Photo: Restore in Progress
By the time you see this, I should be recovering in my room after my right total knee replacement:
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Fresh Start
I’m looking for a fresh start for my web presence. For a long time, I reserved several domain names, tried to blog in different areas for different interests, but I’ve been feeling drawn to consolidating my interests in one area. It’s not quite as bad as you may think. I … Continue reading →
Tech Stuff: LoseIt!
I briefly touched on the LoseIt! app and website a year and a half ago in my “Tools for Working on Goals” article. I am still using LoseIt!, Fitbit, and I’ve added Withings. I also still use DayOne for specific journaling work related to health and fitness. (I use MacJournal … Continue reading →
Tech Stuff: Bluetooth Splashproof Headset
I received permission from a local motel to use their pool (for a small fee) in the mornings for self-directed physical therapy. I wanted to work for an hour, but how was I to track the time? I don’t wear a watch any more. I have an album or two … Continue reading →
Wednesday Wanderings: Pool Therapy
Hydrotherapy is supposed to be good for joint replacement patients. I don’t have a swimming pool. Nor do I have friends with a swimming pool — at least nowhere near me. Apparently, the VA has a hydrotherapy pool, but my nurse practitioner didn’t offer to refer me to physical therapy, … Continue reading →
Wednesday Wanderings: 6 Weeks of New Knee
Tuesday was six weeks since my knee was replaced. Overall, I’m quite pleased. Yesterday and today, I’m a little achy with lower back pain — not sure if it’s related or not. I’ve been blessed with physical therapists who all have said, “If it hurts, don’t do it.” The tight … Continue reading →
Wednesday Wanderings: New Knee
I mentioned I was getting a new knee, but I haven’t said much about it. The new left knee, a Stryker Triathalon if that means anything to you, was installed three weeks ago and is working beautifully. I am pleased beyond my wildest dreams. Pre-op went well. They prepped me … Continue reading →
Wednesday Wanderings: Trying a Chair
I’ve done a lot of obsessive research over the last week and a half to try to find the best lift chair recliner for me to use post knee replacement time. My husband is still resisting this. He thinks it’s a lot of money to spend for something I’m only … Continue reading →
Tech Stuff: Lift Chair Recliners
I’m preparing for a total knee replacement, and I remembered how much my dad used his recliner during his recovery. Granted, he probably used his recliner a lot before that, but I’m going to need a way to elevate my leg and still do other things. I have a great … Continue reading →
Wednesday Wanderings
A few weeks ago, I mentioned my troublesome knees. I saw my doctor in mid-December, and he recommended a referral to orthopedics and offered me a steroid injection to tide me over. I gratefully accepted the steroid injection. My doctor said orthopedics would probably want to fix the problem, and … Continue reading →