Sunday, December 17, 2017

Post Op day four

Well, I had my knee replacement done on December 13, 2017.  All I can say is I am glad it is done and the pain is immense.  Oxy has become my friend, though I do limit the intake.  I have noticed that every six hours seems to work for me.  I am also taking Aspirin and Tylenol.  My biggest hurdle right now is going to the bathroom, you know what I mean if you ever had had surgery.  I know it might be a little TMI, but if you read this blog I tend to be a bit of an opened book.  And, since prayer is my biggest ally.  I am requesting prayer for my bowels.  Thank you, they are appreciated. 

Anyways . . .

I had a friend stay with me last night until my son came home from work.  It was a nice visit, but I was exhausted by the time she left. I also broke out in a massive rash, who knew I was allergic to raspberries.  I don't eat them much, but now I know.  Everything is okay.  The body is an amazing mass.  I have to move certain muscles I didn't even know I had, but it is to stimulate my leg to move.  Lifting this bad boy is too much, my rehabilitation with start soon.  I am blessed because they will come to my home for three to four weeks.  Also, they are sending a nurse.  Why?  I am not that needy.  I am getting around my apartment with my walker, I am sure the neighbors downstairs just love the wheels and banging of my walker hitting the wood floors.  It is what it is.  I cannot help it.

I am just amazed on how fast it went.  I made a decision for my leg in June of this year and now it is done.  My doctor is good and took care of any concerns or questions I may have had.  He is not someone who likes to chat and visit much, but he knows his stuff.  I kind of like that.  My dear son, what a trooper.  He deems himself well as a young man.  My son watches out for me and asks me what I may need.  Though, I do like to do things on my own.  I mean this morning I made my coffee and walked my cup over to the dining room table, and I didn't spill.  Another hurdle jumped.

It was weird walking with a  new knee, but it does have strength and will not break while walking.  I was afraid to place weight on it, but I have taken the stairs and walk around my apartment well.  Though, I do not want to become too cocky, I do not want to fall.

My friends have been phenomenal and I appreciate their help and concern.  I will keep you up to date on my healing.  I pray that God protects me from any injury and  I pray that God will give my son strength and comfort in his spirit and heart.  He did have a hard night last night at work.  I encouraged him, but I know he was stressed.  I told him before just because people have money does not mean they have class or care about other peoples things.  He has seen that behavior over and over since he has been working in a very up scaled hotel.  It is what it is. 

If you are reading this blog, please continue with prayer of coverage for my family and me.  Also, complete healing and strength for me.  Prayer for comfort and peace for my son.  Thank You!!

"Forrest Gump" 
My son, tagged this video to me.  He said, now I can run like Forrest.


Signing Off

I have decided to sign off from my blog. There have been many loses this past year, friends that I loved and miss everyday. So many changes...