Forgot to check the morning temperature, but we reached a high of 82°f! Possibly a record for this time of year. Dry, dry, dry and breezy. Fire danger is high, and outdoor burning is banned.
Yesterday's PT numbers were not good so my assignment was to really work this leg. Which was impossible after I got home yesterday, I was in such pain after our little outing to the thrift store. Ah me. It was a rough night and I was up at 5:30am today. But after ice, heat, and pain pills, I got to work and I do believe I made good progress.
If you are not familiar with the after-surgery requirements for a knee replacement, basically the concern is to get the knee as straight as possible (extension, it's called) and bending as much bend as possible (flexion). Ideal is 0° extension and 120° flexion. Last week I got to -4° and 106°, which was right where I needed to be at 4 weeks. Well, yesterday I only had -5 and 95. So I had gone backwards. In my defense, the knee was miserably painful for some reason, and it took a lot of pain to even get those numbers.
Today I think I am back on track. We shall see tomorrow.
I looked at the bill for the well repair today, and was stunned. Larry had taken care of it last night so I didn't see the bill until today. Those 2 guys were here over 2 hours, and the labor charge was only $100! The pressure tank was over $400, and the rest was parts. I know who we will call in future for well repair.
I went for a walk again today, my usual up the driveway and back. There is always something new to see or changes to note.
I posted a photo of this same spot last week, but what a change a few thousand less leaves make! This is one area Larry brushhogged.
These last were taken this evening, the end of a pretty nice day.
Playing with filters
That last photo warms the cockles of me heart.
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe that you still have dandelions blooming! I have seen Chicken of the Woods but have never tried them. Love, love, love that last picture!
ReplyDeleteI hope the pain in your knee has lessened significantly. Must be discouraging when it seems to be better then goes back to pain again.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed that mushroom. GM
Here, we would have been charged $100 just to show up.
ReplyDeleteI am sure the numbers will get better..don't give yourself too much pressure. Daisy doesn't look that old already...
ReplyDeleteHope you heal fast now...
ReplyDeleteDid you make a wish?
Beautiful last pic,so romantic.
Oh my! I am SO glad that the well repair didn't cost an arm and a leg. (You're already down one leg, temporarily.) I'm so sorry to hear about the PT numbers but it sounds like you are doing all the right things so know you'll get it right. Knee surgery sounds like a bear. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping for decreased pain and more movement soon. Your spirea is so tall. We've had two different kinds and they didn't get much higher than 3'.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics, loved the signs, as well as the dandelions! Hope knee pain becomes more manageable, or well, just goes away!
ReplyDeleteI hear you about the flexion, etc. I suspect there was some swelling in the joint. I used to ice before and after therapy, because it stressed the knee a lot to be in the car getting there. But it sounds as if you are generally doing well ... hitting the markers.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing quite like the wild, earthy taste of mushrooms from the forest. Better know what you are eating though!
ReplyDeleteYum, chanterelles! I love them, but we rarely find that many all together at our place.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments on my post today. My guess that if I continue blogging it will be to counter the views of the President - elect.
ReplyDeleteI hope you continue to make good progress and your pain becomes minimal. I know it must be frustrating. Our trees have lost all of their leaves as we have had some crazy winds the past couple of days. Also very warm here.
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