My Colorful Knee [8: Graphic Warning] (Update #22)

[Grace]

I don't mean to be negative about this, but I feel you would have been better off if you had stayed in the area where you had the surgery until the knee was completely healed. Either in California, or where you live now.

Driving across the country with a sick knee was not the wisest course of action. If at all possible, you should limit what you do with that knee until it is healed. That means no more flying through the trees.

That's the opinion of a long time RN. I hope you heal quickly and without further complications. Your age is a very positive factor for you.

[dukedogsmom]

Wow. It certainly is colorful. And I agree about staying put and not rushing yourself. If you try to rush it getting well, you could do a lot of damage. Then you'd really be in a mess. Just take it one day at a time and get lots of rest. My brother damaged his knee and will be on crutches for probably three months. He's never been out of commission and it's driving him crazy. But, he's taking it easy and getting better. I hope you feel better soon.

[Scooter's Mom]

Gina, I have not had any knee surgeries, but have had plenty of others.
Please rest your knee and take care of yourself.

My prayers are going up that it starts healing faster and that you are able to do more each day.

Sending hugs and prayers,
Crystal

[Grace]

first of all, I didn't drive across the country because I know I couldn't.

I apologize for being mixed up about this. You did cross the country in a car though - with your critters, and someone else driving? That's a long trip for a healthy leg!

The one thing you did that really concerned me was this - the rope course.

Considering that was just 2 weeks after your 2nd surgery - it was rather reckless, don't you think?

You need to take care, Gina, or you could do serious damage to that leg.

[K9karen]

Having been through too many surgeries myself, I know it's hard to not automaticaly do stuff. Being an active person, not being able to do stuff, was torture. Luckily my surgeries allowed me to walk which really helped my recovery, much to my doctor's delight!! Are you going to physical therapy Gina?? It can be painful but helpful in the long run. Make sure you elevate your leg. Are you allowed to put an ice back on it to keep the swelling down? Anyway.. hope you feel better day by day.

[sandragonfly]

grace, no, and thank you.

first of all, I didn't drive across the country because I know I couldn't.

secondly, I can not heal up where I first recuperated; in abusive home so with no and best choice, I came here.

and third, I could have had everything (blood tests for blood thinners, physical therapy sessions and refills) covered here as being a student but then I got a fracture/back injury and left school in order. now, they can't support me until I go back to school.

the plan didn't worked out as I hoped it would be. believe me, I am taking one thing at a time. I wouldn't even bother to try and take a step down the stairs a foot each; both feet a stair still. again, just that I am not sure if it's on its way to recover. last I understand the surgeon doctor told me I should be on crutches for two months but I guess complications had prolonged the recovery.

the annoying bothersome scar doesn't look right to me anyway.