34°f this morning, about 1.5°C.
Gas prices yesterday in Mineral Wells, WV. You can believe we filled up the tank! 60 cents a gallon cheaper than in our county, just 25 miles away. What the heck!
Yesterday I saw the surgeon that replaced my knee. It was quite a wait, about 30 minutes in a room that was so cold I they had put me in cold storage. But he eventually came in and I could tell him about the problem I am having getting this knee to bend.
They did an xray when I came in and he showed it to me. The knee joint looks great, just perfect really? But that pain? After carefully checking my knee he said the problem was that the hamstring tendon is inflamed, probably from trying to do too much too quickly at physical therapy. So, he advised canceling this week's appointments, and giving the tendon some rest and time to heal, along with ice and meds to reduce the inflammation.
What a relief. Every time I went to therapy I would have a terrible night and a bad day next day...then back to therapy and repeat. So I will do the stretches as the doctor advised, but not return to therapy until next week. He was happy with my overall progress, and reminded me that this is a long recovery. Patience! Which I have very little of, but must learn.
Relax time when I got home, with a glass of orange juice in a Riverside Glass Works goblet, pattern no. 300 called Block Diamond, circa 1888.
Not to sound like a know it all, but ginger is a known anti-inflammatory. Perhaps add some ginger tea to your quiet moments. With that, I'm off to make myself a hot cup!
ReplyDeleteThat's good news. Take it easy and turn up your patience meter. :) Eventually everything will be back to normal.
ReplyDelete...we just bought gas at Costco for about $2.50. Sometimes doing too much is too much!
ReplyDeleteIt's seems as though you have an answer. It should help.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you have an answer and I hope this helps!
ReplyDeletePrices always seem to be good in Mineral Wells. Gas prices around here vary greatly, too --just like you're seeing. I think it has to do with rent and location. I'm glad that your acute pain has been identified and there's a plan of action.
ReplyDeleteWell, that's simple enough to solve. Dear old hamstring. They just keep on working, then being tight, then causing pain. So glad that rest and anti-inflammatory stuff will help with the right exercise. That orange juice looks fit for a queen! I over did it in my exercise today and could barely walk to my car afterward. I swear I looked like a tipsy old lady lurching along! If only...
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