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Posted 12/30/2013 9:12 PM (GMT 0)
My knee surgery is coming up, they called and scheduled it for the end of January. I'm excited because I am so ready for the pain to stop and be able to keep up with my kids. I'm also terrified. I know there will be pain and I am worried that the surgery won't be successful. I am worried about taking care of the kids post op. I am worried about having the surgery in a hospital in a different town. Anyway, there's my rant.

Falling the other day dislocated my knee cap again. So lots of pain and supposed to be resting it. I am horrible about that, though. I hate to not get things done. I did laundry, dishes, cleaned the litterbox, and etc. I feel better when cleaning, though. I guess I cant complain about it if I won't stop going. :(
Posted 12/30/2013 11:15 PM (GMT 0)
Quit worrying, you need the surgery. And worrying don't help. But taking it one day at a time does. I hate surgery... Haven't had to have that for awhile...

One foot in front of the other, and watch where you are walking, no falling... Make sure you are on the ground floor at home so you may want to plan for that.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 12/31/2013 1:48 AM (GMT 0)
AV, I'm glad you for a date for the surgery. Keep positive thoughts that it will go well and work and it will :-)

Please don't worry about it. You need to take care of it right now until surgery. Worrying will also just increase the physical pain.

I hope you'll get some pain relief. Remember to be careful and take care of that knee.

UA
Posted 12/31/2013 2:04 AM (GMT 0)
Ever since I was a kid I have been told to never let anyone operate on me. My joints are all constructed differently with tendons and ligaments in the wrong spots. In the second grade I broke my collar bone. My joints are so weird that they thought that I had shattered my collar bone and elbow with shards of bone gathered around the smashed elbow. Turns out that is just how my elbow is. They wanted to operate to fix my elbow but my pediatrician warned against it. I have decreased mobility in some joints and hyperflexibility in others. My joints are also loose and prone to dislocations. My knee cap is very small and on the inner edge of my knee. That's how it slides around and causing dislocations and pain.

That was a really long story to say that doctors are not incredibly knowledgeable about this syndrome. They always told me that surgery could cause me to lose mobility. I have done lots of research and corresponded with other people with my syndrome who have had this procedure. All of them are very pleased with the results. I really think this is the best choice, it's just all those drs from the past ruining my outlook, I guess.
Posted 12/31/2013 3:42 AM (GMT 0)
Hi AV:  I think it is natural to worry, especially as you have had so many problems and doctors opinions in the past.  I would worry too.  However, just keep the amount you are doing in perspective.  There have been lots of medical advances since you were a kid and I'm sure there are things they could not do before that they can now.  And it is good that you have done your research on this and found positive results.

Try to keep your mind on all the positives every time the worry comes up.  Think about being able to keep up with your kids, or possibly being well enough to work again.  That should help to keep you going.

I think you've made a good decision here.  And we are all here to support you.

Cass

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