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Trying to rest and hopefully my muscle tear will heal and will see doctor next Thursday to check on my progress. If it is not better I will be sent for an MRI. For now, the doctor says it is probably a small tear in one of the quad muscles. I actually feel better after only 1 day of rest. I was told I could still work 4 hours a day since it is a desk job. The hardest part is getting in and out of my car as I can't lift my leg without using my hands to move it. I definitely will not drive on the highways as sudden stopping is painful, too. I will do my best to rest. I guess when I had my other knee replaced last year I was very fortunate to have no complications. So far this is a minor setback and I will have to reactivate slowly and follow doctors orders to the letter. I also will need to be extra careful around the leg press machine and the steps. 
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GIZMO-G
7/10/2010 11:26PM
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What a great sense of humor you have. Hopefully this is just a blip on your radar recovery screen 
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DJS-DEBBIE
7/10/2010 8:48PM
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Try to rest and I am sure you will be feeling better soon. Your sister is in my prayers.
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ACROSONIC
7/10/2010 12:16PM
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Don't overdo, and good luck with the healing.
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REDHATLADY9
7/10/2010 11:27AM
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 Praying that all is well for you.
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I had such severe pain getting in and out of car decided to call orthopedic doctor and got in this morning. X-rays did not show a tendon rupture nor anything broken.
Dr. thought I have a small (???) tear of the quad and I am to take it easy for a week and wear knee brace (more like a leg brace (covers most of leg). He did say because I had a desk job I could continue to work 4 hours a day. I am in excruciating pain trying to get in and out of car but am able to drive (staying off highways as lifting leg for quick stops is painful).
I managed to sit in the whirlpool for about 10 minutes this afternoon and that was nice but I was unable to do my usual exercises so it was boring.
Dr. said a tear of the quad would heal itself and I would be okay, but I need to see him next week and if I am not better he will send me for an MRI to see the extent of the tear. He said be sure not to fall as I could easily rupture a tendon if I did fall. I am wearing the brace I wore after knee replacement surgery and using a cane to be careful so I won't fall.
Right now I am sitting in my recliner and contemplating what to do next. Probably will just play with computer and do some sparking. Perfhaps read my book I bought on Ebay (The Beck Diet book) and make a few phone calls.
My niece called with report on how my sister is this afternoon and she is wrestling with the quandry of deciding about DNR/DNI status as she is going downhill and had several falls lately and has 2 blood clots in her lungs. She is back in a hospital at this point as her condition is fragile. It does not appear that she is going to get better unless a miracle happens and I do believe in miracles. I appreciate the prayers my spark friends are saying for her. 
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LIFEISAJOURNEY
7/10/2010 9:45PM
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Don't get over anxious to do exercises again. Hate to say it, but as our bodies get older (even though we, ourselves, don't get older) it takes them longer to heal!! Once healed, starting gradually back into the exercise mode might be hard; but, hey I am sending positive thoughts and sincere prayers for your sister and all her family and friends who are going through this ordeal with her.  Comment edited on: 7/10/2010 9:46:27 PM Report Inappropriate Comment |
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LIBBYFITZ
7/9/2010 9:03PM
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Hope you're knee get's better.
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FIT-AT-50
7/9/2010 8:50PM
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Take care of yourself while your quad heals. Praying for you and for your sister, diane Report Inappropriate Comment |
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DYNAMICDEB53
7/9/2010 8:10PM
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HUGS Nancy. I am sorry to hear about your knee and pain you are dealing with. I am also sadden to hear about your sister and too do believe in miracles. You and she are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that your knee will get on the mend very soon and no more DR appt will be needed. Do what they say and get better soon. I will be thinking of you as we both are in recovery mode. Hugs Deb Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MUSIC66
7/9/2010 7:39PM
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hope you knee gets better i will pray for your recovery and i will pray for your sister as well.have a great week end.
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CATHERINEL66
7/9/2010 6:25PM
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I hope you get better fast! Soft tissue injuries like yours really de-rail things - I've been there. Wishing you the best.
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LOOZINITNOW
7/9/2010 6:18PM
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Take it easy on yourself for a while. Prayers for your sister. 
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If you had ,had American Home shields they would have only charge you 55.00 service call and if they cannot fix it they will replace it,I have all my appliances cover with them.
