Knee Replacement Surgery

[KP the nut]

(((NH))) when your house is clean it will help to calm your mind as well. Then light some scented candles and sit back and relax.

 

[intothelight]

(((NH))),

It was so nice to log in and read that your daughter spent the weekend with you. Glad to hear that soaking in the tub helps and I hope that your pain is less as each day passes.

Keep taking care of yourself and I hope it won't be too long before you are able to do all that you want to.

 

[piratelady]

I do always find that a cleaner home brings about more relaxation. I hope things keep looking up for you and that you are able to enjoy more relaxing baths :):hug:

 

[Whitneys story]

NH, So encouraging for you! Keep up the great work. Sorry you feel a bit alone. Know you are not, were all here cheering you on. Hugs Whitney

 

[Nighthawk]

My pain levels are up and active kicking me to the ground. I have had to increase pain meds and ice today.

It's not a loneliness that company can help. It's a deep to the core sadness of not having the ability to feel connected. Turmoil of lack of wanting to be in my body or life. I have mounds to learn and mounds to challenge. The step back to go forward is painful. It would have been so nice for something to go right for a change. Complications are just a part of my existence. I so want the help and to learn but I am no longer sure where to find it. Starting again seems like more of a challenge. Like my knee I am stuck.

 

[JustBe]

((((NH)))):(

 

[amethist]

Taking it slower now means you will move forward better NH.

Come on you can do this with our support. x x x

 

[Deleted member 12723]

(((nh))) i am so sad for you. Recovery is taking along time isn't it? I imagine you must be climbing the walls. I am cheering you on. Try to get through each day as positive as you can. I have found that it helps to have a grateful attitude, and being positive. I understand that this is a huge challenge to you, being out of commision. Soon I hope you will be free of this recovery phase.

I am glad your daughter came and stayed with you. I bet that made a huge difference. I made a date to get together with my daughter this week. I cannot wait. I just love it when I get to go out with her. I love her so much.

Thank you for keeping us updated on how you are holding up. I really appreciate that so much. Big hugs.

 

[CraftyCath]

Dearest NH,

I truly associate with the disconnected feeling, I too fell that way. I often feel that even when I am with people the deepest part of me has gone somewhere else. Sounds strange but I don't know how else to explain it.

As with any long journey we cannot complete it without the occasional stop. You are staying in the hotel before continuing on and as with all hotels it is about rest and recuperation. Your journey will continue on when your body is ready. Remember all that you have learned about your PTSD and how far you have already come. Reflect; and in time you will take another step along the PTSD path.

It is so difficult when we have physical problems too and I think our minds can't always deal with the emotional healing and the physical stuff at the same time.

Believe in yourself, you are so much stronger than you think, I can see that in you.

Sending the biggest hug I can. x:hug:

 

[Icon Nikon]

NH,

Still here listening, empathizing, and encouraging you. Life is messy for most people, even those without PTSD.

Is your range of motion improving? When will they decide if you need more surgery or not?

If I could suggest one thing, it would be to ease up on the PTSD goals for now. The one exception being to be kind to yourself, since PT is messing with your current outlook on your PTSD progress. Just try hard to focus on healing your knee and in between PT just try to recover by managing the pain/resting your knee, relaxing with your babies, and treating yourself with something enjoyable for all your physical efforts.

The PTSD stuff is not going anywhere, sorry to say, so just try to lay off the harsh judgments and negative generalizations as much as you can. And if you need help with that, just ask.

Hugs,
Alex

 

[Nighthawk]

Well one month out. I am only at 65% and still scheduled for the MUA on the 15th of October. PT is pushing harder leaving me with higher pain levels. I trying to see the light but yes wondering everyday if this was one big mistake. I have major issues with my stomach as well as the desire to want to eat. This is really bad as I can not take my meds on an empty stomach. So I force myself to eat a few crackers but the food creates more pain in my gut.I decided a smart thing would be to start using my chariot more often(walker) to try and take some pressure of of my right knee.

Yesterday was full of trials and then surprises. First I had help for about 3 hours so at least the bathrooms and kitchen are cleaner than they were. Prior to the surgery I had started join back to my comfort T as she had had the surgery on both her knees. She texted yesterday and asked if I could do with a home visit. I took the offer. I still am amazed that I let her in my home.

The most wonderful surprise that just blew me away.

This hand made card that is just beautiful and beyond thoughtful arrived in the mail from Craftycath with a lovely letter.:cry::inlove: So talented....

The care and support I get from people on this forum just blows my mind It has been a learning curve to be able to accept it for what it is and not chop it up and dismiss it.

I have tried to start a knitting project and found that my want and desire for perfection hinder my ability to just knit. Every small mistake I end out pulling the whole thing out. So this morning will be attempt 6.

Thanks again

(((((((((((Hugs)))))))))

 

[KP the nut]

(((NH))), the card is amazing. You deserve only good.

Thinking of you.