So today is a big day. I got to take the dressings off my surgical site. Unwrap the old knee. Relief, let me tell you! That wrap was more like a binding. Especially in the back of the knee. Anyway -- today I unwrapped expecting what you might normally expect. Swelling. But really, there's hardly …
The other side of surgery…
so, it's late. The night after surgery and I'm waiting on my regularly scheduled pain-killer dose. It's been a long day and I figured I would be more tired. The body and brains are funny things. We arrived at the hospital bright and early (6:30a) and got signed in. I went back about 7:30a and …
I need a new birthday activity…
So, I met with my knee surgeon today. Torn cartilage, which I expected. What I didn't expect was that I may have also torn the cartilage "root". Where the cartilage begins and attaches behind the knee. Though still outpatient surgery, it's a little more involved, as is the healing time and process. Ugh. Let me …
Spoke too soon…
So, just yesterday I was saying cravings were all but gone. Today I had mental and physical temptations...but I held strong, and was very thankful that I can enjoy some fruit -- that at least took the edge off. Our sweet neighbor girl had bought a bunch of glazed donuts for her friends, who in …
Day 14…
Here's where I realize this is a marathon, not a sprint. I'm dying to get on the scale, I'm almost rushing through meals thinking that will make the time go faster. I feel good, I feel in control of what I'm putting in my body...now I just want to speed along the results. Normally, this …
Miracle Machine…
My knee has been so swollen it's uncomfortable to walk, sit, stand, etc. Melanie had her ACL repaired a few years ago and still had this amazing icing machine. It literally pumps freezing cold water around the knee. And it doesn't quit like an ice pack will. It's offered me so much relief already! So …
Favorite Things…
A few of my favorite things that get my by as I focus on my health. This tumbler was purchased at Costco. It came two to a pack for like $20 and let me tell you. I've never had anything work like it. I put ice in in the a.m., add my water or what-not, …
Busy weekend…
What a great and busy weekend. For so many reasons. Let's start out with a few confessions first, then I'll bore you with the details. #1 Eating: still totally on plan, but bingeing like crazy none-the-less. I'm not sure if it's my cycle, boredom (still laid up with this leg) or what, but if it …
Pain…
So this one is not about recipes or exercise or even my injury. This one goes deeper. I've spent the last hour doing two things. Putting clothes away, which forced me to go through my drawers and get rid of or donate things that just don't fit anymore (or I wouldn't wear if they did) …
Shrinking Shay 