I had my 6-month review with my knee surgeon. He kept saying, "You're young" when talking over medical points. Even though he meant I'm young compared to the normal demographic who get the surgery I had (i.e., senior citizens), I was buzzing on the fact that anyone would call me young. 


Yes, I'm young.

#TKR

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I'm currently perplexed by what appears illogical to me.

I'd welcome perspective.

Next week I'm having planned major surgery: #TKR on the other knee.

Last month I had a pre-operative assessment: ECG, bloods, etc. This included swabbing & subsequent culture for #MRSA .

I was also given special antiseptic liquid wash & nasal cream to use for 4 days prior to surgery, along with instructions headed 'You tested positive for MRSA: here's what to do.'

I phoned for my blood & swab results: all good, but *be sure to use the wash & cream as instructed*. Huh?

1. Why take swabs & culture them (time, cost, labwork) if everyone is assumed positive?

2. Why issue wash & nasal cream (cost) to all if only some test positive?

I had 34 staples and several stitches removed from my knee and leg today. And you know what? It didn't hurt a bit. I feel free. Now it's a week of steri-strips and then my leg gets to be au naturel.

I got an A+ rating on my progress from both the doctor and physical therapist. I still have a long road ahead of me, but it seems I'm starting out well.

#tkr #postsurgery

I took the bandage off my knee. Oh boy is my leg ugly! Like Frankenstein ugly. Staples galore and stitches. And so much bruising! I took a photo of my leg for personal keepsake. (I won’t be sharing the photo because it’s the stuff of nightmares.)

#TKR #postsurgery

#tourdefleece #spinning

First time after 2 years out :)
Borked knees, left #TKR last year, back on the wheel today.
Went with grippy undyed Kent Romney to start off.

You rock, muscle memory!

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Day 15 of #30dayswild

Out in the car to visit a group of artists & makers taking part in #Bucks Open Studios. I had to miss this annual event last year when I was mending from a #TKR .

#drivebybotany again, featuring the #pavementplants and #wallplants along a long residential road:

Field poppy
Erigeron karvinskianus aka Mexican fleabane (garden escapee)
Wall germander
Hollyhock (garden escapee)
Eschscholtzia California aka California poppy (garden escapee)
Centranthus ruber aka red valerian (garden escapee)
Yarrow
Field columbine

Day 28 of #30DaysWild #Nature #UK

Today is 4 weeks and 3 days since I had a #TKR (total knee replacement).

I've rested to let my body heal, I've worked at my #physio exercises, gone to classes at the hospital, done my homework.

I know we are all part of nature, but today I really *felt* it, both emotionally & physically.

Today I experienced a little of how a bird might feel on fledging: I felt the wind on my face as I drove again 🥰

Just two streets, to visit a dear friend who supports me throughout, to beam and shriek and babble, "I did it! I flew!"

NB: If I could choose active travel, I would, but chronic conditions limit my mobility.

Day 25 of #30DaysWild #Nature #UK

It's 4 weeks today I had a #TKR (total knee replacement) and I'm amazed at my body's ability to heal & repair.

Back for another #physio session at the hospital: I silently greet the Scots pine trees every time.