Progress…..slow but sure

Negative stuff first- family upset continues, I’ve had to step back for my health and the other family members.

Positive stuff… My aerobics classes are going really really well, so much so that the instructor recommended I try a slightly more advanced class. So Monday this week I did just that!  Considerably more challenging but I loved it! I’ll start properly in September so meanwhile I’ll continue with the ‘lite’ class. U3a have definitely opened up a new path to me and I recommend  them 100%.

Slightly negative is the fact my knee is sore, I’ve begun the ‘icing’ procedure again – I probably should never have stopped!  I also heard that if the scarring is still red then you can triple that for how inflamed it is on the inside. My scar is patchy – white in parts but quite red and angry in others. Therefore I think I need to go back to basics I’ve committed the usual mistake of assuming no pain = totally healed….silly silly mistake! I also need to consider that now I am exercising (albeit gently) this is bound to have an impact.

Knowing your limitations and accepting them are two very different things.

I’ve never been sporty even with two good legs. I can only assume I went into nanny mode when my five year old grandson suggested I went in goal – he did say he would “go easy with me” and nannies can’t say no…. at least this one can’t!

The ‘game’ didn’t last long – the effects are still being felt. Clearly my new knee doesn’t like unexpected physical activity. It’s swollen, bruised and painful and I didn’t even move about that much. I am icing as much this week as in the first week post-op! Thankfully I haven’t needed pain-killers I do have a high pain threshold. Anyway I definitely won’t be repeating that activity again – that is one limitation I will accept!

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It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new year and I’m feeling…….not much better to be honest!  It’s been quite a while since my stump has been this sore making the wearing of my prosthetic leg impossible. This alone makes me miserable because I’m a at least a 16-7 amputee ( my leg goes on when I wake up and off when I go to sleep) add pain to that and I’m not a happy bunny 😦  I’ve also just remembered that my prosthetist has left, I’ve only had her for a year but we clicked straight way. She replaced Steve who didn’t even give me the courtesy of telling me he was leaving after more than a 10 year relationship. It’s so important to have a good rapport with your prosthetist, as much, if not more than your GP.  They get to know all your little quirks in relation to your amputation and the fit of your limb. Now I have to start all over which is difficult at best but even more so when your starting with a problem! 

Added to all this is the fact that I’m still recovering from my knee replacement surgery (5 months 10 days post-op) on my ‘good’ leg. I’ve increased my icing regime because it really helps without the need for pain medication.  I am also not going to make unrealistic New Year Resolutions – then beat myself up because I can’t keep them! However I do intend to lose 1 stone in weight and try to find an exercise regime that I can do despite my physical limitations ( any advice appreciated). But, my immediate goal is getting back on my feet I’ll keep you posted.

Happy New Year, keep smiling!