Thursday, April 19, 2012

Recovery Is Like A Roller Coaster Ride

Welcome back, friends!  Thank you for taking the time to stop by.  And thank you for the emails, Facebook messages and kind comments concerning my knee and my absence.  I have the very best blog friends and I so appreciate every one of you!


These last few weeks of recovery have felt like a roller coaster ride with so many ups and downs and highs and lows, and I'm ready to get off!  I've been going to physical therapy and I have definitely improved, but I'm still far from healed.  I do have days where I feel really good so I go to Target or the grocery store or the park and the next day I can barely walk, and it sets me back a week.   Even standing long enough to cook dinner will cause problems.   I guess after this happened over and over, I've finally realized I just have to take it easy whether I feel good or not.  It's just difficult because I thought I would be back to normal by now and I'm far from it.


My lowest point was last weekend when I had to miss Shylee's birthday party.  Erin planned a dragon, knights, and princess party with such incredible detail and handmade goodness.  I was so looking forward to it but I could barely walk and I knew I couldn't handle the two and a half hour drive each way.  It  broke this Grandma's heart to miss that party.

On the up side, Michael bought me an exercise bike which the doctor and physical therapist recommended I use.  It won't be here for another two weeks, but I'm looking forward to getting it and enjoying the benefits not only for my knee but for my overall health.  And, Shylee and her mama are on their way here to spend a couple of days with me.  Shylee helps take my mind off things for a little while which is just what I need!

Have a wonderful Thursday!


8 comments:

  1. It can be quite difficult to force oneself to stop, rest, and allow the body to do what it needs to be well. But sometimes it just has to be done, that way the bad days are short lived and the good days will be closer at hand!
    Be kind to yourself, keep smiling, feel better! ♥

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  2. Hang in there Annette! It is true that the older we get the longer we take to recover and it can be VERY hard to be patient and listen to our bodies. This from a woman who took 5 days off to have breast cancer - LOL! Oh yes, being forced to slow down is frustrating as heck and we can be our own worst enemy when it comes to recovery! I am glad your girls are coming to distract you and cheer you on.

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  3. Hang in there Annette! It is true that the older we get the longer we take to recover and it can be VERY hard to be patient and listen to our bodies. This from a woman who took 5 days off to have breast cancer - LOL! Oh yes, being forced to slow down is frustrating as heck and we can be our own worst enemy when it comes to recovery! I am glad your girls are coming to distract you and cheer you on.

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  4. Annette, I know exactly where you are coming from after having surgery on both my knees a couple of years ago. I still have trouble getting around, but I have learned when to take it easy and relax. Don't push it, over time you will feel a whole lot better. It will be really nice to have a visit with family. Enjoy!
    Valerie
    Everyday Inspired

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  5. It's so hard to take it easy when our mind isn't in "resting" mode. But somehow it sounds like your body is telling you to rest up!!

    So sorry you had to miss the party - things like that are hard to take, but so happy to hear that they will be visiting very shortly. I'm sure that will put you in good spirits.

    In the meantime rest up!!

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  6. Awww....poor girl I can't imagine how frustrated you are : ( hopefully you got some good pictures! Ihope you get to speed up that healing process!xoxo

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  7. Just discovered your blog...hope you continue to recover. I know it can be difficult to rest, but you can do it!

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  8. A slow and steady recovery. A long term goal is hard to settle for but seems the best option for now. Hope your exercise bike becomes a best friend with promised results.

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