Oh, well! So apparently I shouldn't feel quite as negative about my family as I think I should. I'm still not convinced that they aren't too self-centered in their little worlds but, I should cut them some slack. Fine.

Well, I'm well off the cane. Barely a limp to be seen but I've got a very thick-feeling sore knee. <Sigh> The worst part is that it is SOOOOO much work to sleep!! I've done the PT for the day today but I've got some…

Or should that be "a-Knee"?? Periodic, intermittent and sharp are the words I would use to describe the HEALING PAINS of a major surgery. Most nights I find it near to impossible to stay asleep for the whole night and sometimes even getting to sleep…

Well, sorta, anyway. When I have two PT sessions in a row, I am absolutely EXHAUSTED on the second night. I went to bed at 8:30 last night so I did not have a good time. I did, however, have some fun during the day…

The surgery went well and my recovery is also going well. Following my physical therapy "orders", it took about 2-1/2 weeks to get off the walker (thank GOD-- REALLY!!). I use it for pushing my food around but that's about it. I'm using the cane…