it myself. These are frightening times because there is no way to predict how bad it is going to get.
DeleteYou're doing great. I hear you on legs the same length. Same experience here after collapsing hip was replaced. It's a whole lot easier to walk! You sound very good now.
ReplyDeleteThat was the biggest surprise to me. I hadn't even given it a thought.
DeleteYou are doing well. 👍
ReplyDeleteI've even impressed myself, by golly.
DeleteI can't believe it's been two weeks already, and you're doing so well. I'm so glad the new knee is working out so well.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it myself. After a gruesome start, I have to say that it is the best gift I could have ever given myself!
DeleteHooray! Amazing progress. I've noticed with my shoulder PT, that I can be sore that evening or the next day. Go easy and follow their instructions! Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThe strengthening on that knee did make the knee kind of 'ow-ie' that night, but nothing excruciating. No pain, no gain.
DeleteYou are doing amazingly well, very similar to Larry's quick recovery!
ReplyDeleteAnd then here's me, sitting up at 1 am because I hurt too much to sleep. At least it's not just my knee, lol---shoulders, neck, back and knees are all squalling about today's 4 hours in the gardens.
I haven't pushed to that point. I did get down on the floor to play with the cats in the garage and was able to get myself back up. I was pretty impressed.
DeleteGood to hear that you are progressing well x
ReplyDeleteBeing able to walk without much pain is a great gift.
DeleteIt’s inspiring to hear about your steady progress and determination! Ditching the walker and walking those paths again sounds like a huge milestone, especially without pain or backache. Strengthening those muscles will definitely make a big difference as you move into outpatient PT. And that bright red washing tower sounds like a fun new chapter of independence! On a serious note, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts about the political situation—it’s important to stay aware and voice concerns about corruption. Wishing you continued healing and strength!
ReplyDeleteMy goal is to be done with PT all together by mid- to late- June.
DeleteYou'll be entering the New York Marathon next!!!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you are recovering so well. We all knew you could do it 😉
Nope. Debbys do not run. They walk forever, but leave the running to folks like Lord P.!
DeleteYou really are healing well which is such good news. Enjoy that red washing machine!
ReplyDeleteIt will be exciting to finally use it. We've had it for nearly a year.
DeleteIt sounds like you are making great progress.
ReplyDeleteThe whole pardons thing is getting totally out of hand and is quite frightening.
If you have the money to pay the gatekeeper, he will order your pardon. If you are loyal to the gatekeeper, he will order your pardon. If you are poor and have the wrong opinions, you are well and truly screwed. You can bet your bippy there will be no pardons for the likes of me!
DeleteYou are doing incredibly well and getting stronger every day.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have red laundry appliances!
Tim thought I was crazy!
DeleteYou have recovered remarkably quickly but take it easy all the same.
ReplyDeleteI'm being sensible.
DeleteThe cheeto is coming to Canada where he is hated so much, maybe someone will get to him. Lol He has gone lower than anyone could imagine and nothing is being done about him. No one has any courage .Are you only receiving fake news, are people stupidly believing his bullshit. I think you have already lost your country. Gigi
ReplyDeleteI just can't believe his big announcement yesterday, that Canada is considering becoming the 51st in exchange for being protected by the golden dome, something that is in the planning stages. He's nuts. I knew as soon as he said it that Canada was considering no such thing.
DeleteDebby, you rock! Your recovery is truly amazing, and I am so glad for you. If you don't push the envelope, you don't progress. I do understand that there is a line, but you won't know it until you know it. And oooh, red laundry appliances are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI would never push to the point of stupidity. I push until I feel it, and then I back off. I know that the bones are still healing and that they are not exactly stable yet, but I am very happy to see that step count increasing. Yesterday we were working with resistance bands and doing some gentle stretching. That was a challenge.
DeleteYeah, these Trump pardons are unbelievable. Even a lot of right-wingers are upset about them, according to comments I've read on right-wing news sites. Of course, they don't see them as Trump's fault. They say he's been given "bad advice." Oh, brother.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you're improving and feeling more able to get around. Slowly but surely!
How ridiculous that the man is so lacking in common sense that he cannot operate in the absence of advice. People are so ridiculous.
DeleteWow, you are doing so well with the knee! I'm having mine replaced in June, and am really worried about...being able to use the bathroom...my "good" knee isn't great. Your hospital stay sounds awful but about par with how hospital stays seem to go, sorry you went through that. It is extremely encouraging to read about your progress though, thank you for sharing! Any other tips or good advice?
ReplyDeleteOh Della! The funny thing was they really hammered home about a bedside commode. I said that I was not using it. They said I could remove the 'pot' and use it over my toilet, that I would need something to push myself up on. I said, "I have an antique wash stand right next to it that I could use. The man then turned to my husband and said, "Are you a fisherman? These are very popular. You can store your bait in the pot." True story. So. I have a brand new commode chair that I've never used once, never needed at all. But Tim can have it for fishing if he likes. But I only had one bad knee. Have an advocate with you at the hospital. Make sure of it.
DeleteDebby- you'll be running marathons within the year! Okay, so maybe not but honestly, nothing you do could shock me too much. How wonderful that modern medicine can restore our lives to us in ways that our ancestors never could have imagined.
ReplyDeleteAll Trump does is practice corruption. He is corrupt and everything about his administration and actions are corrupt. Where is the oversight?
Looking over in other directions, I guess.
DeleteGood for you! I think you are doing amazingly well, Debby. Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteCan't stop now!
ReplyDeleteI have been waiting to hear this news, it made my day off to a good start. Don't overdo it. I know you from this blog you might be tempted to do too much.
ReplyDeleteBelieve me, not in yhis case. I never want knee surgery again. I am being very careful!
DeleteI'm so glad you are having a positive recovery. Try not to overdo things!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe the difference, really. I am happy.
DeleteSo glad to hear you're doing wonderfully! Brava!!!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea how it was going to go, not really. I hear stories of people taking months to regain mobility. I haven't found it that way at all, and I know that I'm a lucky, lucky woman.
DeleteThis is turning out really well for you, what a relief to know that you will soon be able to do a lot of things without the pain that has been your companion for so long. Don't even get me started on those pardons.
ReplyDeleteAnd they just keep coming.
DeleteWe are visiting your fair country to visit my soon-to-be 80 year old mother-in-law and, while many stories do concern me, I am not commenting until after September when I am back two feet on my own soil. So glad that your two feet are planted well in recovery mode and yay on the red washer!!
ReplyDeleteYeah. My youngest is coming home too. She's probably less at risk because she carries a dual citizenship. The worst thing would be that they deported her back to the UK, I guess. I would guess that it is no different for you. Good luck.
DeleteI am blown away with how well you are doing at two weeks. Hoping for a similar experience!
ReplyDeleteYour surgery is in a couple weeks, right? I'm anxious to hear how it goes for you.
DeleteDebby,
ReplyDeleteThe staples are gone, the walker’s retired,
You’re walking with purpose, a soul re-inspired.
From groceries to gardens, you're finding your pace,
With rakes in your hands and fresh dirt to grace.
Down winding paths where wild things grow,
You move with care, but let courage show.
Two weeks in and you’re writing your song,
Of healing and hope, and muscles made strong.
And oh, that red washer—your laundry debut!
A bright little thrill in a world washed anew.
Each step is a triumph, each chore a delight,
In this journey of strength, you’re walking in light.
John
PS Thank you for your kind comment on my blog!
Welcome, John, and thank you.
DeleteIt's amazing how much the technology of joint replacements has progressed. It used to be such and ordeal with very long recoveries. If you think of it, could we have a picture of the red washing tower? Happy we are that this is going so well.
ReplyDeleteIt has, really. I mean, you're up and walking in hours. The whole back thing came as a complete shock. To be able to walk without the back issues was something that I never even thought about.
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