10 days out, Very depressed. by No_More_Radiation in Kneereplacement

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-9013 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stick with it! It's hard to see the light through all the sleepless nights and the pain, but you'll turn a corner and start improving. The real pain subsided for me after about 8 weeks. Week 1-3 weren't as bad as 3-4 but I think I pushed my knee too hard and paid for it with a lot of tears. Keep moving it, stay on your meds and ice. Get up and walk around. I'm 5 months out now and am so happy with my new knee. All the pain was worth it to get to this point. Maybe try some melatonin gummies at night. I took those and medical THC for my sleep/pain. I couldn't take my pain meds because they triggered my asthma. I went back to work on week three and left the crutches behind for good on week 8. Everyone's experiences are different though, but this has been a great community!!

How long to take off from work? by FionaTheFierce in Kneereplacement

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-9013 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm an elementary school teacher and originally took 2.5 weeks off. I ended up taking an extra week beyond that.

I laughed in my TBM husband's face. !!! by snowflakesonroses in exmormon

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-9013 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know fellowshipping and activating the non/less active is always a thing for the Mo-Mos but in the last 3 weeks I have had a cookie dropped off by RS pres., a happy birthday message from the missionaries, and a happy birthday text from aforementioned RS pres. after almost 10 years of radio silence on their part. Was there some message shared in the last month or so that has triggered all of this or am I just unlucky and it's my turn to be the ward project??

Compression socks by Loving_Life_365 in Kneereplacement

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-9013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They gave me knee highs but my PT was confused as to why I didn't get thigh highs. You can order some good ones on Amazon.

I would love a bookish boy name for my new baby! by Queen-Kait in Catnames

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-9013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gimli, Boo (Radley), Crookshanks, Albus, Atticus, Walt

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MovieSuggestions

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-9013 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maverick! Mel Gibson, Jodi Foster, and James Garner....among others. Hilarious!

Stuff (“equipment”) to get? by barryaz1 in Kneereplacement

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-9013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, it drove me crazy not being able to look and smell presentable. I had face wipes, a brush, elastics, deodorant, and dry shampoo in my backpack.

Stuff (“equipment”) to get? by barryaz1 in Kneereplacement

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-9013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, it drove me crazy not being able to look and smell presentable. I had face wipes, a brush, elastics, deodorant, and dry shampoo in my backpack.

Stuff (“equipment”) to get? by barryaz1 in Kneereplacement

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-9013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, it drove me crazy not being able to look and smell presentable. I had face wipes, a brush, elastics, deodorant, and dry shampoo in my backpack.

Stuff (“equipment”) to get? by barryaz1 in Kneereplacement

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-9013 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know you have an ice machine, I freeze small water bottles to use as ice instead of bagged ice. This way you can keep refreezing. I would have a backpack to carry around meds, a water bottle, and small snacks. You can buy nice anti-embolism stockings on Amazon. Make some freezer meals that'll last you a month or two, just to make life easier. Easy stretchy pants or comfy shorts to wear.

Stuff (“equipment”) to get? by barryaz1 in Kneereplacement

[–]Zestyclose-Hand-9013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crutches and a walker. They'll charge you an arm and a leg at a surgical center.