The End of the journey...or just the begin?
Hanfordrose
Posts: 688 Member
Today, I had my last appointment with my surgeon. It has been 7 very long and very painful weeks of recovering from my double knee replacement surgery. I am not entirely pain free, but I am past the worst of it.
My surgeon was smiling from ear to ear as he flexed by knees. He told me that he was truly impressed with my great range of motion, far beyond where he thought that I would be. I guess that most of his older patients don't work as hard to get their knees back to moving, stretching and flexing. I knew that I had to keep flexible, or I would end up with scar tissue in the knees and maybe even a permanent limp...not something that I wanted.
Seven weeks is a long time, but it is nothing compared to the 14 months of calorie counting that helped me to shed 100+ pounds. So many of you have been following my weight loss journey which began at Thanksgiving in 1912, when I finally realized that I had to at least try to lose 70 pounds and get my life back.
During all of those months, my goal was to get my knee replacement surgery; but the real goal was to end my wheelchair bound life style. Ed rolled me into my surgeon's appointment today in my wheelchair. Then, I stood up and walked directly to my doctor, showing him that my wheelchair really is a thing of the past.
The best news of this day was, when my surgeon said, "No more physical therapy"; and I can sign up with the In Shape Health Center, because Dr. Moore said I am ready to return to swimming laps. Hallelujah!
Tomorrow, I will be celebrating my 69th birthday. Tomorrow, my hubbie is taking me to lunch at Red Lobster; and tomorrow, I want to sign up for my gym membership and maybe even go for a swim in afternoon.
Yes, the journey to my new knees and freedom from my wheelchair was long. Now, I can begin the new journey to an even smaller me who will be able to swim, walk, run, ride a bike or any other thing that I might want to do. I want to thank all of you who came along for the first journey. You made every day better for me with your love and encouragement.
Where are you in your journey?
My surgeon was smiling from ear to ear as he flexed by knees. He told me that he was truly impressed with my great range of motion, far beyond where he thought that I would be. I guess that most of his older patients don't work as hard to get their knees back to moving, stretching and flexing. I knew that I had to keep flexible, or I would end up with scar tissue in the knees and maybe even a permanent limp...not something that I wanted.
Seven weeks is a long time, but it is nothing compared to the 14 months of calorie counting that helped me to shed 100+ pounds. So many of you have been following my weight loss journey which began at Thanksgiving in 1912, when I finally realized that I had to at least try to lose 70 pounds and get my life back.
During all of those months, my goal was to get my knee replacement surgery; but the real goal was to end my wheelchair bound life style. Ed rolled me into my surgeon's appointment today in my wheelchair. Then, I stood up and walked directly to my doctor, showing him that my wheelchair really is a thing of the past.
The best news of this day was, when my surgeon said, "No more physical therapy"; and I can sign up with the In Shape Health Center, because Dr. Moore said I am ready to return to swimming laps. Hallelujah!
Tomorrow, I will be celebrating my 69th birthday. Tomorrow, my hubbie is taking me to lunch at Red Lobster; and tomorrow, I want to sign up for my gym membership and maybe even go for a swim in afternoon.
Yes, the journey to my new knees and freedom from my wheelchair was long. Now, I can begin the new journey to an even smaller me who will be able to swim, walk, run, ride a bike or any other thing that I might want to do. I want to thank all of you who came along for the first journey. You made every day better for me with your love and encouragement.
Where are you in your journey?
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Yay! Awesome news!:drinker:0
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Best news I've heard "all" day. Congrat's.0
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:flowerforyou: Thrilled for you. . You are one amazing and inspirational lady.:flowerforyou:0
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Way to go!!0
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That's excellent news!!!
I've read a few of your posts before so it's very exciting that this day is finally here! You should be very pleased with how far you have come 
Hope you enjoy those knees for many more years; swim, dance, whatever makes you happy 0 -
Happy Birthday and way to go!! What an inspiration u r! I am just getting started and so afraid of failing once again. I went the whole gambit and joined the gym and got 24 sessions with a very sweet and supportive trainer and am keeping a diary and have already learned a few things about foods I thought were ok but r so not! One day at a time.0
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Yes!!! congrats on all your hard work paying off! You truly have earned it!0
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Soooo excited and happy for you...you most certainly worked VERY hard for it. Have a wonderful birthday tomorrow, enjoy Red Lobster (let the diet go on hiatus for the day) and let Special Ed spoil you silly!!!
Can't wait to "tag along" on this next phase of your journey!0 -
Happy Birthday!!!!! I am so happy to hear your fantastic news!! Woo hoo, you get to go back to the pool!!! What is on your Red Lobster menu for tomorrow?? I have been looking at the menu and coveting eating there since you started talking about it!!!
Have a wonderful birthday celebration!!! Happy 69th birthday!!! I love that Ed wheeled you in to your appointment, that's fantastic!!!!0 -
Awesome...congrats! :drinker:0
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Awesome!! Congrats!!0
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Congratulations! My mom's impending knee replacements and the weight making them worse was one of my motivations to start my journey. She's having her first surgery next month, and hopefully after both are done I can convince her to either join me at the gym or take a few walks with me.0
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So happy for you !!! Enjoy your rebirth !!! You worked hard for it and deserve it.0
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So happy for you that things have worked out so well. Enjoy your swim, your luch and your new life. By the way HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A FANTASTIC WOMEN:drinker:0
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I hope Ed shined up his dancing shoes so he can keep up with your happy dance! You certainly earned your great news! Hip hip hooray, or knee knee hooray as the case may be. lol So happy for you. Happy birthday!0
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Oh Sue that is such great news. You have been a huge inspiration to me and I'm so glad I could follow your progress while working towards my own goals. I read one of your posts back when I started over 50 pounds ago and new you were a warrior in a wheelchair. You’ve gone through some really tough battles all while keeping your chin up and doing your best. It has been an honor to be your friend!!!0
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WOW! It has been one long journey, but it has not ended. All I can say is congratulations to a beautiful young lady! Happy 69th! And what a celebration you have to celebrate with the man you love at your side. This will be a birthday you will recall for a long, long time. I'm so happy for you and Mr. Special Ed! What doors will open for both of you...who knows...but they will be bright and cheery ones for of a wonderful future...all for you to enjoy! I'm excited that you are able to get back to things you love, like your swimming and I'm sure you will rediscover more things that you use to enjoy doing as you go and some things you find that are new. I applaud you for all the hard work, dedication, inspiration & encouragement you have been to me and countless other people who you have touch with you life stories of then and now and everything in between! I will never forget you and plan on following your new posts and updates on your progress of maintaining what you have worked so hard to achieve. Thank you for being my friend! God bless you girlfriend, what a testimony! What glory you bring to God through your life! And give Special Ed a great big hug for his love and the beautiful way he is and has been taking care of you. Which I'm sure you do everyday, but give him an extra big one for me. He is a keeper! lol! I love how God puts people in our lives for a life time that help us become the people we are today! Now go out there and enjoy your new knees, your new life and your 69th birthday!0
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Congratulations! I had lost about 50 lbs when I had a bad car wreck. I too, have been confined to a wheelchair due to 2 broken legs and a broken foot. I can now walk on my right leg, but still no wt bearing on the left. I have a long journey of physical therapy and trying to bend these old knees again. I have continued to lose wt due to no appetite. but I am trying to eat enough for good bone healing. Good luck to you! you have done great!0
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Seven weeks is a long time, but it is nothing compared to the 14 months of calorie counting that helped me to shed 100+ pounds. So many of you have been following my weight loss journey which began at Thanksgiving in 1912, when I finally realized that I had to at least try to lose 70 pounds and get my life back.
Thanksgiving in 1912 eh? Sue, you are amazing and I think it's lovely that you have used 69 as the new 29 since my calculation would put you at 102.0 -
WOW!! Awesome story and very encouraging0
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I had tears of joy in my eyes while reading your story. God Bless you my dear . . . I am so very happy for you . . . welcome to your new life, your new journey, your new EVERYTHING!!0
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Happy Birthday to you ....... congrats on the good news from the doctor ...... go enjoy swimming !0
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Congrats. But the journey never ends. It just changes direction.
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Congratulations, Sue! Enjoy the pool and the new mobility you have gained through your hard work and persistence!
AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :flowerforyou:
My journey has been a struggle lately, but I am feeling renewed and ready to get back down to business.
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Congratulations, what an awesome story! My goal is to be a normal weight by the time I'm 60 (1-1/2 years away). I began this to deal with my knee pain, and (my choice) avoid knee replacement surgeries. I've ditched my cane, my nsaid and my pain so far..and am very happy with how my weight loss is going (far more than my ticker shows since that only reflects what I've done since joining mfp).
Have a wonderful birthday, and truly, great job.0 -
Wow! Happy birthday! Enjoy everything 0
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Thanksgiving in 1912 eh? Sue, you are amazing and I think it's lovely that you have used 69 as the new 29 since my calculation would put you at 102.
It took me a little while to catch the error in year. No. I wasn't even born in 1912. I believe the Titanic sank that year. I didn't come along until 1945. That was just a silly typo.0 -
Congrats on all your success. Have a great birthday.0
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You both made me smile when I came across this post. I realize it was a typo but you recovered nicely. I'm still grinning .... heading to bed, so I'll be smiling as I do that thinking of you both.
Thanksgiving in 1912 eh? Sue, you are amazing and I think it's lovely that you have used 69 as the new 29 since my calculation would put you at 102.
It took me a little while to catch the error in year. No. I wasn't even born in 1912. I believe the Titanic sank that year. I didn't come along until 1945. That was just a silly typo.
Happy Belated Birthday Sue.... you're a wonderful motivation...I too am looking down the road for knee replacements.. They suggest I do them sooner but I simply can't imagine doing them this much overweight. I'm glad your doctor asked you to lose first... That was smart and most likely FAR easier to get around after.
Continue healing and your positiveness is so refreshing on this site!
Warm thoughts,
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