TKR

I have finally bitten the bullet and scheduled a TKR (total knee replacement) on my right knee. I have postponed this surgery since last year because the recovery is not pleasant and involves a lot of pain and hard work in physical therapy.

But the time has come when the benefits outweigh the negatives.The pain and reduced mobility is the pits.

I have, in addition to my doctors print out instructions of information on the experience and recovery period, an excellent book which I found on Amazon."Total Knee Replacement and Rehabilitation:" 50 plus people recommended this book, and I highly recommend it also.

It is written by a doctor, who underwent this surgery himself and a physical therapist, who treats recovering TKR patients.

I am doing the strengthening exercises and also riding our recumbent bike as my knee allows.

I understand the recovery period is difficult and painful but as a friend of mine says "It IS what it IS"

The surgery is scheduled for April 26, so after that I may be MIA from the blogs for a while. But probably not for long as soon as I can hobble to the computer I will post how I am doing.

OK now don't you feel sorry for me? But hubby, Sam, deserves all the good wishes he can get since he will be my "recovery nurse" at home.


Bless his heart, he tries but he is not cut out to be a caregiver.

But...it is what it is...:)



I am getting nervous as the day approaches but I compensate by cleaning out just "one more drawer" And cleaning and dusting. I bet I am a pain in the neck to live with about now.

And poor Buddy is going to be so confused by my 3 or 4 day absence and upset in the routine when I get back home. I will just have to give him extra treats and hugs.

Have any of you had this TKR experience or do you have any good tips or suggestions?









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New Addition

Our son and daughter in law and children have an addition to their family.

A brand new English Springer Spaniel puppy. She is a doll. Deep brown and white. They named her "Ella" short for "Cinderella" . They had just returned from Disneyworld when they got the puppy.

8 week old Ella and her human family came over so we could meet her. My hubby and I love Ella but Buddy is deeply worried about the new doggie. He hid the entire time she was here.

Ella played with Buddy's toys and balls but Buddy would have no part of it. Buddy will be two in July and I guess he was exhibiting typical teen behavior:)

Maybe Buddy thought we were replacing "HIM" with a 2011 model or else he was just shy.

Animals are so funny aren't they.