I conservatively estimate that I have been to 120 physical therapy sessions over the past 4 years. That is 4 surgeries, at 12 weeks of PT each, at an average of 2.5 sessions per week. So very thankful for good insurance! Last April I had my final surgery and am now on the countdown toContinue reading “Physical Therapy”
Tag Archives: Joint Replacements
A new countdown begins.
It was close to four years ago that I got the word from my orthopedic surgeon that there was not much left to do (after ten years of trying) for my hip and knee joints but to get replacements. The news hit me hard, although I am not sure why since I had been battlingContinue reading “A new countdown begins.”
#5 Walk for a Cause
Saturday morning with the temperature climbing to 90 degrees and the humidity feeling like 100% (not sure what it really was), TEAM THERESA assembled at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City and participated in the 2012 Arthritis Foundation Walk. A few months ago I shared with you my goal of walking in this 5K, clickContinue reading “#5 Walk for a Cause”
#4 A Positive Attitude
I can usually feel it coming. It starts with something small but annoying bothering me in the morning, in the afternoon something may go wrong at work, then at dinner a new recipe I was so excited to make is a disaster, by evening I have a full case of “feel sorry for Theresa” goingContinue reading “#4 A Positive Attitude”
Decisions
I have about 30 days to decide if I will have my knee replacement surgeries in the next year or not. Of course I can always change my mind, but we have to sign up for our 2012 benefits and I need to plan for the medical reimbursement account. You would think it would beContinue reading “Decisions”
Oh Happy Day!!
I had such a great weekend! I did push the clock a little. I am really not supposed to be going out until the 4 week mark, but that is only in about 3 or 4 days. The weather was so nice and I was itching to get out. Do not tell Dr. L! OnContinue reading “Oh Happy Day!!”
The Recovery Begins
Home makes everything better. I returned home from the hospital on Friday afternoon and spent a very quiet weekend starting my recovery. I remembered that the first week after surgery was difficult, but I had forgotten just how much effort it requires to do the smallest things. My biggest complaint right now is that IContinue reading “The Recovery Begins”
Physical Therapy
This past weekend convinced me that physical therapy is working. My ability to shop (even though I took frequent breaks) demonstrates that my stamina and endurance are increasing. For now I am doing pool therapy 3 times per week. It feels great, the water is 92 degrees. I am able to do much more in theContinue reading “Physical Therapy”
Post Surgery Expectations
Several people have asked me if I will be 100% normal after all these surgeries. GREAT QUESTION! I actually asked Dr. L that very thing before the first surgery. His response was “If that were not the expectation, we would not be doing this.” I think that was doctor speak for “I sure hope so!” Continue reading “Post Surgery Expectations”
Catch Up
This will be a long post to catch everyone up from December 2010 when this journey started until now. I promise future posts will not be even close to this long…… November 27, 2010 – Thirty one days until the beginning of my new life…..at least that is the way I am trying to thinkContinue reading “Catch Up”