I feel like we've ended on an up note though...physically at least as my heart still hurts over the loss of my Aunt. I started Physical Therapy tonight and I am encouraged. My therapist understood my trepidation as she remembers the day I dislocated the knee. She gets that it was a trauma and I am in a total mental fuck (my words, not hers...she's a nice churchgoing girl). That's cool of her to get it though, right?
MOVEMENT - Today was the first day my range of movement had actually been measured. I had a 17 degree straight (12 degrees by the time I was done...hate not being able to straighten my leg) and a 71 degree bent bend (81 degrees by the time I left). Therapist wants me at 120 degrees. She explained that I had to get my range of motion back because I didn't want to get adhesions which can only be fixed surgically (like they tear the adhesions apart so that you can re-stretch everything through more physical therapy). That doesn't sound fun at all, does it? I spasmed a lot during the session, but only cried out like a little baby once. Go me! She also showed me how to hold my knee cap in so that it won't come out. It's really really weakened, so that is something very important for me to know!
PAIN - Not as much pain as fucking annoyingly weakened discomfort. I have been taking more and more Ibuprofen for the swelling. Therapist seemed concerned about the swelling, but she said it would gradually subside as long as I kept up with my exercises. I am still having a hell of a time getting in and out of the shower. I need to be very careful because I seriously think I'm going to fall. She mentioned these bars that can suction on to your shower walls...I think I'm going to get like 500 of those suckers!
STYLE - I'm pretty sure I'll be living in work out clothes and sneakers for the entire Fall season. Too bad...I like a lot of the Ann Taylor Loft clothes, but maybe I'll escape this horrible jegging trend!
FAMILY - It's really hard for me to be apart from my family right now. I won't be making it to NY for my Aunt's funeral and that really sucks. I just can't do it right now. Husband has been very understanding and accommodating with how crazy things are right now. His main focus is getting me better...he wants it as badly as I do! The Crazies made it through their first 2 hour solo session this morning. I don't know if they cried when I left because I booked my ass out of there. I can tell you that Matt was the first kid out of the door upon pick-up and he was crying his eyes out. Hailey came out skipping and literally skipped down the hall to the car. She talked about her day the whole way home...in Hailey-speak. She has her own little language. Driving went fine...a spastic dude on a bike made me a little nervous, but I got it all done! It is such a PITA though to get in and out of the car and getting this brace on and off!!! I can tell you that I probably won't be leaving the house when it rains. I'm such a pu$$y when it comes to rain!
That's all...thanks for struggling through my Knee Documentation. BTW...I didn't cry when I left the Crazies. I have a fleeting thought of "shit, I barely know the people I just left my kids with," but it was seriously fleeting while I concentrated on driving!!!! Go me!!!
PS - Is it mean that I want to throw things at the women that go happily jogging by my house in the morning???
PPS - What if I want Florence Henderson to dislocate her knee while dancing on DWTS??? Is that mean?
PPS - What if I want Florence Henderson to dislocate her knee while dancing on DWTS??? Is that mean?
9 comments:
maybe your knee isn't swollen...maybe it's just back to baseline! you always thought you had chubby knees...hahaha.
i'm SO glad pt finally started because i think you'll start to feel better about things. sounds like you have a good therapist which is half the battle. good luck with your appts!
I'm so sorry for the loss of your aunt Rebecca. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
You have a long road with your knee, so just focus on the small victories. It will get better. Oh and my aunt had to have surgery to remove adhesions after a knee replacement because she didn't move it enough. So listen to the PT.
What about a chair for the shower with the handles? Might make getting in and out of the shower easier.
You are able to drive which is huge in itself. Cherish the little victories and know that you are doing the best you can and then some.
Well if the shower is such an issue you could down grade to whore-baths! Suddenly seems worth the effort to shower!
You are a trooper to keep it together with so much going on. Just make nice with the churchgoer and you'll be good as new.
Glad PT helped you feel a bit better!! You're still only 3 weeks out and just starting PT! Give it time!! You'll get there!!
I think you should get those bars and just suction your way around the house, just for fun.... like a sucker fish of sorts ;)
I'm proud of you for being so brave the past few weeks! And if you do decide to throw stuff at the joggers, make sure to blame the kids. At least the women won't sue for damages when they discover the cute toddlers smiling at them!
I wish there was something I could do to help. You've had such a rough go and there's still quite a road ahead of you. But you'll get there and with humor to spare, nonetheless!
yay for movement and therapy.
and please god, don't give in to the JEggings. just say no!
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