I'm back;
doing what needs to be done,
even if more slowly and more gingerly than before.
The evolution of a Total Knee Replacement:
at 1, 3, 5 and 7 weeks post op.
I also have the addition of yet one more odd and rarely heard of diagnosis on my medical chart.
I was officially diagnosed with SONK - Spontaneous Osteo-necrosis of the Knee.
This finding, combined with the misdiagnosed depressed tibia fracture -
which carved a groove into the adjacent bone -
created some of the most intense pain I've ever had.
So much so that the pain of surgery didn't come close
to what I'd experienced for the 6 months prior to surgery.
2 hours after surgery, when I bore weight on my new knee joint,
it was such a significant improvement that I knew the procedure was the right thing to do.
Now, 8 weeks out, I'm going up and down steps,
slowly tackling yard work,
doing my own grocery shopping
and looking forward to a more 'normal' existence.
Ice packs are still my best friends at night whle watching TV
and I won't be taking risks walking on icy sidewalks this winter
but progress is being made.
During recovery,
a grandson turned 5
and seasons changed.
Best of all, my favorite holiday is just around the corner.
I thought it would take me longer to get the boxes and trees up from the basement
but it was so nice to be doing something and 'normal',
I got through it in 2 days.
Now, all I have to do is sit back and enjoy;
and don't worry;
I won't turn the lights on until closer to Thanksgiving.
Thanks for your concerns and emails -
and for being patient.
I'll be back soon.
