Big wheels keep on rolling, but small wheels sometimes get stuck in the mud that is life in the slow lane.
After nearly two weeks of birthday fun and festivities (seriously TWO weeks), my small wheels have come to a screeching halt with the annoying side effects turning seventy-three sometimes brings. Yes, drum roll, please.
Knee replacement is in my immediate future…like this week. Pretty and I have been to our class where I received my TJR (total joint replacement) bright green folder with the cheery symbols of I don’t know what on the cover and tons of information about my life for the foreseeable future if I survive surgery which has a 93% success rate with a 1% chance of infection, 5% chance of stiffness that requires one additional surgery, 2% chance of kneecap pain correctable with additional surgery, and oh yes, less than 1% chance of blood clots that cause death if not treated.
Too much information. Throw away this brochure.
Three days ago I had a total meltdown in front of Pretty and told her I had decided to opt out of TJR – not going to do it – no way, no how. I suggested she take the keys to the car with her if she left the house because I was planning a getaway with the dogs to an undisclosed location until the surgery deadline had passed.
But the next day I decided to get a grip and get on with it. Pretty deserves better than my shelf life, and so do I; besides, we have a granddaughter on the way this October – she deserves better, too.
Cowgirl up!
Stay tuned.
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18 responses to “Cowgirl Up!”
Happy belated birthday, all operations are scary prospects but good luck and chin up Shiela you’ll have all my prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Thanks so much, Charlotte – I will accept your prayers and good wishes and a little of the youthful bravery I so admire in you.
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Do go for it girl. My Ma had both knees done at the same time and it went really well. Everyone deserves better and you have more responsibilities coming! Good luck xAx
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Your Ma was more of a Cowgirl than I am – I need both done, and it was tough to pick the one to start with but my surgeon won’t do more than 1 at a time. Good for your Ma!!
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She was almost bionic in the end with both hips done (one twice) 😉 Keep us posted on how it goes.
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Difficult to get to computer right now…but made it ok for the past week. Pretty gets high marks for caregiving! Charly stuck to me like glue in the bed 24/7. Spike just trying to figure out why I’m not going outside with him.
All in all, hanging in. I miss you all!
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Delighted to hear you’re through the op and now comes the hard part! You must get up and out and work those muscles. Easily said but I hope you are getting there. You do have Pretty which is an wonderful head start!
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Yes, 12th day today and Pretty has her hands full with not the best patient in the world. Sigh. Sweet Lady Gaga.
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You poor thing! Best of luck in all aspects. Praying for you to have that luck, too! And sending hugs from Arizona!!!
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Thanks so much, Luanne!! I appreciate the hugs and prayers…
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Have lots of those all lined up!!!
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Girl, you are so strong, you can do this! I’ve had several people in my life that have had this procedure, and they didn’t have any issues. We all need you on 9 cylinders. Think of all the blogs you can catch up on and all the posts it will inspire. And a few days of the good drugs, too.
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Girl, you nailed it with the good drugs!! Game on. And thanks for the pep talk!!
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That baby is going to need you to do some running!!
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Cowgirl I was just out walked today by an 80 something who had both of her knees replaced last year. She feels that it was worth it for sure. Her first surgery was smooth. Even though the second one was a little more challenging, she got good results. Good luck you have got this.
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Thanks, Dawne…great positive story! I will think of you walking with your 80 something friend!! Catch you on the other side…
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Oh my!! Poor Sheila! I hate surgeries of any kind. My knee aches in sympathy with yours.
If you need a pep talk, my brother Mike, who had 3 knee, 1 hip and 1 shoulder surgeries, will be happy to give you a power point presentation on any or all procedures. He even has tee shirts. D’Onofrio men are odd. 🙄
Good luck my friend. You will feel better. 💕
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Thanks so much, Ann…I have to say I hope Mike had good insurance!! Yikes.
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