It’s fair to say that this last month has been the most challenging of my life. That might sound dramatic, but I am being sincere. The pain associated with a knee replacement is off the chart and cannot truly be described or fully appreciated unless you have been through the operation yourself. Add to this an intolerance to all opiate pain meds, and you can only begin to appreciate the challenges that I have faced.
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Day 32 Post RTKR: feeling excited
OMG have I had some exciting mini triumphs today! I can’t quite believe what I can now do..! No not that, something even more exciting!
Day 31 Post RTKR: Baby steps
Exactly 1 month post op. Today was a day of two halves. It started down low and finished a bit more positive, I’ll explain why sunny days get me down when you’d expect it to be the opposite. Leg lifts still elude me as the blessed quad refuses to wake up, so here’s what I’m doing about it. Continue reading “Day 31 Post RTKR: Baby steps”
Day 30 Post RTKR: time for the truth
Rant Alert! There are a number of things that are starting to irritate me in the questions and comments that I am getting lately, so I think it’s time for THE REAL TRUTH. Continue reading “Day 30 Post RTKR: time for the truth”
Day 29 Post RTKR: feeling positive
21Some small curious things have started to happen and I’m beginning to feel some positivity. Continue reading “Day 29 Post RTKR: feeling positive”