38°f in the morning, warming to the upper 70s, breezy and humid.
Yesterday was my 6 month follow-up with the surgeon who replaced my knee. I wondered if it would be worth going because I never got any answers to my continuing issues at my previous 2 followups. But this time was different.
His first question was, "So how's it going?" And my response was, "Not so great."
I described my continuing issues (pain, which disturbs my sleep most nights), pain when bending, nerve pain at random times, some swelling, some warmth, limited range of motion without a lot of pain), and he admitted that my issues were not normal for 6 months post-op.
After much poking (ouch), prodding (ouch!), and bending (OUCH!), he has suggested several things: first, bloodwork; second, drawing out some fluid for testing. Then based on those results, following up with appropriate treatment.
I feel much better about this now because I was right that something wasn't right. That affirmation is a big relief. I wasn't crazy, or being a baby, there is definitely an issue. It will be good to get to the bottom of it and begin getting it straightened out. The doctor had no answers, yet, but at least we can start investigating.
Okay, enough about that! Here are a few more photos from Parkersburg, which is a town of about 30, 000 people, situated on the banks of the Ohio.
The view from the big home pictured above looks out over the part of town in the valley below, all the way to the hills of Ohio on the other side of the river.
Larry's lunch at Mary B's, easily identifiable as a great place for home cooking by the number of old folks eating there. They have things like chicken livers, meatloaf, stuffed peppers and liver and onions on the menu. Look at the size of tthat biscuit! He couldn't eat it all.m. which is saying something.
Today was haircut day, little booth work, buying straw for the gardens and a few other stops, so I feel whipped. We took in our 150- pound anvil, and Larry wisely waited for some stout young men to come along to help unload it. Besides all that, we bought two cherry trees which Larry planted tonight, bless him, and I bought some flowers which I did NOT plant, as all I seemed good for when we got home was holding this chair down. We are expecting rain tomorrow so I hope to get them in before that starts.
Our cell service is down already, and I fully expect to lose our satellite internet tomorrow, so
I should be able to get some work done without those distractions!
Stay dry, friends.
Six months?! It seems short for me, but it has probably been a long gruel for you.
ReplyDeleteYes it has. Not fun.
DeleteThat first picture of the house looks a bit spooky to me..sorry to hear that you still feel the pain, but at least the doctor this time was helping...
ReplyDeleteI know, that house looks haunted to me too!
DeleteGood to have your thoughts confirmed that all is not right..yet...and to be listened to
ReplyDeleteYes. Now to see what the bloodwork reveals.
DeleteGlad to hear that you are finally getting a proper response to the issues with your new knee. I am sure it is still under warranty!
ReplyDeleteHahaha! I should have told that to the doc!
DeleteI hope you finally get some answers about your knee and have a path forward to fix things. I know Parkersburg well. It was where I was born!
ReplyDeleteI will try to post more pictures of Parkersburg then!
DeleteI hope you will soon have a plan for improving your knee function and eliminating that ongoing pain! I understand very well how confirmation by your doctor - of your own observations about your own body - feels like forward motion. For the past two months I've been thinking about seeing a different ortho about my shoulder, but since it's functioning "well enough" for most tasks, I'm reluctant to take on the travel logistics and the expense of appointments. Maybe I'll be inspired by your example, and at least see how long it would take to get an appt with the 2nd ortho specialist.
ReplyDeleteI hate that for you, Quinn. It's no fun dealing with pain and limited movement when you have things to do. I hope you get answers soon.
Delete...beautiful neighborhoods.
ReplyDeleteThere are some very bad, scary ones too. One day I will have to take pictures of some of those.
DeleteI'm glad you are on your way to answers with your knee at long last. Sometimes just being validated helps -- and then, of course, results to come. It looks like a beautiful drive.
ReplyDeleteExactly. At least I felt taken seriously this time.
DeleteEven the "not the best" of homes there look pretty cool, I wonder what the best ones will look like! Hopefully you get some progress on your knee.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jim. It has been a long journey, seems like.
DeleteGosh, I'm glad your doctor agrees that something is not right with your knee. I hope he figures out an easy fix to get you some relief.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Elken!
DeleteSafe travels Saturday. Hope there's a rally on the way you canstop at.
ReplyDeleteOne friend who had issues with her knee replacement went back and had another one put in finally. I hope you have relief in whatever way you can...no fun with pain still. Take care, and don't over-do!
ReplyDeleteI sure hope i don't have to do that! Once was more than enough for me!
DeleteFinally, now you will find out what the problem is and how to remedy it. Those are some very nice looking homes.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping, Bill!
DeleteSnow here today, then that melted off and it began to rain. Yesh!
ReplyDeleteSnow, oh no! But it could happen here too. Low of 25 expected this week.
DeleteYour knee story makes me nervous. I hope mine is not so complicated. I am glad the are finally looking in to it.
ReplyDeleteDebby, everyone else i know who has had their knee done has had good results. My brother-in-law had problems for a good while with one of his, but everyone else is do pleased with theirs. I am sure I am just the odd case.
DeleteJust to know that your doctor is taking you seriously and will be looking for answers makes a person feel better. Heard.
ReplyDeleteThat big house looks like it would be so interesting to tour. I imagine it having high ceilings and lots of carved woodwork. Maybe some stained glass. Definitely fancy chandeliers......
Right? Maybe it will be on the house tour one day!
DeleteBoth JG's and my experience with knee replacements is that by six months it should be healed, no pain and working. So I am so glad your doctor is with you on finding the issues. And I hope it is fixable and soon!!! My SIL had a partial knee surgery and has had trouble with it, but that is a very different thing.
ReplyDeleteLovely old houses. I see soft red brick. I associate that style of building with your part of the world, and with where I grew up, Windsor in Ontario, a place where a lot of UE Loyalists (what we call the folk who moved north to Brit territories when you became the UStates) came and built in the style they knew. Building style fascinates me; loved your photos.
I was so hopeful, Mary, especially after seeing my husband go through it. Ah well, I guess every now and then one just doesn't heal as it should. Sad that it had to be me though!
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