PT today three more to go

Tried to post yesterday events and they would not post. So now I am finally back in posting and so........ Had PT today and it went well, the only problem being that I am stiff and sore all over from my little nose dive in the living room floor yesterday. I have taken it pretty easy the rest of the day. I am just so grateful that I did no damage. When I think of what could have happened I am just one very lucky person.
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Sunday March 21,2010

I just can't believe that this is my eighth week from my TKR and I am doing really good. Still doing my PT for another three sessions and then that will be done.

I did not even take the cane to church with me and I did just fine. But then...........after I was home for about 30 minutes. I let the puppers in and with all their excitement and toys on the floor. I did not see the rolly toy , stepped on it and turned my ankle and pitched forward did a little bounce routine with the glider footstool and then did a crash landing on the floor with both knees. Oh! Ouch! I was stretched out on the floor and afraid to move my knee. But, everything is okay. I broke the fall with the footstool so I really did not have a total crash on the knees. I do have a couple of bruises on each knee and the heel of my hands. Poor SH was very concerned but he helped me back up on my feet which was a feat all it's own. Just trying to get me up without putting pressure on the knees it was kinda tricky.

Happy Days !

My cute funny little Gizzy Pig and my very sweet Bay keeping me company during my recovery.

Monday was my seventh week of recovery and the doctor was very pleased with my progress and said he was surprised at how well I was doing. He said I could start driving again and swimming (now I just need to find a place to swim). I will continue my PT until the end of the month and by then I should be pretty much back to normal as far as my recovery goes. He also indicated that I could have the other knee done whenever I felt I was ready. I was thinking next year, but now that I really think about it I have pretty much used up a lot of this year with the surgery etc and perhaps I should look at September and then I will be past the hard part by the end of this year. Maybe I will call 2010 the Year of the New Knees and I will be done with it.

A Grandgirls #8 Ice Cream Birthday

Saturday was an early celebration of Skylar's #8 birthday. It was a fun family event with most of the family and a group of Skylars friends. Some fun games for the gang of kids and of course the famous Ice Cream Pinata that was one really strong pinata. Those little girls really whalloped that ice cream cone and it just did not want to crack. Finally after everyone had taken several turns it finally gave up and sent candy flying. Everyone got to make their own ice cream treat and the ice cream cupcakes turned out okay. YEAH! Happy day for all.

Week Seven and I can almost do an Irish Jig

Yesterday was my check up with the doctor on the progress of my new knee. He was very pleased and surprised at the range of motion I have and that I ws doing so well. Here are a couple of pictures of the ugly. But it does seem to be working pretty well.

So Ready for Spring

Surprise, the Crocus and Tulips are breaking out of the ground. YES! does that mean Spring is not far behind? I was so excited to note that just in this last week the flowers have begin to pop up. Last night we saw two of the little wild pigmy bunnies running around our neighborhood.

Today is our Skylar girls #8 birthday party. We will be going to Heidi's to celebrate with an ice cream party. I baked the Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes last night and just need to add the frosting and some sprinkles and they are done. I am cutting 24 ,2 inch holes into a cake board to transport them. Hopefully without a master disaster. The cupcakes came out really well. Love those cones. Check in next post for results.