I just got some news today that I need a knee replacement. I am joining "the ranks" of those who have had replacements of one thing or another...although the date is still pending.
First things first. However, I am ready, well, getting there. First, I must see the ortho surgeon and discuss details but I don't plan to put it off. I have been struggling for over a year with very little progress, which has been frustrating.
Being Thanksgiving week there are still areas of great blessings. One of the biggest blessings is that pain does not scare me, in fact, when others say, "it will be painful" as they have for other surgeries/procedures, it just wasn't the case for me. Also, even though I live alone now I have many friends who will help with a multitude of tasks if I need.
Then, to hear that "so and so was up walking outside the same day" makes me so optimistic. I may try walking outside but with winter nearly upon us, I have my doubts!
I am still stuck in the days when patients were kept in the hospital for days and days, hardly able to move, sick a day or two from anesthesia. That was the norm...no longer. Thank God!
So, prayers are always appreciated, for sure. If you leave a message on the answering machine, that will be like a hug! But right now, there is plenty to do until then! I have gone by the saying, "Faith, Family and Friends, for many years. What more could a person want! So, that's the news from...me to you!
