Comments on: Knee Replacement Journal — Part Three

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 22:47:11 +0000

Hi Nathaniel, Thank you for your comment. I’m only 55 and I had a knee replacement — they’re doing them earlier now. I have what’s called a 30-year knee — for “younger” folks who need their knee to last longer than the previous 15 years. I’d look into it! God bless you… xoxo

By: Nathaniel E. Hamilton

Nathaniel E. Hamilton — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 04:52:22 +0000

thanks for info… I guess there is no set standard (or even range of values) for how long after a total meniscectomy I’d have to wait to get a knee replacement. I’m 56, obese, but formerly a very strong and muscular person. My bones are extremely dense per the orthopedist who read my xrays and MRIs before back surgery. But the bone on bone can’t be good! I hurt when I walk and limp nearly constantly. I wear Dr. Scholl’s well cushioned walking shoes but nothing helps short of staying off my leg. I’ve heard from many others who have had knee replacements that they don’t want to operate on obese folks, and that they want you to be older. Why prolong the pain? I do NOT want to be on pain meds till they okay the procedure. And with insurances and coverages being in flux these days for political reasons, there’s no telling when this can happen. Thanks and prayers for your comfort as much as possible.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:42:27 +0000

In reply to Roberta. I think what it says about you is that you care about people, have a true power to encourage those who are struggling, even those you've never met, and you have the patience and curiosity to pay attention to details. Once again Roberta, I read your comments and thanked God for you. I pray you sense His love and care for you today, my New York friend... xoxo

By: Roberta

Roberta — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:10:39 +0000

What does it say about me that I read your accounts of pain and struggle and faith with great attention and interest? It says the sharing of your suffering with hope speaks beyond your immediate situation. I think it offers a “how to” in times when we are “knocked off our feet” by physical and emotional difficulties. Julie, you are always looking for, and finding the good—to remember, to hold onto, and to look forward to. I hope you keep this journal and perhaps share it widely! You inspire.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 04:50:29 +0000

In reply to Dorothy Sooter.

Thank you Dorothy — your words touched me and gave me encouragement today. If you were here I would have you make your chicken enchiladas — yum! Love you… xoxo

By: Dorothy Sooter

Dorothy Sooter — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 04:19:57 +0000

Oh how I wish I was there to help you. You are doing everything right
which will show up in time. I don’t know if you remember a call I
made to you when I was able to walk across the room about 8 weeks
after I had broken my ankle. Your dad was still asleep and just had to share how excited I was and thanking God for His power of healing.
I pray that each day you see improvement. When I was doing the therapy
I told the gal that I would never play golf again. She wanted to know
why and I told her I did not want to ever hurt my ankle again and be
so handicapped. She said playing golf would be a very good exercise
and to walk on the beach in the sand would be very good. I took her
advice and am so grateful for all things God guides us through. Please
give Michael a big hug from me.