Hoping I Dodged a Bullet -
Leg/knee is so much better today, I am astounded. Granted I have been wearing the full leg immobilizing brace, (which I will continue to do for several days.) Pain has somewhat subsided. Granted the main level of pain was when I wanted/tried to straighten my knee or bend it. Which I have not tried to do, since we put the immobilizing brace on yesterday. Have put it on/taken it off a couple times so far.
Actually got a decent amount of sleep last night, for the first time in months. (I had been awake about 19-20 hours.) A difficult day. Got apprx. 6+ sleep last night.
I don't know how it will act without the brace and/or trying to bend it, but with the brace - I am decently mobile without crutches. Stiff legging it, (carefully) for the last couple hours. Will continue using the brace for a while now to give it a chance to heal. Not going to rush taking it off.
I think the shot of Steroids and the NSAIDS, have made a huge difference. [Bringing the swelling down.] (As well as the full leg Immobilizing brace.) Orthopedic Specialist, said he thought my knee "looked fairly good, although you can see there is considerable swelling, fluid on the joint and blood pooling/bruising," on manipulating it yesterday.
Been sitting on the recliner, leg elevated moving my foot in a circular motion, then toe up and down. (All good.)
Just got a food delivery from my 90 yr old Mom. Soup beans and rice, Pasta salad, deviled eggs, homemade slaw, BBQ sandwich, a cooked steak filet, same steak filet scraps/bisquits for Buddy,
I thank you all for your good thoughts (various PM's) and Prayers. It seems to be working.
I am hopeful.
Actually got a decent amount of sleep last night, for the first time in months. (I had been awake about 19-20 hours.) A difficult day. Got apprx. 6+ sleep last night.
I don't know how it will act without the brace and/or trying to bend it, but with the brace - I am decently mobile without crutches. Stiff legging it, (carefully) for the last couple hours. Will continue using the brace for a while now to give it a chance to heal. Not going to rush taking it off.
I think the shot of Steroids and the NSAIDS, have made a huge difference. [Bringing the swelling down.] (As well as the full leg Immobilizing brace.) Orthopedic Specialist, said he thought my knee "looked fairly good, although you can see there is considerable swelling, fluid on the joint and blood pooling/bruising," on manipulating it yesterday.
Been sitting on the recliner, leg elevated moving my foot in a circular motion, then toe up and down. (All good.)
Just got a food delivery from my 90 yr old Mom. Soup beans and rice,
Pasta salad, deviled eggs, homemade slaw, BBQ sandwich, a cooked steak filet, same steak filet scraps/bisquits for Buddy, I thank you all for your good thoughts (various PM's) and Prayers. It seems to be working.
I am hopeful.
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I hope the rest and immobilization will lessen the severity. When do you go back to the doctor? 0 -
You might have and if so say your prayers.
I had some form of tennis elbow last Apr that I thought was going to cripple me for life. I worked through it and am as good as new. Be sure to Ice it down if they said that was OK.0 -
There was a kid that lived in our neighborhood years ago that was always hurting himself. He banged his head against the wall all the time. The doctors told his parents put a helmet on the kid.
Perhaps you should look into getting protective clothing and wear a helmet around the house? Maybe a couple of knee braces, some cleats to keep you from slipping on the grass and a hockey helmet with full mask. And if you could get one with an air hose connection you could wear it to bed also.0 -
Smitty500mag wrote:There was a kid that lived in our neighborhood years ago that was always hurting himself. He banged his head against the wall all the time. The doctors told his parents put a helmet on the kid.
Perhaps you should look into getting protective clothing and wear a helmet around the house? Maybe a couple of knee braces, some cleats to keep you from slipping on the grass and a hockey helmet with full mask. And if you could get one with an air hose connection you could wear it to bed also.
You Guys are always so helpful, I do not know what I would do without you. :roll:0 -
KenK/84Bravo wrote:Smitty500mag wrote:There was a kid that lived in our neighborhood years ago that was always hurting himself. He banged his head against the wall all the time. The doctors told his parents put a helmet on the kid.
Perhaps you should look into getting protective clothing and wear a helmet around the house? Maybe a couple of knee braces, some cleats to keep you from slipping on the grass and a hockey helmet with full mask. And if you could get one with an air hose connection you could wear it to bed also.
You Guys are always so helpful, I do not know what I would do without you. :roll:
Don't mention it. That's what we're here for is support. It's all about giving back to the community.0 -
you now know what could happen, soften up that hard head and listen to the doctors, don't push it no matter how good it feels, the less you do the faster it will heal, ASK for help it you need it, good neighbors won't mind and it sound like you have a few. good luck, and be careful around buddy he may jump up on it/you or get in front of you and cause you to fall/trip. take it slow and easy, good luck 0 -
(...maybe trade the Jeep for a short bus while you?re at it.) Couldn?t leave that one alone!
Hang in there Ken, make it work, but too much too soon could be a bad thing.0 -
I am Verklempt. All choked up. The emotion is over whelming.
I have to stop now. Tears prohibit typing. :roll:
If it was not for the heavy cold rain outside, I'd fire up the chainsaw, and pick up where I left off. :twisted:0 -
"Just got a food delivery from my 90 yr old Mom. Soup beans and rice, Pasta salad, deviled eggs, homemade slaw, BBQ sandwich, a cooked steak filet, same steak filet scraps/bisquits for Buddy"
...Damn! Way to go mom...
Maybe put a brace on the other leg and see if she will bring a dessert too!
Hang in there ...It will get better!0 -
I got two deli/bakery made lg. Cupcakes. One Blueberry, one Chocolate peanut butter.
Did not have to put the brace on the other leg for added sympathy.
Also forgot the two ham and swiss cheese sandwiches on multi grain bread. (Thanks Mom.)
I also have 6 Cherry turnovers and two unopened packages of chocolate marble cake, from before I hurt my knee.
I may starve. Send help.0 -
Glad you're feelin' better, Ken, but keep in mind that right now the drugs are responsible for that.
Don't over-do it!0 -
Flying Clay Disk wrote:Glad to hear it!
You should plan on keeping that immobilizer on for a couple weeks minimum. Your knee may not be permanently injured, but you have certainly badly strained and sprained it. Knees take time to heal, and they're the most vulnerable when injured. Towards the end of the two weeks, sit down and take the immobilizer off and gently try to bend your knee a few times a couple times per day. Keep it easy and don't re-injure it by forcing it, just go easy. Put the immobilizer on to do any walking or putting weight on it.
The knee is one of the most vulnerable joints in the body to injury because it's so critical to walking (that, and the back). It is incredibly easy to severely injure an already injured knee. It sounds like your knee is responding well. Take it slow. It drives you crazy to be so immobile, I know, but think of the alternative!
And remember, as others have noted, don't forget when on meds it's easy to over do it and hurt it again.
Good luck, and glad you're feeling better.
I hear you Brother.
I am fully on board. I need to do this right. I am just glad, I am not in agony like the last couple days.0 -
Good for you, since you ain't working and your leg is all better you can come back fill the 36 inch trench my electrician made to power the new house! LOL
Glad you are mending hang in there!0 -
mogley98 wrote:Good for you, since you ain't working and your leg is all better you can come back fill the 36 inch trench my electrician made to power the new house! LOL
Glad you are mending hang in there!
Give me your address. I will be right there.
You have Homeowners Insurance, right? :shock: :? 0 -
Sure hope you can avoid surgery. I don't remember the name of the James Bond movie but he had a coat or something simular, that when it opened up under an emergency situation (like falling down a big hill) it surrounded him in a big padded ball. He and the bond girl were saved again. Might need to look into something like that. . Especially the girl part.0 -
So much better than the last couple days. I am ecstatic.
It seems the tighter I draw the full length (ankle to groin) brace, the better it feels. I slept without it last night. Slathered the knee with Aspercream and compression wrapped it. Very nice. Unwrapped the compression wrap about 2-3 am.
Hobbeling around, but that is to be expected. (Full leg immobilizer back on.)
Still ecstatic about where I am at, at this point.0
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