Taking a Knee

Samain                                                             Moon of the Winter Solstice

orthocoloradoIn two days I go bionic. Metal in my body and a song in my heart. Or something like that.

Panorama Orthopedics and Orthocolorado, principles in this knee replacement, have been by far the most organized, patient centered medical folks I’ve ever encountered. We’ll see how the procedure goes before I declare them outstanding, but so far they have been.

Dr. William Peace, surgeon
Dr. William Peace, surgeon

Right now I’m in the time before a big storm comes, waiting for it to hit, anticipating it, getting things ready. We’ve moved the couch upstairs and two chairs downstairs. I’ll be occupying this red leather chair for the duration of my recovery, at least the part where I’m deeply medicated. That’s roughly the first two weeks.

P.T. folks from Mt. Evans Home Health Care will come to the house during that time since rehab is key to a good long term result. After the first two weeks, I should get the ok to drive. At that point I’ll transfer to Conifer Physical Therapy where I hope Dana will see me through this latest adventure. She helped me a lot during my shoulder episode a year ago.

I hope to not use the hospice services for some time.
I hope to not use the hospice services for some time.

Surgery time is 11:00 am on Thursday, arrive at hospital at 9 am. Two days there so back home on Saturday. I’m motivated and want to hike, workout, walk without pain so I anticipate a positive experience.

I’m ready.