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16 years ago

I got in the wreck one week ago tonight.

To be precise, seven days, two hours and six minutes ago.

I had my aches and pains but time has healed them.

I've been very careful and haven't overdone.

I haven't taken any pain medication since Thursday night.

Yesterday I noticed pain in my left leg. There is also a 'give' sometimes when I am walking. The pain is muscular but sometimes there's a twinge, like you can get in your back/spine sometime. And, there was some grinding, although not painful, going on in the knee. There is enough discomfort to interrupt my sleep at night.

I was gimping around and Custer asked what was going on.

When I did his eyes got big and said 'call your knee doctor right now'

It took me a minute to realize what he meant.

Where I am hurting is in the femur when the rods were placed

to mount the top of the new knee joint. The grinding in the joint is new too so I called.

It's been two years since I had my knee replaced.

The girl said she would move some appointments so I could get into the doctor on Tuesday. He operates on Monday or I'd be seeing him them.

Give me good thoughts about this.

I'm a little worried.

The doctor joked and told me the only restrictions I'd have after the replacement was I could skydive or bull dog steers. Neither one of us considered standing straight up on a brake while two cars ram me from the back as a 'restrictions.'

So.

I have three days to worry.

Think good thoughts for me, wouldcha?

I'd hate to think I'd might have to replace the replacement knee.....

Lori

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luckygardnr
16 years ago
You have my prayers, Lori! Since my KR I worry about that sort of thing too. Hope all is well when you have your appt. Hugs

Laurel
carol_in_california
16 years ago
I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.....keep us updated, please.
(((((Lori)))))
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nodakgal
16 years ago
OH NOOOOOOO!
As I started reading I was thinking good gosh I hope this is NOT her knee she has had fixed!!!!

It does take a few days sometimes for what you think is the worst pain (your neck in your case)to subside before you notice other aches,pains and things!!

Gol dang it anyway!!!

You're in my thoughts cowgirl! Sending my best wishes for a good report from the Doc!!!!

(((Lori)))
lydia1959
16 years ago
Sending good thoughts Lori!!
ronf_gw
16 years ago
You're in my prayers, Lori.

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okwriter
16 years ago
Oh, Lori. I'm so sorry! I hope you get patched up soon and that it doesn't take another surgery...
grammahony
16 years ago
Good thoughts and prayers for you Lori. I hope things go okay for you.
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chubby_rat
16 years ago
Hopefully your knee is ok...man...I hate to think of you going through that again! I remember when you got it done.I felt so bad for you!
azzalea
16 years ago
You're certainly doing the right thing by getting it checked out as soon as possible.

Don't forget--you really need to have your lawyer in on this, too. It's SO much easier if they're involved from the beginning, rather than having to sort things out after several months. And given the timing, if there is a problem, it's almost got to be related to the accident.

Hoping it's nothing serious, and you'll be feeling better soon. Good luck
pattico_gw
16 years ago
Oh my Lori....I sure hope not...

Wishing you the best with this...and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers...

patti
patti43
16 years ago
Good advice from azzalea. I hope you don't have any more pain between now and Tuesday. A lot of times injuries don't show up right away after an accident, at least I've been told. Try not to worry and stay off that leg as much as possible (I'm playing doctor). Praying your weather straightens up before Tuesday so you don't have a problem getting to the doctor.
LorifromUtah
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16 years ago
We have excellent health insurance through the mine as well as a Personal Injury Policy with our auto policy. Paying for medical is not a worry...now.

I called my insurance adjustor right after I talked to the nurse. His instructions are to bill any medical claims to them (allied-nationwide) and not use our medical insurance.

The adjuster for the guy who ran into me is also asking for our medical bills too. Is he kidding? I guess I sound stupid on the phone or something...I don't think so.I let our insurance know about this right away. I'm to refer any other insurance companies to him.

So far the only thing I think we may have trouble with is getting my car fixed. When I left the scene the back bumper was intact but the trunk would not close fully. A half mile down the road the bumper fell off and dragged on the tire until I could a bungee cord and tie it up. THIS is where I may need a lawyer.

Patti43 is right. Nothing much was hurting until Sunday morning and new aches were still showing up on Monday and Tuesday. Here I was worried I'd broken a collar bone. Who knew it would hurt my knee?

Thanks all!

Lori
glenda_al
16 years ago
Bless your sweet heart!
You have them: Lots of special thoughts!
hayjud_mn
16 years ago
Lori,
I'm so sorry. I think you might be better off if you stay off that leg for now. Tuesday is a long time from now.

Prayers for you!
lynne_melb
16 years ago
Lori, so sorry to hear this. Sending good thoughts and prayers.

Please start keeping detailed daily notes on how you are feeling. Also, please check with an attorney. You don't know if you will always have excellent medical insurance. I used to have great insurance, but as times got tougher, my employer drastically reduced benefits.

I'm hoping and praying that you will be fine. I don't want to be Mrs Doom and Gloom, but as Mom used to say, it doesn't hurt to be prepared.

Take care,
Lynne
donna37
16 years ago
(((Lori))), sending special thoughts your way.
joyfulguy
16 years ago
Sending good thoughts and some prayers, Lori.

Do you have a crutch or walker?

I'd use it, till the visit with the guy with the skills.

(((((Lori)))))

ole joyful
JoanMN
16 years ago
Wow, Lori, I sure hope the knee doesn't have to be overhauled or replaced again.
((((((((((Lori)))))))))
JoanMN/FL
FlamingO in AR
16 years ago
I hope it's nothing major, Lori, but you're right to get it looked at ASAP. Good luck!
margad
16 years ago
Hope all will go well for you. You certainly don't need any more aches and pains.
grinch_gut
16 years ago
wow I have missed tons without the net...I am sorry about the wreck and I hope all works out great tuesday..STacy
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
16 years ago
Maybe just a brace for extra support for a while.

Sending good thoughts.

Gayle

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