Today is a day of celebration!
Almost two months ago, my knee went out on me. I could not walk on it at all, and I was on crutches (something not easy to do for an overweight 61 year old!).
A week later I got the flu and was down for about 3 days. I lost my voice for several days and coughed for several weeks.
A few days later, I received a cortisone shot. After a day or two with more pain, I was beginning to walk a little better. I felt like I was making progress.
That did not last long because not long after that, I got bursitis in my knee, causing extreme pain and an inability to walk again.
My therapist encouraged me to walk with one crutch to ease the pressure on the bad knee.
It has been such a long journey.
Today, after what seems like forever....I am able to walk on my own with no pain! A day to celebrate!
Now, to get it stronger and back to normal!
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Oh, that’s a ot to get hit with in only two months. I like how your structure is good for describing a journey: you begin and end with today, and in between you chart out the time and events. It works. Now, on to the exercises!
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ReplyDeleteYay!!! For you! We think we know how much our knees (and other joints) do…
But we really find out when we have an experience like this. So glad you are able to walk on your own again. It really is something to celebrate!
You've had a rough go of it. I am glad you are finally feeling better. Knee pain is no joke. I have had both of mine replaced! Enjoy your new-found freedom to walk on your own!
ReplyDeleteCelebrate pain-free times for sure! Glad to know you are on the mend.
ReplyDeleteOne thing after another. Wow. Glad things are better. Definitely cause for celebration. arjeha
ReplyDeleteI am so glad your knee is feeling better! This is giving me hope that mine will feel better soon.
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