In the blog, there was the best animated gif I've ever seen; it defines me recently.
Oddly mesmerizing, I'd say.
As I prepare for the total knee replacement, not only have I quit smoking, I'm getting my house in order, moving furniture to the "other" room and preparing for delivery of recliner furniture in my living room. I am thinking that I will be downstairs for a good part of the time, at least in the beginning.
The consensus on partial resolution of my research is that the operation is a piece of cake, the hospitalization is a breeze, but the rehab is a bitch. Good drugs at first weaned down to eh. And then they expect you to bend again! Lily have even said it hurts like hell, but if she can do it, so can I. Folks who have gone through it say it's worth it. That's what counts for me, that it's worth it.
And so we prepare. I will have a hand sewing project to do, I've ordered some paperback books, I have a television at the ready, and I can take my laptop outside if need be.
In the meantime, I tap my fingers.
I had my knee "done" in September and you are right the rehab is a bitch! Didn't get enough info on how to go from narcotic meds to over the counter--til I found out to take precription strength Ibuprophen (6000 mg). Didn't get much help from dr's nurse on that one--but I made it through and so will you. No meds now, we actually went dancing last night! I bit sore today, but I did it!!! Best of luck to to and do all your excercises faithfully and you'll make it through.
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