Count me in! As in my title I am ready to be a Loser!
I am 56y/o, I am a wife of 38 years, my two son's are grown, married and have their own families. I have been an RN for 30 years! Don't see retirement yet on the horizon either. I am going back to school for my MSN starting in February, work full time and just have to stay active. I get bored easy and will really blimp up.
This October my sister and I were doing a Sister Trip to WDW for the Food and Wine Festival. While unpacking the car my R knee went out on me, pain is not even a good description. It was horrible pain, but I am determined to go it anyway. Made through Day 1 and 2 then on Day 3 I was in tears with each step. We called my Dr. and she phoned in a Rx to Orlando for me and we rented a wheelchair, much to my dislike for my ego mostly.
Day 4 we spent with my leg elevated on pillows and ice packs. By afternoon I was feeling semi ready to go, so we did. Day 5 I did not need a wheelchair, nor did I the rest of the week. But, I still was hurting. When I got home I did not go back to work I went to my family doctor and then the orthopedic surgeon

One week later had an MRI and another week later back for results.
Meanwhile I am still in big pain, using a cane to get around. Results were you need arthroscopic surgery to repair the damages. But, guess what no can do until Dec. 2! So, I made it through TG and then came surgery. I am 4 weeks post op and finally the last 3 days not having the pain when walking. I do have alot of pressure within and swelling. I am doing more, but cannot go for
long before it starts getting that pressure and swelling.
I am restricted from squats, bending knee type exercises and carrying more than 25 lbs of weight. I have successfully put on 8lbs now and that puts me 30lbs from my weight loss goal. I need to get that off to make it better for my knees and I am determined that this is the time. I bought some of the Sketchers Shape up shoes and I will be using them because I can walk according to the surgeon, he actually said walking was good.
Long story I know but that is why I am here and glad you guys are here for me.
I will be following with you so, here we go..
Cindy
