Okay guys this willl be my last update on my knee. I met with my doctor 2 weeks ago. We basically decided on maintenance physical therapy every 2 weeks, exercise at the Y, and basically whatever I needed to do to get my life back. It has been a year since I started this adventure. I still have no feeling in my knee and I still struggle with my walk but hope in 6 months that it will get better. I can bend my knee about 104 degrees. My doctor has said that I am doing better than alot of people my age. I do not walk with a cane, my knee is strong, and I have very little pain. I can now walk 1.3 miles aroud the track at the Y. Hopefully by the end of the summer I will be up to 2 miles. I take one day at a time.
I do feel that the stress of the 3 surgeries has taken a toll on me. From January to March I bascially would go to P.T. and the grocery store. I could do one thing a day. In March I started doing more. I am basically at the point where I can do two things a day. I am so thankful I do not have a job where I go in an office everyday. It would have made this experience so much harder. So what do you do when the stress of 3 surgerys has taken a toll on you physically and emotionally? Well, the first thing I do is apply several oils everyday for emotional support. It really helps me not to feel overwhelmed. I also make sure I am having a quiet time. Reading the Psalms brings great peace and joy. I know God has a plan for my and my kee. I also rest for one hour every afternoon. I read or sleep. I try not to feel guilty for resting.There are so many things I could be doing. Watching what I eat has been helpful. Eveyone loves comfort food but too much causes more stress on my body. More on that at another time. I have more stories to share.
I hope each of you are healthy and well. Please enjoy the summer. It is hot but there is nothing like summer sun. Please if any of you need help emotionally or physically please contact me. I am now offically qualified for encouragement after surgery support. Ha! Happy Days are ahead!
Happy July 4th!
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