This week was full of promise when it started off. We'd had a wonderful time at the Christmas Fair and I was in the mood to continue with the decorating having planned time for it etc. I gaily drove down to Zoetermeer on Wednesday to take our annual tour of De Driesprong Heavenly Homely Christmas Show with Ineke, and felt the weight of my worries were temporarily alleviated. Sigh……..
We were walking and talking through the various displays, taking our time, admiring so many beautiful things, when my knee went. It gave way for no reason I can think of. Oh and the pain!!! Excruciating!!
I felt like the Little Mermaid when she first got her legs and walked as though swords were piercing her. Weight-bearing was temporarily impossible so I just stood and waited for it to pass. When it was ok to walk again, we continued our day. I got home and into the house when it went again. Just like before my operation really. I can only think that I must make a certain twisting movement that causes instant irritation and pain for some reason. We are thinking its the ligaments . . . . .maybe a stretch too far or?
So I saw my GP yesterday and have made the appointment to see the Orthopaedic Surgeon who did my op on 10th December. Until that time I have to rest, and rest, and rest, and avoid doing things like driving, walking too far, stairs, lifting etc. Boy oh boy, this couldn't have happened at a worse time!!!
Right before important events next week, the run up to Christmas, work, the usual daily grind….all on hold now.
So what am I doing? I am moving with such care and attention to NOT twisting my knee!!! I am sitting as much as possible - or sleeping - and not lifting anything. I am hoping it is just the least worse problem it can be. Fingers crossed everyone!!!
Sue xx
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