Slow Steps

elainebadknee

Hi All

Im still recovering and still have wobbly days...Yesterday I felt like my throat was closing up and my head was like cement, had palapitations....It was a panic attack and I had to sit for a bit with my parents near me as was frightened if I closed my eyes I wouldnt waken up...It felt so horrible....
I am doing exercises religiously and the bend is getting better although we cant measure it but have a board with a doughnut and the doughnut goes more than halfway up the board so think its better...I can only margianlly lift heel off board and it is tiny but again is happening....Cant do straight leg lift yet of course but the effort is going in....Dad comes with me and we make sure im not too tired but we do 10 of each 2 - 3 times a day...Also managing 3 walks round the cul de sac and been to Asda today.....Can manage to wash my own hair as we have a perching stool from Red Cross whcih is a godsend.....
My progress is tiny and small, my leg is still so bruised and swollen so thats still hampering things....I just hope and pray i can manage to progress good enough not to need that manipulation operation......My walking is good im doing it normally....I have times when I laugh from my belly at doing silly things and other times get so fed up its not true....Have had 2 good nights sleep and still congested up but managing...

Thanks to everyone who has posted on my "Home But What A Journey"...post

Elainexx

barbara12

Hi Elaine
You are doing well, slow steps is so much better than none, you seem to be doing everything right...has for the ups and downs , this is normal after surgery..I know because I nursed my mum.....so be easy on yourself you will get there.
I really am glad the surgery is over with for you and if anyone can get that bend it will be you xx

bubbadog

Elaine, You should be proud of yourself your doing amazingly well! I remember the doughnut and the board from Phyiso and the straight leg lifts! I also remember that baby steps are better than getting no where! So you keep up the baby steps your doing great! Don't keep putting yourself down! Look at everything your being able to do, the doughnut, walking round cul-de-sac and walking round Asda! That's brill!
I have a shower stool it's amazing I don't know how I would cope now without it!
Your doing so well! baby steps will win the race!

tkachev

It must have been so frightening with the throat and head and palpatations. As you know I do get the closed throat and you can feel like you are blacking out and then that could have bought on the palpatations. It should all be part of the after effects of the operation and the 2 blood transfusions. Hopefully your body will start to adjust slowly and you will feel much better but until then just take it easy as possible but keep up with the vital knee exercises.

Elizabeth.

barbara12

Hi Elaine
Just popping in to say I hope today is a good one,and things are going the right way...I know it must be one step forward two back at the min..but the one step forward is the important one..you take care xx

nearlybionic

Hi Elaine
Good to see you are home. Sorry to read of your experience in hospital. i hope that you are on the slow road to recovery now xx
Be kind to your self and give yourself time to heal. It is good that you have your parents with you when you are feeling panicky.
Take care xx
NB

fowls48

Hi Elaine

Glad you are recovering slowly but surely , keep up the good work , hope the swelling subsides soon


Karen xxx

elainebadknee

Had staples out today and nurse said it looks a good clean wound...There is a tiny bit at bottom she is erring on the side of caution as it has older bruised blood at side of it and dressing has been changed but if this one gets wet with newer blood will need to call back.....Nurse is coming back on friday so hope it stays dry till then....Had more walks out today and done exercises, got physio tomorrow at 9am....
Getting a bit better got great support with mum, dad and sister...Brother and gf also sent flowers and coming in a weeks time to help....My dad joked that he is run ragged and he would rather have a newborn baby as it sleeps for a few hours and he gets respite!

Elainexx

barbara12

Elaine that is such good news, you really are doing well, keep up the recovery.
When you are fully fit I think it will be treat time for your lovely mum and dad ..oh and not forgetting your sister.
I really do wish you well xx

marrianne

Well done Elaine and Dad to ,your doing really well especialy getting out and about to ,yes keep an eye on that dressing sure all will be well ,thinking back you seem to be makeing really rapid progress keep warm to Marrianne

elainebadknee

Been to physio this morning at local hospital. She was amazed at how young I was and what id been through...Got given the exercise to let leg hang and push back with good leg and hold it for a few seconds....I now have 80% bend which im happy with.....I will get there as she said with ice 3 times a day and exercises.....Still cant lift heel or leg up but that will come although my leg wants to turn inwards which is a bad habit possibly from walking badly beforehand.....
I am getting there, had an early night last night at 10pm sweated something rotten and keep tryiyng to cross legs over in bed as side gets sore!...

Elainexx

barbara12

Elaine you really are doing well, I still cant believe you have had it done at last..you keep us posted xx

ShulaArcher

Hi Elaine

Good to hear of you improving and all the support you have. Keep on going!

Shula