UPDATE: One week since surgery: I still feel worse than just before su...

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by graceandham 02 Sep 2015 ( edited Sep 03'15 06:53 )

UPDATE: One week since surgery: I still feel worse than just before surgery, so have a ways to go, but I'm in Physical Therapy and being faithful to that. Today I ventured out to my new year of Bible Study. Came home and napped two hours like a two year old - exhausted! The world seemed changed! Excellent doctor, so I'm counting on an excellent outcome eventually. Thanks for your support and comments!<br /><br />

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Recovering from outpatient knee surgery yesterday. So far, so good. My best friends right now are my DH, the crutches, a nearby bathroom, and a handled t shirt bag for carrying everything in one trip. They thought I was crazy in recovery because my first words were "Do you know what I was dreaming? I was seeing the most beautiful embroidery designs." REALLY! I have plans for lots of sitting and downloading.

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by crafter2243 02 Sep 2015

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See what those drugs do.......... :-)
Now you have time to collect all the designs to make that dream possible. I wish you a speedy recovery.

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by graceandham 03 Sep 2015

Thank you!

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by maleah 02 Sep 2015

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It will take a while to heal- don't be like me and push your luck. The housework will be there when you are all healed. If you can, get a walker as it is more stable that crutches. God bless.

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by graceandham 03 Sep 2015

Thanks. The housework resumes wa-a-a-y last.

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by pldc 02 Sep 2015

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Betsy that is so good that you can laugh right after your surgery. LOL you made me laugh here's wishing a speedy recovery. ~hugs~

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by graceandham 03 Sep 2015

Laughed my way through first hub's heart attack. Humor heals.

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by dander163 02 Sep 2015

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When I had mine, frozen corn and peas were great as ice packs to help with the swelling. They form to the knee quite well. Make sure to mark the bags so you don't cook them later. :)

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by graceandham 03 Sep 2015

Wish I had thought of that, but we bought a nifty ice wrap that fits around the knee with Velcro - one size fits all in this case.

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by lbrow 02 Sep 2015

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Been there so know what it's like. Keep it up as much as they tell you a d ice. Later on maybe heat. Are you going for P. T. later? Thinking about you and praying you'll soon be back on both feet/Lillian

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by graceandham 03 Sep 2015

Ice is already a four letter word with me. Physical therapy either at home or back to my local hospital, depending on how I'm doing at doctor appointment. Prayers count!

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by cfidl 02 Sep 2015

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Sounds like the perfect way to recover. Best wishes to you and your health.

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by graceandham 03 Sep 2015

Thank you.

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by jrob 02 Sep 2015

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Well, start sketching them out for us! Joining in prayer for your speedy recovery and a husband with lots of patience, not patients.

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by graceandham 03 Sep 2015

I don't draw. In my dream they were arrayed like in a directory on a computer page. Must have been thinking about embroidery as I went under.

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by dragonflyer 03 Sep 2015

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Sounds like a great way to recover...hope yours goes well!

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by juanitadenney 03 Sep 2015

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I'm with you as I'm dreaming of designs in quilting and embroidery whether I'm asleep or awake makes no difference. Hope you have a speedy recovery so you can get back to doing the things you most love.

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by graceandham 03 Sep 2015

Thank you. If it weren't for my computer and tv I'd be stir-crazy. Can't concentrate enough yet on a plot in a book, but I have a stack of unread novels by my chair.

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by pennifold 03 Sep 2015

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Good on you Grace, you can't keep a good woman down for long! Hope you recover really quickly and without any hiccups. Make sure you do what the doctor says and keep up the exercise. My Mum has had 3 knee replacements (the first one done in Adelaide years ago, didn't go too well). The two up here have been wonderful and she is 81 and walks everywhere. Love Chris

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by graceandham 03 Sep 2015

This was much less than all that!

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