(Untitled)

[aenodia]

The physical therapist grabbed me right after breakfast. Fortunately I had just taken Tylenol. She had me go for a short walk outside in the parking lot where I even stepped up on the curb and down again. The purpose was to show me all the small irregularities than can trip me up. Next I went through more exercises to help restore my range of

Comments

Don't push it.

[dorothyk]

A good result from hip replacements is easy to achieve... not so with knees. They can go wrong so much more easily. For the best possible result, heed the advice of the medical staff and give it every possible chance to heal well. Do-overs are possible... but the result is almost always worse then ever.

Freecycle is almost always a good resource for medical equipment... and you get to be where Freecycle started. I guess they moved off of Yahoogroups since I was last there (makes sense!) so the new addy is http://www.freecycle.org/group/United%20States/Arizona/Tucson

Re: Don't push it.

[aenodia]

Good idea I joined Freecycle as soon as I got here but couldn't keep up withthe traffic so went no mail. I have more time now.
My knee felt a lot better today and everone tells me I'm doing very well. My Dr.'s patients have the reputation of doing well.

[symian]

Perhaps rent a transfer bench...? That or ask a charity to donate one for a bit...?

[annearchy]

I second (or third) the suggestions to rent a transfer bench or see if you can get one through Freecycle.

You do seem to be making progress, which is good. Slow and steady wins the (knee replacement) race:)

[aenodia]

My mobilehome park has a loan of medical equipment program so I will check there first. We got the manuel wheelchair that way. The way of the turtle does not seem to be my nature. LOL I was told by the COTA today that I'm impulsive and over reach. I think I must be a monkey.