Its been just over 2 weeks since my knee replacement surgery. Yesterday I had my post operative visit with the doctor. Things are looking and feeling good. They removed the waterproof bandage over the incision, 4 stitches (where they had drilled holes into my femur and tibia to secure the robotic mechanism) and about 25 metal staples which were placed about every 1/4 inch along the main incision. I’ve already cut back significantly on the pain meds… only taking them when sleeping, and only taking a half dose. According to the x-rays, everything looks perfect, and I already have 110 degrees of flexion in the joint. Pain is near non-existent and I am walking as much as I want.
Yesterday, I did a small work project in the chicken hotel, and could definitely feel the difference between my unrepaired right knee (which started hurting just like always,) and the new left knee (which wasn’t hurting at all). That reconfirmed my commitment to getting the right knee replaced as well, so I have already started the process of getting it scheduled in a couple of weeks.
This week we also spotted 2 new lizards in the lake. This always happens after heavy rains and creek flooding. County Road 190 has been under water for several days due to the release of water from Gibbons Creek Reservoir. Both of the new lizards look to be north of 10 feet long. Hope they don’t like white meat.