It should surprise exactly no one that my hormones haven’t been completely balanced the last week or so, between major surgery, massive drugs, lots of stress, etc. I’d had the odd headache off and on, nothing too bad, but a little worrisome. Then yesterday, we drove into Seattle for the first post-op doctor’s visit. That […]
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Last night, I was just about to complain to my husband about how badly I felt I was lurching while I was walking. It wasn’t until I turned back to him that I realized I’d walked all the way across the room without my crutch. I’d just gotten up and walked. It was the first
A week ago I had a full knee replacement done. Normally on random Mondays, I do an accountability post. Doesn’t really make sense at this point, as what I was holding myself accountable for has radically changed. Eventually I might get back there, but for now, I figure I’ll just chat about what’s happening with
Knee Report – One Week Read More »
Five days ago I had full knee replacement surgery done. They sent me home with a nerve block. Basically, a long tube with a needle stuck into my thigh on one side, and a bag of narcotics on the other side. Had to be very careful with it, carrying it around, making sure not to
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For those of you just joining us, on Oct 4th, I had full kneed replacement surgery. I’m not going to go into too many gory details, but I’m still putting up a warning, in case that kind of stuff squicks you. Check in time was 5:40 AM, plus the hospital is an hour’s drive from
Knee Report – Post Surgery Read More »
There are actually a couple of things that I’m really worried about at this time in regards to my knee. One: though I was pre-approved for a knee replacement, I just received a letter in the mail from my insurance company telling me that they felt that my knee replacement was not deemed medically necessary.
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My surgeon wants me to have pre-hap, that is, to go to physical therapy and work on the strength and flexibility of my knee before my surgery. My insurance will pay for it as well. *SIDE NOTE* Yes, it concerns me to be going anywhere public right now. The infection numbers in the small towns
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When I was in college, I fell in with a group of people who honestly believed that in order to be a true artist, one had to suffer. The tortured artist wasn’t merely a stereotype for them, but a chosen lifestyle. Fortunately, before I was twenty-four, I figured out that for myself, I am most
On July 1st, I began counting calories. As a result, I’ve already lost weight. I hate counting calories and tracking all the food I eat. However, it’s always been effective for me. I’ve gotten through the first couple of days which are always bad and I’m always hungry. But I’ve been over eating for a
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TLDR: The bad: My knee is toast. The good: My insurance will pay 100% for a knee replacement. And I have a better understanding of why my knee hurts as it does. The longer version: I went to see an arthroscopic surgeon, that is, someone who specialized in arthroscopic surgery, rather than someone whose specialty
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