Last August I tripped on my old dog, and injured my knee fairly seriously. After babying it along with physical therapy, a brace, and limited activity, I decided in January to go ahead and have it repaired surgically. Then, when my friend Norma went into hospice, I delayed the surgery to be able to help her and her family.
Finally, last Monday, I had the surgery. And I feel good! I’m so grateful for the nerve block technology that provided me a really pain-free recovery. I went back today for my first post-surgical physical therapy appointment, and I’m doing great. I already have a high degree of mobility, and the surgeon tells me I’ll be climbing stairs, going on long walks, and even jogging if I choose, within the next seven weeks.
Thanks so much to everyone who sent me their good wishes, prayers, and notes of encouragement! Thanks, especially, to my husband, Dempsey, who took a week off to be my support system. I feel so loved and lucky. A diehard Simon and Garfunkle fan, I find I can’t get the old 59th Street Bridge Song out of my head.
I’m lookin’ for fun and feeling groovy!