Thursday What's New With You?

Yes, blood clots are a concern. I don't have a history of them, so I wasn't so concerned about that. I have a history of leg swelling and not going down for anything ... after my first surgery (well, nearly eight months after), both legs swelled up for no apparent reason and they continued to do that even after the second one. Same thing happened on the left one ... tried to explain that to the doc at the hospital that it was common. They tried everything ... compression socks, a stronger diuretic, elevation ... still swollen. I told them, no one has been able to figure it out.

If I were you, I'd do a lot of research on it, go into eyes wide open. You must set realistic goals, which I did ... I wasn't looking to run a marathon, just walk decently. And that's what I want now. I want to be able to walk, sit, sleep, live with a minimum of pain (I don't expect to have zero pain ... I know my right knee will always hurt). 

I think (hope) I have realistic expectations, but like you said I need to do more research.  I just would like to be able to climb stairs and walk longer with less pain not zero pain.  I'm 65 so I'm sure it will take awhile to recover, but I'm fortunate to live with my oldest child, Sarah, and her family.  My second child, Emily, is close and works in the medical field. My youngest child, Ernie and wife Amanda are also close, just up the road in New Braunfels.  I have lots of support which is a huge blessing...just need to wrap my mind around the surgery and recovery process.  Thanks for listening.

Sandra

Hi Trish!  Happy Birthday!   Vic

Good morning Trish and everyone......

Trish...first of all Happy Birthday!!!! Yesterday was my daughter's birthday and also Nan's granddaughter Morgan's. Glad you got your power back on.

Carla....honey do you ever rest?? Take it easy for awhile. Sorry about the doctor appointment mess. I hope you can get in soon. If not find another doctor. I am worried about you!

Eileen...gettting bored is a good sign. That means you are getting better. You are doing great with your PT. Hope you have a wonderful day!

Vickie...Benny was such a cute little dragon!!!  Glad to hear your new Refrigerators will be arriving today!  Glad you had so much fun last night with Benny!!

Sandra.....I wish I had some where to go and had packing to do. Have a wonderful long weekend!!!

I spent all day yesterday in bed. I feel a little better today. I see my Chiropractor again this afternoon. He said yesterday would be bad and he wasn't kidding!!

That is about all for me today. Wishing you all a beautiful day!!

Prayers for so many in need!

Love  and Hugs   to all.....connie d

Happy Birthday Trish. Glad your power is back.

It was cold and wet last night for Halloween here. Sitting outside giving out candy my feet froze. My husband kept saying how warm it was.

Have to have a heart monitor for two weeks. I was dreading it. The one I had before you could not take it of to shower. Hurray this one I can.

Happy Birthday Trish!

Post Script:  I forgot to mention special prayers for Judy today as she had her surgery this morning.  Hope she is doing well and can post to let us know soon.

Happy Birthday Trish!!!!

Vicki thanks for the thoughts and prayers and also for posting about me today!!!

Head still hurts and so does my lower back...going back to bed and rest like I am supposed to be doing...hate this laying around with so much going on around here!!!

HUGS