Knee Surgery/Don't Worry

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Hi Sherry and All,

> From: " Sherrie " <scorn720@...>

> I am looking forward to a right knee replacement has any one had this

> done if so could you give me some info on it I see the surgan on the

> 11 of August and I am a little worried about it.

I had both knees replaced in 1987 at age 29. At that time they

were suppose to last 7 years, meaning the plastic in them would

be wore out in that time frame. Well, they lasted from 1987 till

2003, yep 16 years, not 7! I had them both re-replaced then and

all they needed to to then was put in new plastic or whatever it is

made of. The prostethics they use today last much, much longer.

Today the surgery is much more improved than it was in the late

80's. Even back then they had me up and walking the same day as

the surgery. Pick a time when you know you will be indoors more,

like wintertime, if you are in an area where there is snow. I did that

with my right ankle fusion and I didn't get to miss being outdoors.

The surgeries greatly improved my pain. You do lose the range

of motion the knee you were born with has but with time I was able

to accept that. With less pain comes acceptance I guess.

If there's anything else you would like to ask me Sherrie, please

let me know. Please do not worry. Stress isn't good for my RA.

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((Sherry))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Here's something I posted recently at the RED group about worry.

Anything by Melody Beattie is a great read:

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*You Are A Miracle*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Don't Worry

Worrying doesn't help.

Our worries haven't prevented

one disaster along the way.

At times, the only things they've

prevented is our joy.

Our worries are fear.

We say, I will worry and be fearful until

things have worked out;

only then can I relax and enjoy.

Our worries are self-punishment, a form

of not forgiving ourselves, not loving ourselves,

not trusting.

We may think that worrying helps ward off trouble,

but that's an illusion.

Sometimes worrying brings troubles upon us,

because we're so caught up in our

fear that we don't take the responsible

steps we need to take.

By neglecting our lives due to worry and fear,

we may bring needless consequences upon ourselves.

The lesson is trust.

When we're trusting, we let go of our fear,

confident that what we want and need will come.

We trust that if what comes appears to be trouble

or hardship, we will get what we need to get

through that, too.

When we trust, we get peaceful first,

before we get what we want,

before we see what the future brings.

Worrying and fear are the opposite of love.

Love yourself more than you ever have.

Love yourself enough to stop worrying.

Love yourself enough to give yourself

the gift of peace.

Melody Beattie

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Keep It Simple*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Best Wishes,

Dodie

Northwest PA

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