Dilly-Dog wonders why her best friend sits around in a chair all day.
He finally did it. He got the other knee replaced on December 19th. He'd mulled it over for a long time. Over five years, I think. He'd had knee-replacement surgery on his left knee in August, 2014. It went well and everyone in the family just assumed he'd have the other knee done before too long. Well, we were wrong. The motto this man lives by is: "We don't have to decide today."
Many todays went by. Eventually, he decided to accept his knee "as is." He could get around just fine, he said. OK, he limped a little, but all in all, his knee wasn't a problem. Besides, he'd heard some stories about knee surgeries that hadn't gone well. Then he bought a bike and was soon riding all over the neighborhood, gradually extending the distance and trying some hills. He and his "bad" knee were out there nearly every day, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. Life was good.
Perhaps it was during our trip to Costa Rica last spring that he began to reconsider knee surgery. We did a lot of walking. Usually, he had no problem, unless we had to rush through an airport to make a connection or climb a steep flight of stairs. In May, he said he wanted to talk to a surgeon. Once he decided on surgery, he wanted to have it right away, because the surgeon was planning to go on maternity leave by the end of summer. But a day or two after their initial meeting, she called to tell him her obstetrician wanted her to stop working immediately.
So, with one thing and another, it was nearly Christmas before he had his surgery. Recovery is going well. He's getting PT three times a week and is eager to resume a more active life--walking the dog, riding his bike and driving. After all, you can watch only so much football, listen to only so many talking heads, binge-watch only so many programs on Netflix before you go absolutely B*A*T*T*Y.
I hope he recovers well. I know of cases where knee surgery has not ended well. I don't know why the outcome should be so variable.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how long it can take to do something even after you've decided to do it. I wish him a speedy recovery. (My mother had both her knees replaced not too long ago. Things get better after recovery.)
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness. I don't even subscribe to television. Guess I'll keep my knees awhile. Good luck to "He".
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ReplyDeleteI do hope he has a very speedy and strong recovery!!! My sister had he knee replacement surgery in October. She has had a good recovery and is up to 1 mile walks with her dog already.
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Returning the visit to check out your blog. I've known a few people who have had knee replacement surgeries. Some have gone well some not so much. I think being in relatively good shape before helps to speed the recovery.
ReplyDeleteWishing a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteWishing also a speedy recovery. I know quite a a few people who had joint replacement and wish they did sooner.
ReplyDeleteI also know people who have had knee replacement surgery, the vast majority having good results. Wishing also a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeletealso he can use that vac you got back yesterday. ha ha… he sounds just like my hubby. Bob can only walk the dog for 15 minutes, his knee has been bad for years. he is 83 and never had a knee replaced. he refuses to even go and see if there is something to be done without surgery. he just pushes his way past the pain, but who knows how long that will last. I love this photo, so precious holding daddy's hand with his paws. hope daddy can walk him soon
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