So this happy Friday morning, I did some peddling, after my morning coffee. I placed a Target order for a farther away Target store, because Sonja was going there today. well. If you didn't hear about the Target debacle today, good on you, but their systems went haywire. My order didn't show up on my app, nor did it let me add Sonja for pick up. Now, at 7:30 in the evening, the status is showing up on my phone as "preparing the order". Well. Who wants to drive all the way there to pick that up, but I want it for tomorrow, as we are having a party. harrumph.
Anyway. I had my coffee and I peddled and I placed an order, then I left for PT. The milder weather felt like spring, and the snow is mostly gone. It was rather nice out there, hobbling down a wet sidewalk with no ice in sight.
There was another lady there today, going through the same rotations, a few steps ahead of me. I talked to her a bit when I was riding the bike, and she was icing, all done and ready to go home. She had the same surgery, a knee replacement, 4 weeks ago. (four weeks ago? holy moly!). Because she could walk. And I heard her flexion when they measured her, 120. Unbelievable. She walked so effortlessly!
I was not jealous of her, I told her she was doing fantastic, she said, "I guess I'm blessed." I guess so too. Does that mean that I am NOT blessed? oh, of course not, but it was a little difficult. I did fine on everything today, except for the marching in place while holding "loosely" on to the bar, shh, I was hanging on for dear life when I raised the "good" foot and balancing on the surgical leg. March, march, march, oh this isn't too bad...then a slight buckle, and poof went the confidence. dang it. I can lift the weights and do the reps and my bend was 120 today, which is wonderful, for me, but I need the knee to actually support me.
Oh, there are worse things, and life isn't awful, but I am still working on walking. I try to put minimal weight on the walker, walk with one hand on it, walk just holding the counter, all sorts of things...then a slight buckle will occur...much less frequent as time goes on, so hopefully it'll stop happening soon! If I focus on it, it can be depressing, and sometimes it's really frustrating. Because I'm trying. I really am.
In other news, this little Miss has been so sweet...she wanted to go outside, then wanted to come right back in....
Tomorrow we are having a birthday party, and lots of my daughters will be coming. Kathryn is coming early to help me make some fudge, and maybe frost some cookies. I am very excited about seeing all the girls! Nine or ten of the eleven will be here, plus some daughter-in-laws!
Ah well. You all have a good evening, and a good weekend, I doubt I'll be blogging tomorrow...:)
14 comments:
I didn't hear about the Target issues, I'm sorry you got caught in it.
It's interesting how everyone's experience with total knee surgery is different. There are 2 ladies in my church who had the surgery and one was walking in no time, the other had issues like you, but it did improve!
I volunteer helping seniors from a nursing home swim. There are a couple with Parkinson’s and many who have difficulty walking. There faces are grimaced and stressed as I support then walking to the small pool. I see their fear that they worry about falling but when they hit the bottom step and are safely in the pool, their face de stress because they no longer worry. We practice walking and do other exercises without the fear of falling, it’s pretty magical. And when they exit the pool at the end, they are loosened up and continue to walk better. You seem to have fear of falling too, could you get back in the pool (one you could stand in) and do your workouts there? Water is magical. Happy Holidays!
Wait, all I heard was fudge😉. Keeping you in prayer, Della.
Hi Della!
I’m happy thing are progressing at PT even if it doesn’t seem that way always….it IS working 🥰
Have fun with all your girls!! Happy Birthday to Margaret! It’s my birthday today and we are staying in. It is SO COLD and slippery out there!! -24C and the most ferocious wind. So all the plans and reservations have been cancelled for now and we’ll regroup next month. I’m sitting here in my big comfy chair in my housecoat having my coffee. I know you love to do that too!,
Have an amazing weekend with all your family 🥰
Marilyn from Canada 🥶🥶🥶💗
It is interesting! This morning, I was bound and determined, got the cane and just told myself, walk one step. I did. I walked a few more, then the dang knee lurched forward...lurch is a big word, but it sort of jumped forward. I told myself to calm down, it didn't make me fall...but it is rather disconcerting! I did walk a bit more, but it takes the wind out of my sails!
I would like to get back in the pool. Right now, I can't even get out of my house into the car without Paul's help, and he already takes me to PT three times a week...hopefully soon I'll manage it, I can't wait! There is a ramp to get into our local pool, too...also, I love that you volunteer! We have some seniors who come join our water aerobics class once a month, from a nursing home, and it's wonderful to have them!
I know, right?
Oh Marilyn, wise decision, hunker down at home! brrr!!!! Do you ever ask, "Why do we live here?" I do. But we aren't moving anywhere, so....
No we’re not moving anywhere either! 🤣🤣
Oh no! What a drama with the Target order. I hope you have got it now! I am glad the weather was better and good job with the PT.
I hope you have had a lovely day today with your daughters!
I'm having drama with my bank. Every week I'm having to change my password. It's really annoying me. Glad your PT is going good. Don't compare yourself to someone else - everyone will have a different experience.
I say so often... nothing is easy anymore. Sorry for the Target mess and am happy you are improving with the knee PT. You are doing great!! xo
I am envious of your melting weather! PT is a challenge for sure. I hope they give you an exercise to help with the knee instability or a knee brace or something. You do not want to wipe out that knee totally:(
The target mess was so annoying. I placed an order for delivery because we are all
sick and it showed on App. Then an hour later I went to add something to order and my order was gone. I thought it was me that made a mistake. Then I checked my bank account and whatever the issue was didn’t stop them from taking my money. I called and was on hold for an hour while my family was relaxing chatting. At end of hour they come on to say there was an issue with their online orders. Next morning it was all resolved and I received my order but it was so annoying.
Sounds like you are slowly coming along. Little by little you will get stronger and be back to normal.
Have a wonderful Christmas.
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