Knee Renewed!

Very short post here (atypical, I know) to say that my knee surgery went fine and was a very good experience. The surgery center was great. Every person I encountered was professional, warm, kind, knowledgeable and competent. And as a nurse, I'm a tough critic of the medical profession, so that's saying something! I'm so-o-o-o glad it's over. It's all wrapped up, but I can take the ace bandage and dressings off tonight or in the morning, and then just put bandaids over the sites where the scope was inserted.

I'll be keeping it iced and elevated over the weekend, but also can walk on it within reason, including stairs. Not too bad at all! And it's still numb from the procedure, but I have a pain rx if necessary, and already took Ibuprofen so I may not even need the big drug. I'm still feeling a little loopy from anesthesia, which isn't unpleasant at all. A sanctioned buzz! Not much of that in my life anymore!

I intend to be a good patient and follow directions so that I have as easy and complete a recovery as possible. Some years back I might have decided to just be "business as usual" right away. Not happening - I'm taking care of myself so I don't screw things up. This is huge growth and progress for me.

Thanks for all the good wishes. I'm going to watch a bunch of movies this weekend and knit my brains out. Sanctioned chill-axin! Also good. Have a good weekend!