I have had a bad knee for a while. It is bone on bone. Walking is a drag in the literal sense as I tend to drag my leg sometimes. I had an appointment with an Orthopedic Surgeon yesterday. I thought he would say knee replacement surgery.
But I was granted a reprieve, sort of, for now. 🙂 lol
Instead it will be 3 injections, one a week for three weeks, to try to stave off said surgery until COVID clears up. As of now hospital beds are filling up with COVID patients in my city.
In the picture is me clowning around a bit when I had an injection in said knee this past June.
Does it sound weird that I am thankful to have injections? Well if it means avoiding surgery, at least for now, I am all for it. 🙂
As the surgeon was looking over my records, he said, “Maybe you should see an Endocrinologist.” My response was, “that might be a good idea.” But inwardly I was thinking more along the lines of, “ugh another specialist.” That is the life of a spoonie living with chronic illness. Life is a line up of appointments with specialists. Yes, I know one should be honest, but hey this guy might be doing a surgery on me in the future. 🙂
I am thankful the first injection will be the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and hopefully it won’t put a damper on my Thanksgiving plans.
So today I am thankful for injections. 🙂 haha
What are you thankful for?
Thank you for reading. God Bless.
Praying for you, big bro. 🙏
Wishing you a blessed day ahead too. 🤗😊
Thank you for praying little sister 🤗
I hope all goes well! I’m also thankful for the medical support that manages my condition. On top of a pile of medications, I receive a regimen of steroid injections. I just completed my 23rd epidural steroid injection, and a couple months ago I had my 25th intramuscular steroid injection. Without them I would need stronger narcotics and be unable to function mentally. God bless!
Thank you. Glad the treatment helps you some
May God help you my brother. Yes as children of God, affliction /sickness can test us but cannot destroy us. And I’m happy that you are grateful in it all
Thank you little sister
You’re welcome
My husband has a knee like that, and works construction. I just have been praying it doesn’t give out on him. He comes home in such excruciating pain daily. It is always so swollen. I told him to get in and get shots. The problem is few specialty doctors are here anymore. His doctor that has his MRI is no longer in practice. We found that out calling to make an appt. so I pray daily for a reprieve for him. Happy you found some relief. 🙏🏻
So sorry he is going thru that. Prayed for him
Thank you so much! 😊
Yes those injections are helpful. My mom had them prior to her hip replacement surgeries. I’m thankful for the ability to work from home during this pandemic! 🙌🏿
How is your mom now?
She still has some challenges but she’s coming along.
Good you are there with her
Those pictures! Glad you could have some fun as well. Praying for pain relief and full healing! !
Thank you for praying
You are brave, big brother. I pray that you not need any surgery or injection.
Thank you little sister
My prayer is that the injections give you relief & a LONG time before surgery is required.
Thank you
Stay strong papa Matt!
Will do
I pray that this injection gives you some relief from any pain, especially during the holidays
Thank you 🙂
Praying you won’t need the surgery brother. Stay strong
Thank you for praying 🙏
This week has been one where I am grateful for your reminder to be grateful!
I hope and pray you don’t require any surgery at all….🤗🙏🏼🤗
Thank you little sister
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Praying for you brother Matt
Hoping it goes well for you Matt!!!
Thank you little sister. How was the trip with your mom?
It was good!! Went by too fast though!!