Yes, it's been a while. These past couple of months have been a trial for me. In addition to the back and other chronic pain problems, my knees went out--especially the right one. I could put no weight on my right knee most days. Very painful. Had to resort to a walker, even for chores that would normally be done standing (this walker has a seat).
The holidays were horrible, even though I managed to create Christmas dinner for the family. (Ever try to cook a big meal from a sitting position? It ain't easy.) Then I managed to make the traditional greens and blackeneyed peas and cornbread for me and daughter Andy on New Years. Everything turned out really good, but the work put me to bed for the last week or so.
In the past couple of months, I've had no interest in anything much: sewing, reading, cooking, nothing. But I think the news is getting better, a little bit.
Yesterday I finally visited my orthopedist for the knees. It was either that or a wheelchair. After an almost three hour wait to see the doctor, things started looking up. She put me through some pretty challenging xrays, discussed my options, and then gave me a cortisone shot in my left knee. If that hadn't worked, we were looking at MRI, scans, some kind of gel injection, and last resort surgery.
Today, thank you Jesus, the pain in my knee is lots better. Haven't had to use the walker at all. I do have shaky hands and a bitter taste; but I Google that, and they're harmless side effects. I'm so happy.. I might even get around to some sewing and reading in the next week. I'm not going to go whole-hog though. I don't want to undo all the good the injection has done. But at least the interest is back. I want to do stuff.
The shot was not excruciating, but it was a bit uncomfortable. She deadened the spot for the needle, but it was the pressure from the med going into that painful knee that hurt some. Not enough to keep me from going for another when this wears off though.
The X-rays were not pretty. My right knee is missing cartilage, bone on bone. The right knee is a little better. I have a thin layer of cartilage left in it.
Hope to be back here in the next day or two. HAPPY NEW YEAR, everyone.
So glad to hear from you. I was worried about you. I looked to see if I could find your email to message you, but could not. I pray the coming days you will feel up to your creative self!! I broke my wrist in 2 places and have also been out of commission, not from quilting, since I have long been a little to no sewer for a while! I went to my January guild meeting and think I am inspired to try to make a dent in my fabric stash, which is enough to start a new Hancock’s!! Continued healing for your aches
ReplyDeleteand pains!! Happy New year!!!❤️
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Hello Aunt Susan! I'm glad that you're back on your feet and sorry that you had such a rough holiday season! 💙💙💙
ReplyDeleteOh, my dear friend! Am so sorry the last several months have been such a trial.
ReplyDeleteHow amazing you were able to cook the holiday dinners for family. Applause! We have a kitchen stool that's bar height and works better when I need to sit and chop or cook than one that's chair height.
May that right knee injection help your knee to function so you're carefree, moving easily, and able to do the many creative things you've long enjoyed.
Hugs!
Good to see a new posting of yours. I was concerned about you. Prayers that 2026 is a better year for all.
ReplyDeleteYou have been missed! Thanks for the update.
ReplyDeleteI have been wondering about you, and I'm glad you're getting better.
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