Knee Replacement Surgery

[KP the nut]

(((NH))), I want to say all sorts of inspirational stuff, but it is late here.

What I will say is that maybe try to break it down. Tell yourself after each swim or pilates session how well you did. Look at what you are doing/have done, not what you have to do.

 

[Nighthawk]

Kp

Each set and each lap is a victory for me.:tup:

 

[Nicolette]

Well done NH - proud of you for finding your inner strength and determination!

 

[CraftyCath]

I am also doing Pilates twice a week.

Well done NH! Pilates is excellent exercise as it builds core muscle strength as well as strengthening all the other muscles. Also, a good Pilates teacher will make sure your posture is right during each exercise so as not to injure yourself.

And swimming...what could be better!

Don't overdo it.

((((((((NH))))))))

 

[Nighthawk]

Absolutely freaking out over the surgery today. I have no clue how I am going to afford any of the deductibles. I so want an out and I want an out from everything. Being at appointments whether medical or mental are wearing me beyond thin. The fears are alive and kicking me head on today. The fact that I have had several bad experiences is not helping. my last 2 surgeries were absolute nightmares. How on earth am I going to achieve this when all I want to do is run the other way.

 

[KP the nut]

I thought your surgery was the 5th Sept, have I missed something?

Sweet (((NH))), you will be in my thoughts.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

(((NH)))

 

[Nighthawk]

It is on the 5th of Sept but it is inching closer and closer.

 

[ISupportHer]

(((((Nighthawk)))))

Glad you are scheduled although I absolutely do hear you in your fears and anxieties. Glad you are doing the exercises, I think it really will help!

As for the deductible, will they take payments? Both my wife and I had medical procedures in January and I was able to make payments on both.

ISH

 

[piratelady]

NH, maybe contact the hospital and see if they do have someone that can work as your advocate. Try to keep your appointments straight and help with the things that need to be done in the mean time? Maybe if you have someone to help you with some of this, it will alleviate some of the stress...one less thing filling up your stress cup?

 

[CraftyCath]

My thoughts are with you NH.

((((((((((Nighthawlk))))))))))

 

[Srain]

((((((((((((((((((Night)))))))))))))))))))))

I'm late to this post but wanted to let you know that I'm so glad that you are finally having this done. You have been in such pain for so long you deserve to have some relief. I'm very proud of you for pushing past your understandable fears and moving forward.

Sending peaceful thoughts,
Rain