It’s been a month now since I had knee surgery on my right knee. This has been a odd experience for me. I was very worried about the surgery as I haven’t had any surgeries in years. I did pray about thanking God for the opportunity to have the surgery knowing that in some countries people don’t have the opportunity like we have in this country. I prayed that I would have little or nor no pain. The doctor was recommended to me by a friend who’s friend had used his services and she had little pain. I didn’t want to have the surgery but my knees were giving me too much problem. I opt to do the left leg first since from seeing X-rays it was the worst. Then I changed and called to change to my right. I’m not sure why I changed it oh I remember it was giving out on me more and irritated me more than the left leg.
I tried putting things together ahead of time. Kirk would take me and I would have my great Neice, Makia stay with me the first night. Then who ever could after that would be fine. Kirk had to go on a training for his job that first week. I went shopping and bought things I could just throw in the microwave and lots of fruit. I even got goli to take to not grain weight during that two months off and restricted to the house. Tiffany had made some meals for me to warmup because they had to go to KAYLAN’s baby shower too. I believe I had everything under control. In my mind it was going to be a stay in the house vacation.
Kirk was able to go with me for the surgery. I was glad that he was there with me. On the way there he shares that his dad was having some issues and was on his way to the hospital too. I’m sure that wasn’t easy for him. The one thing I forgot to do was pray with him before I went in. That’s probably why I was so hesitant about doing the surgery the nurse had to talk me though it again before I agreed to go foreword. I didn’t pray with Kirk. I did say a silent prayer and before I knew it I was under and the surgery went on.
I don’t quite remember how long the surgery went. I believe I was out 12:00 and went under around 8:30. I felt like they rushed me out of there so quickly. I got dress went to the bathroom walked up and down some steps and was escorted out the door. Then off to recovery! My arrangements I had went up in smoke very quickly as my brother and his wife ended up staying with me because the house they were planning to move into wasn’t ready. This turned out to be a blessings as they were with me all day. They along with Kirk took so very good care of me making sure I was taking medication on time and applying ice to the knee to keep the swelling down. My prayers were answered as I had very little pain. Everyone was so surprised to hear me talking in good spirits and being able to walk around easily. I have to admit that I’m surprised as well.
The down side of recovery is being alone. I did get blessed with my brother and his wife coming and being with me for a couple days . My nephew came after they left here for a funeral. He was such a blessings cooking meals and good conversation . After he left meant me being alone. A very nice friend, former coworker have been very supportive calling and coming by at every other day. That have been so good. I did have friends that visited bringing dinner too cool. Yet, those days of being alone are the hardest. I spend time thinking too much. I also, try crocheting. Tried making a card just couldn’t wrap my head around doing it. I think about everything under the sun which doesn’t really help anything. Heavy thoughts about my granddaughter wanting badly for her to reach out to me. Pretty much a big waste of my energy . It’s the hardest part of recovering.
Just as I was typing this I received a text message from my granddaughter as she was replying to a text I had sent earlier. I’m glad she did. Listening to the story of the young lady that was kidnapped yesterday made me think more about her. I’m glad she texted me back.one of my deepest hurts is that I don’t have a very loving and supportive relationship with her. My prayer is that some how we become closer as the years passes. I’ve also been watching lots of clips on Facebook of people blessings other people with money especially homeless people. So good to see people reaching out in such dramatic ways and changing peoples lives.
I bend my knee the other day and working hard to do more of it. The stitches are fading away which is so awesome. I was truly getting tired of them. Funny thing happened the other day a tooth’s came out. Something I was hoping to take care of before the surgery. Thank God I have some pain medication left. So far no pain.
I don’t want to go though this again next year but my left knee is cracking up in every sense of the word.
