Or hello, boredom, my old friend…..
Lake Fresno/Clovis is expanding and our weeds, um, I mean lawn is greener than ever before. Kathy’s chickens are still clucking, rabbit is still hip hopping around and JoJo is hiding in his dog house. Missy insists on sleeping on my chest, not my lap, while I try to sew, and Doug is taking great care of me. I’m still kicking, literally, as I do my exercises and gaining strength whilst riding my bike, and stretching as hard as I can to get my leg straight. OUCH!! Enough already! 30 reps at 3 times a day equals about 2 hours of movement each day. Can’t hardly believe that tomorrow will be 4 weeks since this assault on my leg, and yes, it was a brutal assault. Liken it to a shark bite, it takes that long to heal, about 4-6 months. But I am strong, resilient, stubborn and I will do what I have to do to overcome this and with very little complaint!
The grands are back in school, though I think they would rather be at home still, especially with the weather. Kat and An are diligently working like the crazies that they are, and making sure that ole Ma and Pa are okay. Amazon delivery drivers have become our closest friends lately as we have bought more than our share, and probably yours, over the past few months, and we eagerly await the tone that the Ring sets off as they come close to the door, God Bless Ye Merry Gentlemen. Kinda ironic, huh? The packages have been opened and put away and/or used.
I am finally feeling up to sewing but then when I look at my list, I feel like a deer stuck in the headlights, paralyzed by the mass of fabric and patterns upon my table, not sure where to begin. I guess I should start at the top of the pile and work my way down. Or should I burrow in like a rabbit and just randomly grab at something and try to make a finish? One way sounds about as good as the other. Or….. there is a third option. Hide on my computer, play games and ignore it all. Kinda toss up on some days, but that’s okay. It can wait….. As can I, as I do another round of exercise to avoid it.
Now, that I have trotted out my options, I think it is time for a cup of hot tea. Shall I pour you a cup?
Good Morning Everyone!
I want to thank everyone for your patience. prayers, and friendship with me as I am recovering from knee surgery. I also want to thank the many others who have gone through this before and your advice and support!
I did have my massage yesterday and that really helped with the swelling, but now my knee is awake and screaming at me. So after I do morning exercises and then icing it, I hope to get some sewing in. Maybe….
My range of motion is improving, I am at -0-114 with flexion and no longer using the walker, just my cane outside. PT thinks I should be at 120 plus soon, and possibly able to do pool exercises after I see my surgeon in February. I am able to do all the exercises as painful as they are, and am walking more every day and able to do regular activities.
I have really wanted to sew but have not had the energy or strength to do any yet. I mistakenly thought that a week or 2 ago I was going to go in there and get it done. Boy, was I ever wrong! I am just now 5 weeks postoperative and am now starting to regain my strength. But it has not kept me from going in my studio and playing with designs, fabric and patterns! Because of this, our 2 quilt-alongs on our blog have been stalled, and my apologies for that happening. No promises on the date yet but I am doing the best that I can on trying to catch up.
I am at 6 weeks po, and I survived yet another PT session! 
I am at 115 degrees with manipulation and am now free to go to the gym and continue with my exercises there along with PT for a few more weeks and I’m okay with that. I can almost feel that elusive 120 degrees, so close! I can’t use the pool yet as my Diva scab just won’t fall off yet but it’s getting closer to falling off. It has a tiny little hook at the end that catches on my clothes. No cane except for uneven surfaces. Still need to work on my balance.
I am at 115 degrees with manipulation and am now free to go to the gym and continue with my exercises there along with PT for a few more weeks and I’m okay with that. I can almost feel that elusive 120 degrees, so close! I can’t use the pool yet as my Diva scab just won’t fall off yet but it’s getting closer to falling off. It has a tiny little hook at the end that catches on my clothes. No cane except for uneven surfaces. Still need to work on my balance.I see my doctor next week and hopefully by then that scar/scab will be gone! No cane except for uneven surfaces just to be on the safe side. I had my x-rays this morning and the left is aligned, straight and ready to go. My right has about 50% osteoarthritis, so I am going to ask Dr. Gaur if I should have surgery sooner or later.
Now, I am going to treat myself to a coffee, relax and work on my sewing!
February 2, 2023
Hi! I had my post-op appt this morning with Dr. Gaur. It turns out that I don’t need to have surgery on my right knee as it is in fairly good condition and he thinks that I shouldn’t need surgery for several years, possibly! WOOHOO! I was worried about it as I really didn’t want to go through that pain again for a long time! We agreed that I need to lose some more weight and he feels that will help with my right knee, and honestly I have very little pain.
He says that my left knee is looking pretty good and suggested more exercises to get it flat and said that I am doing very well with my recovery! My rom is still at 115 with manipulation and I still have mild swelling but I should be at 120 fairly soon. My little scar finally fell off but then it formed another scar so in 2-3 weeks I should be back in the pool and I am free to go to the gym. He wants me to use the cane for a while longer for balance especially on uneven ground. He reminded me that my body is still adjusting to the new knee and that it will take time for it to get used to each other, which can take about a year or so. All in all, a very good and positive appointment! 
I have 4 more appts with PT and then I will be released to do home therapy!
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