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Thanks for the hug, I needed that. It seems the only good part of the day is my 4 hours of work. I can always count on a patient that seems to need a little extra support and encouragement with there therapy and in turn that helps me just to know they feel better and leave with a smile on their face.
Cindy

manatee,

The last thing you want to do is not walk. I can't walk anymore and I miss it so much. I have had 8 surgeries in the past 5 years to fix my neck and back but everytime I had some thing fixed some thing else broke. I know how you feel but don't ever give up. It's people like you that make this world a GREAT Place to be. You are a strong lady and you will get through this it just takes time sometimes to get back on track. Hang in there you will be OK.

John

Thanks John,
I know "this too shall pass" .
I'm just having trouble getting myself geared up for 2 more surgeries. I don't want to do this anymore, but I have to do what I can to keep myself walking. I won't let this desease defeat me in the end.
Thanks
Cindy

GIDDAY cindy,I am sorry that i havent been on-line....my moniter has had the BIG BLACK LINE SCREEN problem, happening more and more.....BUT...old buddy ,mate ROB.whos hard drive is stuck in neutral said i can borrow ..[have] his moniter.you little ripper.... I cant believe these so called medical professionals could have left you in that state ,and i hope by the time you read this you'll be feeling better ,i wish i could ease your warranted frustration but some times the RED TAPE just makes you want to knee ..em where it hurts so to speak... Ihave read a truckload of your compassionate replies to posts and i know that you have been there for so many ... please seek out some of your close friends or family to talk to about how you feel and if needed to to complain about your treatment at the last specialist . you should not have had to be in tears ,... i,m with you ...keep in touch.... ... my wishes again to you for some good news...hang in there.jude2

GIDDAY MANATEE,YOU HELP SO MANY WITH YOUR WORK AND IT MAKES YOU HAPPY ...CONTINUE TO GAIN STRENGTH IN THAT WAY IT SOUNDS SO FANTASTIC ...KEEP IT UP..JUDE2

I can't tell you how much your concern and support means to me. I never thought I would be in this end of things. It makes me that much more compasionate and understanding of my own patients. I really don't know how much more of this I can take. Oh well, one day at a time I guess.
Cindy

Cindy, I'm so sorry that you are going through this. I cannot imagine what you must be thinking and feeling right now, but man what you've said makes me want to take those docs and whack their heads together for idiocy.

OK, so the 2nd doc recommends a full replacement, yes? Did either of them ever suggest exercises or physio to strengthen the quad muscles that hold the kneecap in place? Is it possible that this would help? I'm asking because I don't know in this case. I remember when I broke my leg five years ago (fracture of the tibial plateau - somehow I think you'll know where that is ) I did hours of physio every day to strengthen the quads in that leg. It's taken an awfully long time to get it back to full strength, but eventually I did it (like this year ). Would it help in your situation?

I can't believe that you have withstood so many surgeries. No wonder the idea of more just makes you want to run for the hills (if you'll excuse the expression). However, is it possible that this will actually help? If it will, I know you will be able to stand strongly on this one too. Especially with the KA family backing you up.

Whatever you decide, I know it will be the right thing for you.

Hugs,

Kat, Thanks for the support. I work in physical therapy and rehab other peoples TKR all the time. I have rehabed this TKR for the last 16 months, it's the strongest replacement on record . I guess the other doc might be right and I just don't have healthy ligaments to support the prothesis that is in there.

"I work in physical therapy and rehab other peoples TKR all the time. I have rehabed this TKR for the last 16 months, it's the strongest replacement on record."

OK, that's just ironic.

Hugs,

Yeah, It's not like I don't know how to rehab a TKR. I have never had a patient's TKR do this in the 7 years I have been in working in PT.