Swollen Right Knee



After surgery - 17 staples (15 plus 2)


It has been a little hectic around the More household since I last posted in my blog.
I had right knee replacement on Wednesday, April 22nd at Western Regional Medical Center in Bullhead City, AZ. I can't say it was the most enjoyable thing to happen. About a month prior, my knee just blew out - severe swelling and so much pain. Pretty difficult even to walk with a walker. My experience at the hospital was not too pleasant. Nurses wouldn't administer pain medication until the pain was out-of-control and then I would receive the pain shots or tablets.

I could hardly wait to get home where "Nurse Chris" is taking such good care of me.He is doing quite well even though he hasn't taken "Nursing 101"yet.

Brandon is starting at an early age to learn how to work on vehicles. He is certainly neater than his Grandpa Chris! Brian was installing a "lift kit" in his Toyota.

It appears Brandon has acquired a taste for computers, just like mom and dad!

The decision has been made and I am scheduled for right leg knee replacement on Wednesday, April 22nd at WARMC (Western Arizona Regional Medical Center in Bullhead City, AZ). I don't know the surgery time yet. When I am back to parr, I have no plans on running the Boston Marathon!

A couple weeks back my right knee swelled to over double its size and the orthopedic surgeon had to drain fluid from the knee (60 cc's). Ever since then, My leg has been in constant pain. I am using a walker to get around but even that is a challenge. The pain is well over the high scale. I'll be in the hospital possibly 5 days and then home therapy. Chris has been wonderful and has taken on the full-time tasks of doing everything. He can actually cook; something he has been hiding for over 35 years!

I.ve have had so many surgeries over the years but this one scares me most of all. My dad is having carpel tunnel surgery on the same day in Phoenix. It took a long time to get him scheduled because of his pacemaker.

HAPPY CRUISING SALLY!

The Reed's New Home and Puppy
We were all saddened to hear of the loss of Huck Reed
but now Faith and Allen have a new member of the family -
Rocky. He is a cutie and loves people!