Saw a new knee doctor yesterday. I actually love the doctor who did my surgery but I was miffed at his staff so took my records elsewhere. I'm glad I didn't burn any bridges because I think I will going back to him. Meanwhile I did get some questions answered. My initial concern was that I needed a PT referral because my surgical knee feels so tight. Doctor told me that my knee has a fabulous range of motion, but what I am feeling (and what is common) is a sensation of tightness. I can't describe it any way other than my kneecap feels like a ball made out of tight rubber bands. He said that I would be disappointed with PT because there is nothing that can be done about the sensation if the range of motion is already at a really good stage. Also, the sensitivity (god forbid I bang my knee on something) and the stinging that I sometimes get are also within normal range. I can accept all that - I just needed reassurance.
With regard to the other knee, it is whimpering right now to be replaced, but I'm not ready. I'm waiting to accrue enough time off so I can take 3-4 months off like I did with my other knee, so maybe two summers from now if I can wait that long. Meanwhile I got a nice new soft brace for it that should help if I have any serious walking to do.
So meanwhile for lunch, I'm having a WW frozen dinner. They've made some improvement in their products but I warn you not to get the pot roast dinner. I'm surprised but the meat portion of it is decent - really does taste like pot roast, but I don't like the gravy or vegetables. (I don't know what possessed me to buy a meat entree!) I made a huge salad for myself last night to bring today but it was just too darn hot to prepare anything for the protein portion of my lunch. I think next time I'll take the time in the kitchen even if I'm sweating bullets!
Boston is in its third official heatwave of the summer. Remind me again how much I dislike the winter? Instead of going into the pool the minute I walked through the door last night I headed to the bedroom and turned on the one window AC that we have in the house. I must have relaxed just a little too much because I was up at 4:30 this morning and couldn't go back to sleep. No matter, came in to work super early and got a lot done. Which pays off at the other end because I have to leave early for a dentist appointment!
Stay cool everyone!
Miriam
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