4th Replacement Finished

[Penny Kingma]

It’s done.
My left hip was replaced yesterday at 1 pm.
That’s two new hips and two new knees in 13 months.
I’ve been cleared by the Surgeon and Physio to go home.
Now I just wait on the Nursing dept. to catch up....lots of discharges today.

 

[Albertagirl]

@Penny Kingma
Congratulations. Great news for International Women's Day. Let us know how you are doing. I am sure that you will be moving again as soon as possible and I look forward to your information on your next camino.

 

[Cayou]

The Bionic Pelegrina ... speedy healing and keep the faith!

 

[David]

Goodo - International Women's Day and you go home as a newly bionic woman! - Result!!

 

[linkster]

¡Deseo lo mejor!

 

[Jeff Crawley]

Congratulations - hopefully your convalescence will be rapid

Something to sing along the Way:

Cabeza, hombros,
Piernas, pies, piernas, pies
Cabeza, hombros,
Piernas, pies,
Ojos, oídos, boca y nariz.
Cabeza, hombros,
Piernas, pies, piernas, pies

 

[Walli Walker]

Congratulations Penny. It must be fun going through the airport security with you!

 

[Deleted member 67185]

My prayers with you for a good post recovery, Penny.

 

[Kanga]

Good healing Penny, and hopefully you will be on the path again. Taking it easy and picking flowers.

 

[Iriebabel]

Good recovery..you will be back on the camino in no time

 

[Devereaux]

May your recovery see you back on the Camino soon!
Prayers!

 

[JamesVT]

Congrats, Penny, and best wishes for a good, easy recovery. See you on the Camino!

 

[LTfit]

Your story is amazing! I'm a physiotherapist and can't imagine 4 replacements in a year! In private practice I of course see those patients whose recovery is slow but still. Hats off to you!

It also gives hope to others with hip or knee replacements who long to do the Camino.

 

[t2andreo]

You are the proverbial “Tin Man” from the Wizard of Oz... You go girl!

 

[gloria lowe]

You go, girl.

 

[Penny Kingma]

Your story is amazing! I'm a physiotherapist and can't imagine 4 replacements in a year! In private practice I of course see those patients whose recovery is slow but still. Hats off to you!

It also gives hope to others with hip or knee replacements who long to do the Camino.

My poor physiotherapist lives in stress with me. He’s says most of his post replacement patients have to be encouraged to exercise and keep moving. He says with me it’s a battle to hold me back. This ones going a little different then the last hip replaced July 2018. Now it’s only 5 days out but I still can’t lift my legs onto the bed or couch on my own. Usually I use a robe tie to assist...not this time the pain and swelling is just too great. I’ll get there.....

 

[JamesVT]

Greetings, Penny. I’ve had both knees replaced and one hip. Five days out from your surgery is not very long, as you probably already know. The best advice I received was that every surgery and the recovery from it is unique and has its own pace and needs. The other good advice was to be patient and allow recovery to take place on its own schedule. I’m sure you are already aware of all this, and I am repeating these thoughts just as a reminder and encouragement as you are getting better. Buen Camino.

 

[t2andreo]

Pennies become dollars. Inches become feet and yards... Likewise with centimeters and meters.

Concentrate on the small stuff. Entrust in the God of your faith and in yourself. It WILL all work out.

Hope this helps.

 

[LTfit]

My poor physiotherapist lives in stress with me. He’s says most of his post replacement patients have to be encouraged to exercise and keep moving. He says with me it’s a battle to hold me back. This ones going a little different then the last hip replaced July 2018. Now it’s only 5 days out but I still can’t lift my legs onto the bed or couch on my own. Usually I use a robe tie to assist...not this time the pain and swelling is just too great. I’ll get there.....❤

In time. Be patient and talk to your body, thank it for all that you have gone through.

After I had pelvic and tibial plateau fractures and was wheelchair bound for 3 months my 2 therapists at the rehab center asked me if I had someone to set boundaries for me as I had none! I was so frustrated as they wouldn't even let me train my upper body as I would be too long in a sitting position. I guess that I was not the easiest patient

 

[Penny Kingma]

My left hip one week old today.
In home physio came yesterday. She's seen me through most of my replacements including the last hip.
She could see and feel my frustration. I'm still requiring help to get my legs on the bed and couch.
She reminded me that while yes I've had two hip replacements this side is a completely different scenario. It was a violent dislocation..where the surrounding tissues were likely greatly damaged. It would be impossible for them not to be. Now those same tissues are being asked to support this replacement. Not to mention assist in the support of the rest of them.
Sometimes in depth discussion helps deal with the pain....and the why's ?
I've been warned to take it easy....not stand for long periods. Last night those warnings rang true.
I'd been standing less then 15 minutes prepping some Chia puddings for the coming days. ( yes John would've but I wanted to)
Suddenly I became very hot shedding my sweatshirt. Then instantly sweating profusely. ..dizzy...heart racing...I had to scream for John to help me to the couch I came very close to passing out. I felt marginally better within 5 minutes...but the sweats...while not as bad continued all night. Fearful it may have been partly the pain meds again...I went cold turkey all night. Took 1 long acting at 637 am.
So ....stern talking to by my sweet loving man..
.....go slow.....baby steps.....luckily this is the last one...so I must listen.....I have an amazing 2019 and beyond to look forward to.
Our cottage you've seen pictures of over the years ...also loved for almost 21 years now. Owned but shared by 5 families.
Beautiful Memories...but stresses too.
We take possession of our new cottage home on May 16th.
A time of New Beginnings. ...New Memories

 

[Penny Kingma]

..... I count my lucky stars every night. I always
Knew what John and I had was special...this past two years has just made us stronger.
More then that really...in June 2015 I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. One week later skin cancer next to my nose. 4 removals..followed by topical Cemo.
Then my insistence on walking the 800 km Camino on my own in May 2016. He totally supported and encouraged me. One week after arriving home the dislocation of both hips . 4. Months later two extensive surgeries for my Lipedema. Then a diagnosis of Lyme and Co Lyme Babasia. Then months later they found my skin cancer returned. MOH surgery where a large tumour was removed from my face....incision from tear duct to nostril. Amazing can’t even tell....and best news ...cancer free !
Then two knee and two hip replacements in 13 months.
We’ve both become greyer....perhaps a little older looking ...with all the stresses....yet our Love which has always been STRONG only became Stronger.
Yes we have had horrible stresses but also successes
....and laughter.....lots of laughter.
He’s an Amazing Man and I’m a Very Blessed Women

( the MOH surgery occurred before the Lipedema surgeries....impact the same )

 

[Iriebabel]

And still you survive and thrive. There must be a reason...because you are loved and yes because you are so special. Keep on trucking you can do it.

Im having issues with the heel spur and my left knee. If you have been reading my heel spur saga you will understand I know how you feel to some degree. And I have been where you are now at one time. You will overcome.♥ You are truly blessed and you have someone so special by your side. With him and faith you can do anything and accomplish everything... Cancer free WHAT!!!!! So amazing . You are strong and invincible you are a fighter. You are a Pilgrim a true Peregrina! Keep going...ONE Step always leads to another .....I will be thinking of you as the cyborg turtle (my knee brace) and i dance up the hills of the Norte and the heel spur continues to turn....we will never stop!

 

[Penny Kingma]

Thank you
And yes I have been following you.
The biggest thing in all this is to not give up...stay strong and surround yourself with those that love and support you.
I was married for 4.5 years to a very abusive narcissistic man. Had my two daughters with him.
He has them and my 6 grandchildren believing that this is all for attention.
The M. S. The Lipedema the Lyme The cancer and the dislocations are all fabricated by me for attention.
I wish.
Believe me I know how crazy it all sounds.....I was extremely healthy...a fitness competitor.....until all this started.
Would I wish for it to be different....yes.
So do I love them yes.....always will.....but I can’t focus on them
8 years on my own after....and this summer we will celebrate 26 wonderful years married.......my ex......still alone

 

[JamesVT]

My left hip one week old today.
In home physio came yesterday. She's seen me through most of my replacements including the last hip.
She could see and feel my frustration. I'm still requiring help to get my legs on the bed and couch.
She reminded me that while yes I've had two hip replacements this side is a completely different scenario. It was a violent dislocation..where the surrounding tissues were likely greatly damaged. It would be impossible for them not to be. Now those same tissues are being asked to support this replacement. Not to mention assist in the support of the rest of them.
Sometimes in depth discussion helps deal with the pain....and the why's ?
I've been warned to take it easy....not stand for long periods. Last night those warnings rang true.
I'd been standing less then 15 minutes prepping some Chia puddings for the coming days. ( yes John would've but I wanted to)
Suddenly I became very hot shedding my sweatshirt. Then instantly sweating profusely. ..dizzy...heart racing...I had to scream for John to help me to the couch I came very close to passing out. I felt marginally better within 5 minutes...but the sweats...while not as bad continued all night. Fearful it may have been partly the pain meds again...I went cold turkey all night. Took 1 long acting at 637 am.
So ....stern talking to by my sweet loving man..
.....go slow.....baby steps.....luckily this is the last one...so I must listen.....I have an amazing 2019 and beyond to look forward to.
Our cottage you've seen pictures of over the years ...also loved for almost 21 years now. Owned but shared by 5 families.
Beautiful Memories...but stresses too.
We take possession of our new cottage home on May 16th.
A time of New Beginnings. ...New Memories

Bless you, Penny. Thinking of you every day.

 

[Iriebabel]

Thank you
And yes I have been following you.
The biggest thing in all this is to not give up...stay strong and surround yourself with those that love and support you.
I was married for 4.5 years to a very abusive narcissistic man. Had my two daughters with him.
He has them and my 6 grandchildren believing that this is all for attention.
The M. S. The Lipedema the Lyme The cancer and the dislocations are all fabricated by me for attention.
I wish.
Believe me I know how crazy it all sounds.....I was extremely healthy...a fitness competitor.....until all this started.
Would I wish for it to be different....yes.
So do I love them yes.....always will.....but I can’t focus on them
8 years on my own after....and this summer we will celebrate 26 wonderful years married.......my ex......still alone

You hit the nail on the head...focus on your blessings. . you will be back on the camino...in fact you already are on it.... in sprit ☺

 

[Aidan21]

I wish you very well and look forward to reading about you walking into SDC. Ultreia!

 

[Wovoka]

..... I count my lucky stars every night. I always
Knew what John and I had was special...this past two years has just made us stronger.
More then that really...in June 2015 I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. One week later skin cancer next to my nose. 4 removals..followed by topical Cemo.
Then my insistence on walking the 800 km Camino on my own in May 2016. He totally supported and encouraged me. One week after arriving home the dislocation of both hips . 4. Months later two extensive surgeries for my Lipedema. Then a diagnosis of Lyme and Co Lyme Babasia. Then months later they found my skin cancer returned. MOH surgery where a large tumour was removed from my face....incision from tear duct to nostril. Amazing can’t even tell....and best news ...cancer free !
Then two knee and two hip replacements in 13 months.
We’ve both become greyer....perhaps a little older looking ...with all the stresses....yet our Love which has always been STRONG only became Stronger.
Yes we have had horrible stresses but also successes
....and laughter.....lots of laughter.
He’s an Amazing Man and I’m a Very Blessed Women ❤

( the MOH surgery occurred before the Lipedema surgeries....impact the same )

Whoa, what an amazing, inspiring story!!! Am wondering - given your lower body replacements - are you a bicyclist, too? Ages ago, my last downhill run ended with my skis flying our from under me and a severely twisted knee. Being a runner, I assumed it was just banged up a bit - no sports physician for me - and kept running for years, with the knee occasionally "going out." It took Desiree - we met at a bereavement support meeting, having lost our spouses within a month of each other - to MAKE me have it checked out. Verdict: grossly bunged up cartilage from miles & miles of running. Specialist sloughed out gobs of cartilage, I asked him if I could run again, and he said I might try but there was a distinct possibility the stress would generate arthritis.
Bottom line: I hike & bike with no problems. I convinced Desiree to try the C.F. 3 years ago and she loved it. Then (248 days ago at this writing) I lost the love of my life. So I repeated our walk last spring, sprinkling Desiree's ashes from St. Jean to Muxia, where - after agreeing to meet again somewhere on the 7 seas - the rest of Desiree (she was a great swimmer) entered the Atlantic. (I'll come back in April to visit her ashes.) Now, assuming you'll be comfortable using a bicycle, may I make a suggestion? Consider going to Burning Man on the last week in August. Yeah I know it's hot, hot, hot, but the Playa is absolute Biker Heaven, and biking in the evening, when the temperature drops, is magical. Google it if you're unfamiliar.
Now I need to offer just one last suggestion: Cherish that guy you found, because he sounds wonderful...