Well, recovery from knee replacement in June, continues. I still do some physical therapy every other week, and have a workout routine at the YMCA. Swelling is down. Very little pain.....but alas my knee will not bend to 110 degress. It bends about 88 to 91 degrees. Do you know what you cannot do when you knee will not bend? I have learned you cannot get in and out of the car without moving my seat back. I cannot drive long distances. I cannot ride a bike or walk on a treadmill or walk around a track for more than 3 mins. And when you walk you walk with a limp. I still cannot walk up steps properly. So.....what does this mean? More surgery after the first of the year. They will radiate the scar tissue and he may replace a ligament and plate. It will be about 6 weeks recovery. Ugh!
But the big question for me is why does my body develope scar tissue so quickly. I have been reading and investigating this issue. Is there something my body needs to heal properly? My leg is strong and I do very well with all exercise's, but my knee will not bend. I do have product I use on my knee and supplements I take. Hopfully I will find an answer. Till then I continue resting and working at the same time. Fortunately I am a member of a GREAT company that provides GREAT product for healing. My next meeting with the doctor is November 30th. I will keep you posted......all prayers are appreciated!
Yes, yesterday I turned one year older! I was sent a question in a randome sales ad. The question was "Where do you see your health in 5 years?" I have to admit this question really got me thinking. Where would I be physically is 5 years. Would my mind be strong? Would I be able to ride a bike, walk around a track, or even get ourt of bed? Since my knee surgery I have to admit I am slow. My knee will not bend fully, and I am slow to get up. My mind is missing a little and I am slow sometimes in gathering my thoughts. And at my skin check on Wednesday my doctor removed a mole that looked questionable. Hmmm........so what can I do to keep good health in check?
Well fortunately I belong to a company that has supplements to help address these issues. Products that provide strength for my mind and muscles, and for healthy skin, and hair. But this week a report came out that stress contributed to skin cancer. I am wondering if it contributes to most cancers. But the stress issue stumps me. You see in June I had knee replacement surgery. It did not go well and had another surgery in July.It has been stressful. I just started getting out and about driving in the past few weeks. So Wednesday when my skin doctor removed a mole that did not look right, I was not surprised. The last time a mole was removed was about 5 years ago after a particularly stressful year.
Over the next several months I am going to re-evalute my life and try to reduce my stress. Not sure what I will find when I re-evaluate but hope to have more fun with friends, and experience more Joy. So the big question for you is "Where do you see your health in 5 years'" and "Do you need to re-evalute your stress level? Join me on this journey! Would love to know what you find.
Hey guys,
Popping on here to announce a Young Living Diffuser sale. You can even purchase these on your Loyality Order! Check thses out. Only while supplies last!
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Cozy Cabin has a woodsy, smoky aroma that transforms your space into a snug, intimate escape in the mountains. This delightful blend features Hong Kuai essential oil from our farm in Taitung, Taiwan!
These oil make me HAPPY and FOCUSED and CALM just thinking about them. (Go look those oils up in your reference guide
GINGERSNAPS // coconut, vanilla, cinnamon, tangerine, ginger, ocotea
Gingersnaps is just like it sounds - it has a homey, cheerful aroma that turns your space into a warm, sweet-smelling bakeshop. You can almost taste the spicy-sweet aroma. It’s made with real Madagascar Vanilla oleoresin. Like the most delish cookie everrrrr.
ORANGE SPICED CIDER // orange, nutmeg, cassia, bitter orange
This one is my faveeee!!!! Straight up PUMPKIN SPICE vibbbbbbes and I am here for it.
It has a festive, rich, citrus, cinnamon aroma that’s perfect for cozying up inside around the fire as the weather gets cooler. I love the addition of Cassia to this blend
Diffuse these
Use in a fab Autumn room spray
Add to bath salts and mix well before adding to a cozy bath!
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Well guys my knee replacement has been quite an adventure. I am writing about my adventure in 2 parts, which tells you that I have had some complications. I know that with any surgery things can happen. I know many of you have had this surgery with great success. But sadly I am not one of those. So.....here is what has happened....
First of all, I am so glad I took extra precautions and got my body strong. I have had very little brain fog or infections. During the surgery they give you an epidural in the leg to help with pain. Unfortunately after I woke up it was obvious mine did not work, Then what happened is that my knee produced scar tissue quickly. After the doctor has the knee in, he accually bends the knee all the way to the butt to make sure it is working, while under anesthesia. Mine was fine. But after 4 weeks I could only bend my knee 60 degrees. Most can bend it at least 90 degrees. So the decision was made to do a manipulation of the knee. They put me back under and forced bent the knee. They did try a different epidural and it was GREAT! My knee was bending and no pain. That was on Wednesday. By Sunday the knee had hardened again and now I can only bend it about 88 degrees, It should be at 110. I do have physical therapy 3 times a week and my therapist has said he has not seen a knee like mine before. Neither has my doctor. So it is a learning curve all the way around with everyone, What I have learned is that staying home is not so bad.This experience has made me stop and smell the roses. I still cannot drive. My husband needs lots of prayer as he takes me on errands. Sleeping in a recliner can be daunting and stroids keep me awake, I have had one good nights sleep in 8 weeks. So I try to rest duing the day as much a possible, I have also learned how to take care of 3 dogs while my husband works. Unfortunately they love to sleep in my lap and It is not comfortable for me. I do have a Young Living oil and supplement routine that I use everyday that does helped. Especially after physical therapy. More later.......
