I'm Back and Better Than Before!

OK, I have been catching some serious flack for not continuing the blog. I am sorry, I just became SO busy I found it hard to find the time to devote to it. Sounds great, huh? Yup, I WAS BUSY!!! I wasn't home crying in pain, I was BUSY!!!! Gosh I love that!
Alright, I should really catch you all up. Since the last posting I was on quite the roller coaster. I started to go into a real funk and started to really get depressed. I was still in a ton of pain and didn't seem to improve any with all the PT I was doing. I had sent 2 long letters to my surgeon about my problems and didn't get a response. My PT (Dan from RHCI) said he'd try to call. He also didn't get a response. Dan said he'd try calling my Primary Care Doc and I told him not to bother since I KNOW he doesn't give two cents about me. Dan found that hard to believe so he called anyway. Dr. Browning called Dan back only to tell Dan that it wasn't his problem and that he wouldn't do anything to help. Dan was surprised, but I wasn't. That's Dr. Browning's MO. In the meantime I am on the phone with my friend Donna nearly everyday. She talks with her friend that works in an orthopedic office in VT. When Donna tells her of my woe's, she suggests I try Cellebrex. After more calls to the surgeon, I finally get a call back. Ask about the Cellebrex and he prescribes it. I feel instantly better and can move much easier. Why did it take so long just to get any response at all? I owe my turnaround to Donna for trying to get answers for me. She was able to do what I couldn't, and I am the patient!
I am not taking Cellebrex anymore, just Motrin once a day. I am back to work full time and am doing my first REALLY big job (with help) this Wednesday. My first wedding is in June and I can honestly say I AM ready for it. Back in March I was really wondering if I would make it for a wedding in June, but I can say now, NO Problem! I am a new person and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
I am still VERY stiff, but I am moving so much better. I am walking up stairs cautiously but still can't walk down stairs with out a railing and step to step. I am finally sleeping at night. That is a BIG thing. I couldn't take the sleepless nights much more. All is good!
I can honestly say I am so glad I did a bilateral knee replacement now. I have nothing but many years of hiking and gardening and weddings and portraits to look forward too WITHOUT pain!
If anyone wants to ask me more about my experiences, don't hesitate to email me at nancy@nancygreen.com.