Last Wednesday, I underwent the second knee replacement surgery. I am home now and with two knees I am about to metamorphosis not into Super Woman or Bionic Woman but into a forty-year-old!I am still hobbling a bit with a walker and much time is devoted to exercises and the machine and I am sleeping a lot (could it be the almost non-existent sleep I had in the hospital -- just when you fall asleep, someone comes in to make sure that you're awake because they have to a) draw blood, b) take your vitals, c) give you a pill, d) all of the above!)
But I am looking forward to a few more weeks when I'm off walker and cane and back to my normal self. I could not believe how much more I could do with just one good knee -- think how much better I'll be with two!!!!
Going from a bone into bone with two big bone spur knee to a perfect (although faux) knee is truly a metamorphosis. I'm joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday!
19 comments:
Martha, Congratulations! That may well be the best metamorphosis for Met Monday this week!
You have truly undergone a metamorphosis, Martha! You may be your own best project - way to go! The joy and anticipation you must be feeling come through on your post. I'm so happy for you.
Well done, Martha! I'm thrilled for you and your new knees.
Congratulations to you!!! I've been putting off a knee replacement for years, but everyone says what a huge difference it make (however I'm still a bit scared).
Yikes
ButterYum
My goodness! I had no idea you were dealing with that. Bless your heart. You are so couragous to go through so much. Good for you! Hope your recovery is super speedy. (I have a broken arm right now so I have a little sympathy for anyone who is not able to do their usual things.)
Have a great and progressive week.
Karen
Ladybug Creek
Best wishes for a successful and swift return to better-than-normal! Sounds like you're well on the way.
I hope you heal quickly. You will feel so much better. Remember to ask your doctor about premedication before dental appointments since you have had a knee replacement. I work in a dental office.
Wow! you mean you've been serving tea and making lunch for all of us from the hospital? you are indeed Bionic Woman! Congratulations, here's to your knees, Martha!
You'll be dancing again in no time! ;o)
Hope your feeling better soon!
All the very very best to you~ Heal well..and enjoy this new life.
Glad to hear you're on the mend!!!
It's good that you are home. Heal quickly and well. It will be like having a new lease on life. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary
Hope the healing continues quickly. I think pampering is the best medicine!!
Best,
Bonnie
A very good friend just had both knees done within a few weeks and she's doing great too. Keep up with the physical therapy and you'll be good as new!
Glad you are recovering so well Martha.
As the song says, 'baby it's you.' So congrats and sincere wishes for the best of health. Jane F.
I'm sure you do feel like a new person. So glad you are on the mend.
Oh Martha - this will be the summer to remember! Better days are ahead Martha! Hang in there! Do you have cookbooks to read? You are such a great cook.
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