I am back and doing well!

16 years ago

Hello to everyone!

I am nearly three weeks out from total knee revision surgery. This time around was much harder than the first but I am getting stronger every day. The doctors worked me over pretty good getting the original artifical joint out. Then they had to do a lot drilling and screwing to get the new artificial joint in properly. There was a problem with the length of my leg. They had to put double the padding (fake cartlidge) usually needed to make my legs match. I am glad for this. If one leg is longer than the other I would walk in circles! There is a lot of brusing from my groin to my toes and it's still pretty purple. My toes however, are green and yellow; a BIG improvement from being purple.

I started physical therapy this week. The eight weeks of strength training is paying off! I can do ten minutes on the bike and the treadmill already. Next week we'll add more miles and some more exercises.

Today is the first day I've felt confident enough to come down the stairs to my computer. I can see I'm not up to much 'putering yet as sitting up tires me out quickly and the leg swells after just a few minutes.

Gotta run.

Just wanted to stop by and say hello!

Lori

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minnie_tx
16 years ago
glad you're back Lori!!!
monica_pa Grieves
16 years ago
Good news !!
Glad to see you back and that everything went so well.
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OklaMoni
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Nice to see you back. Wishing you a quick recovery time..
and I hope, you can figure out a way to lay your leg up on something, so you can hang out here.

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pekemom
16 years ago
Hi! Glad you're back and take it easy for awhile.
kacram
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Hi Lori!!! you sound good!
pattico_gw
16 years ago
And I'm putting off having a bunion fixed....boy I'm such a chicken.

I'm proud of you...

Can't imagine what all you have gone through

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stephanie_in_ga
16 years ago
Your positive attitude will sure be a help in your recovery! Hope it's speedy and uneventful. Welcome back downstairs. ;o)
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16 years ago
Nice to have you back!
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16 years ago
Well it is about dang time you get back here!! Glad to know you are doing well! =)
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Good to hear from you! I'm sending healing wishes for speedy recovery.
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16 years ago
I'm glad to hear you are on the mend - keep us posted!
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16 years ago
Nice to hear from you. Glad it's going well. Keep up the good work.

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nodakgal
16 years ago
I'm glad you stopped in!
I've been wondering how it was going!
A true cowgirl, you're up and at 'em already!
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16 years ago
Great to hear you are doing well, Lori! I wish you a very speedy recovery -
Question -
Could someone not move the computer upstairs for you while you convalesce?
Alternately, move a small table over by the computer and put a pillow on top. Next time you want to check your email you can keep your leg up right from the start.
I'll look forward to more updates on your progress.
Suzan J
gramzeeinmd
16 years ago
Hi Lori
Please don't over do yourself and make sure you get plenty of rest.
I am sending you some 'Get Well Wishes' and a lot of thoughts for you.
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carol_in_california
16 years ago
I am happy you are progressing well.
Keep up the good work with physical therapy.
((((Lori))))
clubm
16 years ago
Good news!! Keep up the good work!!
mariend
16 years ago
Glad you are better. No snow shoveling for you now! Just rehab and rest.
veta
16 years ago
I'm sorry the surgery was such an ordeal, but I hope the end result will be well worth it. Take care.
Veta
alisande
16 years ago
Wow, Lori, you've come through a lot, and you're sounding strong. Good for you!!
mamatoad
16 years ago
Glad you're back, Lori! I had wondered how you were doing. I hope you'll soon be able to be back down those stairs, joining us at the KT. Sending good thoughts for a quick recovery! Bettye/AZ
sue_va
16 years ago
Hi, Lori. Good to see you back here at the table.

Sounds like you have a leg up on this project.

Take care and pamper yourself for a while.

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Marilyn Sue
16 years ago
I sure feel for what you are going through Lori. My best wishes to you for a speedy recovery.

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gemini40
16 years ago
Glad to hear you are doing well...don't push it too much.

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heatherinohio
16 years ago
Veta took the words right out of my mouth. Sending along special thoughts for you during the rest of your recovery. ((((Lori))))
phyllis__mn
16 years ago
So good to hear such a positive report....sounds as though you are on the mend.

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FlamingO in AR
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Great to see you Lori and to hear from the horses mouth that all went well and is continuing to go well! Yay!
liz
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I'm sooo glad your healing is progressing good...don't over do..(I KNOW you...you are chompin at the bit to get moving again) or you'll be right back in the chair!! put one of those precious doggies on your lap and curl up with a movie!!
jen_tx
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Dang girl, it makes MY leg hurt just thinking about all you've been through. Thank goodness for anesthesia, huh! LOL Glad you're able to maneuver the stairs now and wow, at the bike and treadmill. You'll be out wrangling horses and tractoring before you know it! Now get that leg up and relax. You work hard even when you've just had major surgery! I've always said if I was on Survivor, I'd want to be on YOUR team.....LOL
wanda_va
16 years ago
You have been missed! Glad to hear that you are doing better, and hope the healing continues to progress well. Visit us when you can...and in the meantime, you are in my prayers for a speedy and complete recovery.
kim_okla
16 years ago
Good to read you're doing well.
gardenspice
16 years ago
It amazes me what they can do these days. I'm so glad that your hard work paid off and that you are doing so well post-op. Take it easy with those stairs!
Georgysmom
16 years ago
Great News! Glad to hear you're doing so well. I've been watching for this post and am happy for you that the worst part is behind you. I know you have a lot of therapy ahead of you, but from my experience with friends (I haven't had any replacements yet) the worst part is the anticipation. Particularly if you have already had a replacement. You sound great and so positive.....a good thing.
patti43
16 years ago
We missed you, but considering what you've been through, I'm surprised you can post yet! Just your description of the surgery makes me queasy. ((Poor Lor))) But think about the spring ahead and how much better you'll feel by then!
jaybird
16 years ago
Greaaaaat to hear from you!! I pray that each day is a little less painful!
Hugs,
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tami_ohio
16 years ago
Hi, Lori! I'm so glad to hear from you, and that you are doing great! You need a laptop! Get Custer to move that computer upstairs for you. That way, you can visit with us, and play with all the pictures you have on the computer, too.

Sending good thoughts for continued quick healing and recovery.

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margad
16 years ago
So glad you are feeling so much better.
susanjf_gw
16 years ago
welcome back! so glad you're progressing...
ronf_gw
16 years ago
So far, so good.
I'm glad to hear you're on the mend.

Ron
hayjud_mn
16 years ago
Lori, It's good to hear from you.
Glad your doing so well.
When you told us about your pre-surgery training, I just knew that was going to make a big impact on recovery.

Your attitude and determination are inspiring!
kathi_mdgd
16 years ago
Good to see you back and glad that it's all going well.Keep up the PT and you'll be as good as new in no time~~~~~~~~~well almost!! I had itdone in 08 and while it was painful,it was worth the pain.
Kathi
Kathsgrdn
16 years ago
Glad you made it back!
donna_oh
16 years ago
Welcome back Lori!

Hope you heal quickly! Keep up with your therapy!

Donna (^_^)
Marcia Thornley
16 years ago
Hi Lori! Good to hear from you. Hope you have a speedy recovery!

I am back and doing well!

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