Cate's Diary
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alligatorob
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Hey Cate, good to hear that R is with friends, that has to help. No matter his problems having good parents has to be a big help to him. I know you do all you can.
I have not been to or thought of a roller derby in years! Kind of like professional wrestling but faster as I recall. That does sound like fun, enjoy your outing.
I have not been to or thought of a roller derby in years! Kind of like professional wrestling but faster as I recall. That does sound like fun, enjoy your outing.
So true! There is still so much stigma and secrecy around mental illness that doesn't exist in the same way for physical illnesses. It's great you were able to have an open talk and have people at a better place of understanding.
Sounds like a fun visit with the gk's
Cate
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Everything feels just that little bit better today, thanks Petal xo
It was fun, Rob. We all enjoyed it. Having the kids was good for us this weekend.
I'm glad too, Em as it will help to have D on board to help support his brother. I don't think we are great parents (it sounds a bit Donald) but I hope that we are good parents. If I was a teenager I would have a crack at roller derby. Right now, I am happy to be walkingI'm really glad you had the talk with D and it went well. I also think talking about mental illness and taking away that sense of shame about it is so important. See, I told you you were great.
I hope you did not roller derby! You need to be resting, haha.
They would get so many injuries, LaMa. It still appeals to me. It looks like so much fun. There aren't enough sports for girls to get really physical.
G & I just got home- him from golf & me & Archie from visiting an old friend & her husband & their 6-month-old puppy. They live near where G was playing golf & I drove a few km each way & was ok. We had a lovely visit & Arch is pooped. K9 sent me a pic of R lying in her outside jacuzzi. She must know how much we needed to see something to make us feel better about R. I really love this woman.
So good to hear Cate--hopeful is always good!
I can't remember what you said was wrong exactly. A torn meniscus and...? Meniscus repairs ARE worth it under specific circumstances but if those don't apply they often don't help with pain. It would be great if you could rebuild strength, stability, and resilience without surgery.
Cate
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I also have-
A Baker's cyst, also called a popliteal(pop-luh-TEE-ul) cyst, is usually the result of a problem with your knee joint, such as arthritis or a cartilage tear. Both conditions can cause your knee to produce too much fluid, which can lead to a Baker's cyst.
I hope I can heal without surgery, LaMa. I just wish I could see the ortho ASAP so that I can get some advice.
I don’t care if I never play golf again. I just want to be able to walk & be active.
A Baker's cyst, also called a popliteal(pop-luh-TEE-ul) cyst, is usually the result of a problem with your knee joint, such as arthritis or a cartilage tear. Both conditions can cause your knee to produce too much fluid, which can lead to a Baker's cyst.
I hope I can heal without surgery, LaMa. I just wish I could see the ortho ASAP so that I can get some advice.
I don’t care if I never play golf again. I just want to be able to walk & be active.
Ah yes, I knew I´d seen another thing somewhere. Most Baker´s cysts I´ve seen dissolved by themselves once the knee got better otherwise. Just walking and being active is definitely the most important part for now but - surgery or not - for the long term you´ll likely need some exercises to rebuild coordination/strength as well. Properly cooperating muscles are the best protection for any joint.
Yes that's probably how I would feel too Cate. Walking is just such an all round helpful activity--so great for body, mind, spirit. Sounds like you are getting back to that space already so hopefully surgery won't be necessary! It would be nice to get that meeting with the ortho to know where things stand! Do you have any idea of how the waits are for that sort of thing?
Cate
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LaMa- I feel what I’m doing now does seem to be helping so I’ll keep taking short walks & keep the knee brace on, elevate my legs often etc. I’m getting a little better each day. I’ll get a referral to a physio when I next see my doc, if I don’t see the ortho before then.
Petal- K9 is such a lovely person & I am very grateful that she is being so kind. I am being really careful with my knee & alternate walks with elevation. The roller derby was fun. Our GD enjoyed it & I think would give it a try if her friends did. I think she was impressed. Archie & the pup got on really well. They had a ball!
Liza- I just love walking. It’s the best thing for me. I’m feeling a bit stronger every day, physically & mentally. I hope I don’t need surgery. I have no idea how long the wait will be I’m afraid.
Em- Not needing surgery would be a very good thing. I’m feeling more optimistic about it all & I think the being able to walk without pain is really helping. Also knowing that R is being supported takes a big weight off my mind.
Petal- K9 is such a lovely person & I am very grateful that she is being so kind. I am being really careful with my knee & alternate walks with elevation. The roller derby was fun. Our GD enjoyed it & I think would give it a try if her friends did. I think she was impressed. Archie & the pup got on really well. They had a ball!
Liza- I just love walking. It’s the best thing for me. I’m feeling a bit stronger every day, physically & mentally. I hope I don’t need surgery. I have no idea how long the wait will be I’m afraid.
Em- Not needing surgery would be a very good thing. I’m feeling more optimistic about it all & I think the being able to walk without pain is really helping. Also knowing that R is being supported takes a big weight off my mind.