Friday, December 4, 2009

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!

10 comments:

  1. Get some R & R and let your body heal! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers!

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  2. Hi Leslie. So glad everything went well. Sounds like you're really going to make the most of your chill out time!

    Healing thoughts to you,
    Bearfriend xx

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  3. Yea, Leslie! I'm happy that you are doing well. Hope the mending is quick and painless!
    Bethany

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  4. That's great news. I love to read and watch movies but I wouldn't want surgery to be my reason for getting to do it!

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  5. I am glad to read the surgery went well.

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  6. hope you feel better soon! What movies are you watching...give us the low down. I don't get to watch movies much, any reviews are greatly appreciated...I hate wasting time.lol.

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  7. Great that you had the surgery done and that you are going to take good care of yourself. Allow yourself all sorts of recovery time. Knitting is a useful pastime. What are you making? Do tell us about the movies you watched.

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  8. so glad you posted!!! - I was wondering how things were going. Enjoy your peaceful, iced time.

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  9. Yay for a good surgery! Enjoy your rest.

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  10. Thanks for letting us know how things went. I hope you will really stay off of it and allow some healing. From my friends that have had procedures like this, it has taken a little longer to recover than they were originally told. Yay for knitting. And movies!

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