Time does, in fact, march on

 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.