Four weeks ago I had a total knee replacement. I did my homework by asking people who had one about their experiences. All told me it was rough but worth it. Worst time is the first two weeks. I took all this in and weighed my options. The arthritic knee would probably get worse as I age, if I do nothing, and I will probably lose the protection of the elimination of pre-existing conditions when the GOP gets through dismantling the ACA. It was a no brainer considering how gleeful the GOP is about destroying out health care protections and how ignorant were the voters who voted against their own self-interest. Now that precipice has been reached, and I watch in dismay how the GOP has no heart or care for the American people. Good thing I did the surgery while it was covered.
The recovery part is not fun. Not fun at all. I was hoping the pain would lessen significantly by now. It will be four weeks. I thought two weeks was the magic number but alas, I still need pain meds. Not as many, but I need them. Physical therapy is a killer but necessary. I knew that but only intellectually, experiencing it is another matter. I have made progress. I’ve gone from a walker to a cane. That’s good and easier to get into tight places. I have a great club chair placed in front of the TV and have been binge watching The West Wing. Seven years of The West Wing. An amazing show that gives some insight to how politics works in the WH. It also became an example of how things work when there is a sane president, in stark contrast to what we are facing in just two days.
Get ready America for the pain akin to a total knee replacement when Trump is sworn in. Here’s my advice. Keep your meds handy.
