Oh My Goodness - Talk About Feeling OLD!!!

[rgcraig]

Today I started the second round of the gel "rooster shots" for my knee. Instant relief and amazing how much pain you learn to tolerate daily.

The doctor said that the gel therapy might last longer if I can keep my long distance walking down to a minimum. He suggested stationary biking to build up the muscles around the knee, but hold out on extended walking.

WELL.............at work they have just completed a new parking garage that is about a half mile long - 5 floors. If you don't get here at the crack of dawn (that would not be me), then there is a chance you will have to do some long distance walking.

SO..........the doctor gave me an application for a Handicap Parking Tag!!!!!!!!!!

Rhoni, you think getting the AARP application makes you feel old......I bet this is worse!

[Ronzo]

SO..........the doctor gave me an application for a Handicap Parking Tag!!!!!!!!!!

Rhoni, you think getting the AARP application makes you feel old......I bet this is worse!
Yeah... you got it worse, sis. Much worse.

:lol

[MrsMcD]

This is too funny!!! I bet you did feel old when he gave you the handicap application. The handicap sign will be worth it!

[Rhoni]

Today I started the second round of the gel "rooster shots" for my knee. Instant relief and amazing how much pain you learn to tolerate daily.

The doctor said that the gel therapy might last longer if I can keep my long distance walking down to a minimum. He suggested stationary biking to build up the muscles around the knee, but hold out on extended walking.

WELL.............at work they have just completed a new parking garage that is about a half mile long - 5 floors. If you don't get here at the crack of dawn (that would not be me), then there is a chance you will have to do some long distance walking.

SO..........the doctor gave me an application for a Handicap Parking Tag!!!!!!!!!!

Rhoni, you think getting the AARP application makes you feel old......I bet this is worse!

:largehalo I got you beat there too...I have had a handicap parking sticker since 1991 because the only walking I can/should do is on water...literally! :tease

P.S. I am sorry that you are feeling old though.... it stinks :haloplug

[rgcraig]

:largehalo I got you beat there too...I have had a handicap parking sticker since 1991 because the only walking I can/should do is on water...literally! :tease

P.S. I am sorry that you are feeling old though.... it stinks :haloplug

Oh good.......:heeheehee ! Naw, just kidding. I hate that you have had to put up with the problems you've had since your wreck - - not fun at all.

Hey, I figure the tag might come in handy when it's raining and the farthest parking space at Target is by the highway!!!! LOL!

I will probably keep it tucked away and only display it when I HAVE to.

[Rhoni]

Oh good.......:heeheehee ! Naw, just kidding. I hate that you have had to put up with the problems you've had since your wreck - - not fun at all.

Hey, I figure the tag might come in handy when it's raining and the farthest parking space at Target is by the highway!!!! LOL!

I will probably keep it tucked away and only display it when I HAVE to.

In Florida the only available parking places are handicapped because most are over 65 there. My friends and family love to take me along so we can park in the handicap parking!:highfive :heeheehee

[Pressing-On]

I've changed my mind on the breakfast tray. I'm knitting a shawl. What is your favorite color, dear?

:bliss :bliss

BTW, I locked myself outside of my daughter's store and was in the alley. I looked around to see how I could climb over the fence with three rows of barbed wire.

Fortunately the guy next door that sells marble and granite counter tops was in. He is hardly ever in. Most of his work is via phone and on the job site. I knocked on the door holding a broom. He started laughing and said, "I've never had anyone knock at the back door."

Does stupid equate with getting old? I think so. :killinme

[rgcraig]

I've changed my mind on the breakfast tray. I'm knitting a shawl. What is your favorite color, dear?

:bliss :bliss

BTW, I locked myself outside of my daughter's store and was in the alley. I looked around to see how I could climb over the fence with three rows of barbed wire.

Fortunately the guy next door that sells marble and granite counter tops was in. He is hardly ever in. Most of his work is via phone and on the job site. I knocked on the door holding a broom. He started laughing and said, "I've never had anyone knock at the back door."

Does stupid equate with getting old? I think so. :killinmeYou learn to not call it stupid, but a hormonal fluctuation!

I'm hot natured - don't need the shawl! :largehalo

[Pressing-On]

You learn to not call it stupid, but a hormonal fluctuation!

I'm hot natured - don't need the shawl! :largehalo

Yeah, I thought stupid was a little harsh. lol! Especially since the story related to my actions. My daughter laughed her head off.

I'm always cold. Funny I had hot flashes when I turned 40. Getting close to 50 and I rarely have hot flashes.

[Felicity]

I have a friend here who is barely 50 and just had one hip replacement done. She goes in for the 2nd in a few months.

She was barely able to walk and if it wasn't for the fact that his kind of surgery can be done now she'd be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life and at such a young age.

So........ cheer up Renda! :)

[rgcraig]

Yeah, I thought stupid was a little harsh. lol! Especially since the story related to my actions. My daughter laughed her head off.

I'm always cold. Funny I had hot flashes when I turned 40. Getting close to 50 and I rarely have hot flashes.

Don't think you are safe just yet.

[Pressing-On]

Don't think you are safe just yet.

lol! I was thinking that while I was typing.

I'm skeered now!!!!!

:nod lol!

[Tina]

I have a friend here who is barely 50 and just had one hip replacement done. She goes in for the 2nd in a few months.

She was barely able to walk and if it wasn't for the fact that his kind of surgery can be done now she'd be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life and at such a young age.

So........ cheer up Renda! :)

It's just amazing how medical technology can improve one's quality of life. My dad has been through three hip replacement surgeries. They have been talking about scheduling him for the fourth. The joints were designed to last about 10 years, and his have all lasted a bit longer than that. They had told my dad that due to the type of arthritis he has, he would be in a wheelchair at the age of 21. He will be 66 in August, and gets around better than people half his age most of the time.

[rgcraig]

I have a friend here who is barely 50 and just had one hip replacement done. She goes in for the 2nd in a few months.

She was barely able to walk and if it wasn't for the fact that his kind of surgery can be done now she'd be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life and at such a young age.

So........ cheer up Renda! :)Yes, it's awesome what they can do now - thank goodness!

I will eventually have to have a knee replacement, but they will put that off as long as I can stand or as long as these gel shots relieve the pain.

The replacements don't last but for around ten years.

[rgcraig]

It's just amazing how medical technology can improve one's quality of life. My dad has been through three hip replacement surgeries. They have been talking about scheduling him for the fourth. The joints were designed to last about 10 years, and his have all lasted a bit longer than that. They had told my dad that due to the type of arthritis he has, he would be in a wheelchair at the age of 21. He will be 66 in August, and gets around better than people half his age most of the time.

Wow, that's great! Glad he's doing good.

Degenerative bone disease is not good.

[Felicity]

lol! I was thinking that while I was typing.

I'm skeered now!!!!!

:nod lol!You don't need to be skeered PO. LOL. Some of us get through some of these changes with a minimum of discomfort and upheaval. I certainly did. I'm blessed!

I think diet plays a large part and that some of the side effects can be eliminated or at least reduced in that way.

[Tina]

Yes, it's awesome what they can do now - thank goodness!

I will eventually have to have a knee replacement, but they will put that off as long as I can stand or as long as these gel shots relieve the pain.

The replacements don't last but for around ten years.

If you're going to have to have a knee replacement surgery, I wouldn't put it off.

The younger you are, the easier the surgery and physical therapy following the surgery will be on you.

My aunt who is 68 said it's the best thing she's had done-- and she wished she hadn't waited 10 years from the time they told her she needed to have the surgery.

[rgcraig]

If you're going to have to have a knee replacement surgery, I wouldn't put it off.

The younger you are, the easier the surgery and physical therapy following the surgery will be on you.

My aunt who is 68 said it's the best thing she's had done-- and she wished she hadn't waited 10 years from the time they told her she needed to have the surgery.

True, but with this gel option working for now - I'll keep doing them as long as I can.

I'm just praying this round will last for over a year! Asking that in Jesus name!!!!!

[Pressing-On]

You don't need to be skeered PO. LOL. Some of us get through some of these changes with a minimum of discomfort and upheaval. I certainly did. I'm blessed!

I think diet plays a large part and that some of the side effects can be eliminated or at least reduced in that way.

LOL! I agree with you and heredity has some to do with it.

I think medication, for the most part, can't be an option for my body. I can hardly even take Aspirin. It acts like a sleeping pill for me and makes my joints hurt for some reason. I rarely get a headache, but when I do I take an Aspirin.

I haven't taken much in the way of medication in my lifetime, thus far.

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Can we rename this The Geritol Thread?

[IAintMovin]

This thread is tooo funny.............



I typed that nice and loud so even the old folks could read it...........

[Pressing-On]

This thread is tooo funny.............



I typed that nice and loud so even the old folks could read it...........

Go away, bad dream!!!!!!!

:thwak :thwak :thwak :thwak :thwak

[rgcraig]

Can we rename this The Geritol Thread?

NO!!!!!

[Pressing-On]

Can we rename this The Geritol Thread?

Go away and remember that your feet hurt! :nod