I'm back from the land of the lost again. I check the Dis-boards every day but just don't take the time to post.
I'll try to cover some of the things that have been happening lately...
On the medical front-Pap was clear...CT Scan scheduled for the end of Aug.as a follow up to the cancer. Labs were good from my primary. I actually consider myself fairly healthy even though I went thru the cancer treatment. I rarely get a cold or headache and I've learned to avoid foods that give me digestive problems so I do feel healthy on a day to day basis. But then there's the knee issue. I did see the new surgeon and was told that my knee is horrific by his phys. asst. (like I didn't know that) So, surgery is scheduled on Oct. 1 for my left knee. (Total replacement). I always feel like my weight has been a serious contributing factor to the arthritis, but the doc. assured me that there were other factors also like 2 falls-1 on the ice and the other when I slipped down the stairs. Heredity is an issue too. He actually assured me that I am at the lower end of the weight scale when it comes to replacement surgery.Who knew?
So now I am involved with planning all the preliminary stuff prior to the surgery. Dental clearance (to avoid infection), pre-surgery physical therapy to learn how to use a walker. Joint replacement seminar. Pre-admittance day at the hospital for cardiac clearance, anesthesia consulting, blood donation, lab work and who knows what else-they told me to plan to be there all day. I'm having the surgery at Jefferson Hospital in Phila with the Rothman Group which has a great reputation in the area, so I feel that I'm in good hands.
Well, that's enough of that for now. Needless to say I am stress eating. I did get ,back to WW online cause I figure I can do that while at home. I can immerse myself in me for 6 weeks. I also might take an on-line medical terminology course cause I'm nervous about my job. We got a letter the other day regarding how bad business is so the handwriting may be on the wall for cut-backs, especially when I tell them that I'm having the surgery.
Even with all that is going on, I feel good about my decision to have the surgery. If I can keep all my appts. in order, I'll be good to go. Thankfully we're going to the shore for the weekend. I plan to chill on the beach with a good book and some Jimmy Buffett music, eat some seafood and have a couple of tropical drinks. What could be better except for a trip to WDW? Just think, the next time I go, I'll be able to walk without pain. I can't wait!!!
I miss hearing from you guys, so I'll have to be a better Disser.
Have a fantastic Friday!!!!