Well, it's done. My left knee has been replaced and the surgeon was very pleased. So far, no pain but the nerve block hasn't worn off yet. We'll just have to see how I'm doing to morrow.
Gina Anderson from the church and Diana Patton from Toastmasters came to the hospital to sit with Terry and support her. I am a very luck person to have so many wonderful friends in my life.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
One Day and Counting!
Well, tomorrow is the big day. Around 24 hours from now, i'll be prepped for my knee replacement surgery. I know all will be well and the surgeon's hands will be guided by divine intervention.
I am so looking forward to the relief from the pain. I am also happy that I started this process a couple of months ago. If I hadn't, and the the degradation of my left knee, I would have hated to have waited another couple of months.
It's just human nature to be a bit apprehensive about the surgery especially with my A-fib, but I am in good hands.
I am so looking forward to the relief from the pain. I am also happy that I started this process a couple of months ago. If I hadn't, and the the degradation of my left knee, I would have hated to have waited another couple of months.
It's just human nature to be a bit apprehensive about the surgery especially with my A-fib, but I am in good hands.
Friday, May 25, 2012
4 Days and Counting
Well, in a around 4 days, I'll be in my room at Arlington Orthopedic & Spine recovering after my knee replacement. It's been a very tough two weeks. I have had tremendous pain that has been getting worse by the day. I am really looking forward to being pain free, at least in my left knee, the worst of the two.
During my rehab period, I have a lot to do to keep me busy, that's a good thing. My sister, Dian, is going to come over and sit with me so Terry can go to work. I will really have to concentrate on doing my exercises correctly plus being productive during the two weeks I am at home. I hope to return to work on June 19th. We'll just have to see how it goes.
During my rehab period, I have a lot to do to keep me busy, that's a good thing. My sister, Dian, is going to come over and sit with me so Terry can go to work. I will really have to concentrate on doing my exercises correctly plus being productive during the two weeks I am at home. I hope to return to work on June 19th. We'll just have to see how it goes.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Movie Date
Yesterday Terry and I headed to the "Studio Movie Grill" at the Highlands in Arlington, Texas. We were both rewarding ourselves with a "movie date".
There were only a couple of movies on that we wanted to see and decided to take a chance on seeing "Cabin in the Wood". I had read the reviews and the movie had 4 stars. It was also supposed to be spooky. Terry and I love spooky movies.
We also had Groupon passes for the movie so it was going to be a cheap date afternoon out.
After around 30 minutes in the movie we were just about ready to walk out. This was one of the dumbest movies we've seen in a long time. It wasn't even a good "slasher" movie. We were so glad we didn't pay full price to get into the flick.
Terry and I did of course have a good time just getting out and spending time together. Our special dates are precious time to both of us.
There were only a couple of movies on that we wanted to see and decided to take a chance on seeing "Cabin in the Wood". I had read the reviews and the movie had 4 stars. It was also supposed to be spooky. Terry and I love spooky movies.
We also had Groupon passes for the movie so it was going to be a cheap date afternoon out.
After around 30 minutes in the movie we were just about ready to walk out. This was one of the dumbest movies we've seen in a long time. It wasn't even a good "slasher" movie. We were so glad we didn't pay full price to get into the flick.
Terry and I did of course have a good time just getting out and spending time together. Our special dates are precious time to both of us.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Getting Ready To Start On A New Journey
The clearances from my doctors are in place and the date and time is set. After putting it off for over a decade, and enduring a lot of constant pain, my knee replacement surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, May 29, 2012.
I plan on documenting my journey through this process for all that care to listen and read.
The procedure will be done at Arlington Orthopedic and Spine. I am very pleased with the doctor and the facility. I know I will be in good hands.
The knee replacement won't be done soon enough. Day by day the left knee if get worse and worse. I just hope it holds out until the day of the surgery.
I will write more later about my thoughts.
I plan on documenting my journey through this process for all that care to listen and read.
The procedure will be done at Arlington Orthopedic and Spine. I am very pleased with the doctor and the facility. I know I will be in good hands.
The knee replacement won't be done soon enough. Day by day the left knee if get worse and worse. I just hope it holds out until the day of the surgery.
I will write more later about my thoughts.
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