I'm thinking good enough
@sallypup (60696)
Centralia, Washington
September 10, 2024 10:50pm CST
Thanks to Rufus dog I was able to go through the blood test procedure last Friday- yes, I wrote about this already. Today the tests showed up on the My Chart page. Breathe, lady, breathe. It appears that my blood sugar numbers are normal. Oh thank you, Buddha. My cholesterol numbers are a bit high. The numbers for inflammation are quite high: think arthritis then yell with me: DUH!!!!!
So I guess I will call the orthopedic Surgeon back tomorrow. What's the next step toward knee replacement surgery?? Hubby really and I mean really wants me to do this.
Yesterday I had my knee's butt kicked in Physical Therapy. My thigh muscles are supposed to bend and keep me moving. Tell them that for me, please.
Today I put in 30 minutes in the kiddo pool exercising. That water was this side of bathtub hot. Pure bliss. Felt good to move in that silky water. And I could tell that I am stronger than I was in July. Physical therapy is painful and so worth it. I go back to PT in the morning. No I am not looking forward to it. I will go back.
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@moffittjc (121482)
• Gainesville, Florida
14 Sep
I went through serious knee issues about 7 years ago, and was told I was going to need knee replacement surgery as well, but am still too young for it. So they told me to try to live through the pain as much as I can until that day arrives when I can get them replaced. Thankfully, I started PT for my knees and legs, and it has worked wonders for me. I really don't have any knee pain at all right night, which is great. Unfortunately, I also go to PT for my back, and I think that is where all my pain is concentrated fright now.
I hope thet sooner, rather than later, you can get your new knees!
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@moffittjc (121482)
• Gainesville, Florida
14 Sep
@sallypup I'm not going to lie, I cried many of the days I was in PT because they pushed me to what I thought was beyond my limits.
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@sallypup (60696)
• Centralia, Washington
14 Sep
@moffittjc PT is hard. I get trembly from the effort. I dread the work coming up with the new knee- somehow I have to make the leg and knee bend or else it never will. I can't go through all the hell of surgery to just sit frozen somewhere.
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@sallypup (60696)
• Centralia, Washington
14 Sep
@moffittjc I'm glad you went to PT. It's painful and hard but healthy.
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
11 Sep
The only steps I had before knee replacement surgery were to talk to the orthopedic surgeon, get my pre-op testing done and then show up for the surgery. Good luck. Just be sure to take every drop of PT that they prescribe. I didn't and now have mobility issues with my knee. Have a good day.
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@sallypup (60696)
• Centralia, Washington
11 Sep
@LindaOhio Pre-op testing? Can you tell me more about that? I have been doing physical therapy since the first of July so yes there. I wish I could help you somehow.
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@sallypup (60696)
• Centralia, Washington
11 Sep
@LindaOHio That doesn't sound too nasty. I called for another appointment with the Ortho Doc- he wants the ultrasound on the leg done before he will see me. I made an appointment for next month with him.
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
11 Sep
@sallypup They checked my blood pressure, gave me an EKG...I can't remember what else.
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@GardenGerty (160390)
• United States
12 Sep
There is nothing wrong with your thinking, for sure. I hope you can do this as it will improve the quality of your life.
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@sallypup (60696)
• Centralia, Washington
12 Sep
@GardenGerty Thank you. It's a gigantic process that I think I am moving through.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16746)
• China
11 Sep
Maybe your knee hasn't got to the point where you have to have the knee replacement surgery !
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@sallypup (60696)
• Centralia, Washington
11 Sep
Sweet you @changjiangzhibin89. My knee is bone on bone. It's past time for replacement.
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@MarieCoyle (36478)
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11 Sep
Warm water is great to help with pain, I agree. I know you don't want surgery, no one does. It does sound like it's a have-to, so please keep us posted about it all. You are moving forward, and not just saying no, I won't do it...I know surgery of any kind isn't easy. 
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@sallypup (60696)
• Centralia, Washington
12 Sep
@MarieCoyle.It's bone rubbing bone so I know it is needed.
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@MarieCoyle (36478)
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12 Sep
@sallypup
Ouch, ouch. I've been looking for a magic wand for a long time now, just can't find one that works and I NEED one. I will let you know if I locate one! 
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@snowy22315 (179440)
• United States
11 Sep
It is good yOu are committed to doing better. I bet in 6 months to a year, you will be a whole new you!
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@wolfgirl569 (104943)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Sep
Glad your results were good except what you expected
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@RasmaSandra (79209)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Sep
Best of luck with your knee. I have a bum knee which with the rain we're having keeps kind of going out on me so when I stand up I do it very carefully to make sure I have a knee when taking a step,
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