Had my first post surgical check up with the orthopedist PA the other day. I haven’t really been getting out much so it was nice to take a drive and peep some of the fading foliage.
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It really is a glorious time of year in Maine.
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The doctor’s office was crowded when we arrived and we had to take a seat in the north forty of the waiting room. So when the PA called my name, I had to walk a good distance. He grinned when I reached him and said, “I guess I don’t have to ask how well you’re doing.”
After a quick exam he gave me the orthopedic stamp of approval and told me to continue doing whatever was I was doing because I was well ahead of schedule.
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I really like this practice. They have a great team. Efficient, professional and personable.
They also have a sense of humor which helps.
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Next appointment is with the surgeon in three weeks.
My scar is below, in case you were wondering how awful it still looks.
When I had my knee replacement surgery I didn’t give any thought to saving money on a Halloween costume, but apparently I will.
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Though why anyone would want one of these I don’t know. I have the real thing and trust me, it’s not fun.
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Yes please!
I carefully separate products in our shower. Shampoo is on the left, conditioner on the right. But when my thoughtful husband scrubbed our shower after I came home from the hospital he mixed them all up and I shampooed with conditioner and conditioned with shampoo. A big S and C would have been very helpful.
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I saw this on Facebook and instantly cringed. My late MIL was the queen of ambrosia salad. She brought it to every pot luck and get together … even though no one liked it but her.
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Winter is coming and I’m about as inactive as I’ve ever been.
I know some people get good results with physical therapy, but I can’t say I’ve ever been one of them.
My first experience with PT was after blowing out my shoulder ten years ago. I could hardly raise my arm and instead of giving me a cortisone shot my doctor sent me to 8 weeks of therapy. When it was finished? I still couldn’t raise my arm and it hurt twice as much. On my next office visit the doctor shot me full of cortisone, which brought instant relief and no issues to this day.
My second experience with physical therapy was three years ago when my knee hurt so badly I could hardly walk. Doctor gave me a cortisone shot, which didn’t help at all, and sent me to therapy for 6 weeks. Lots of pain with no improvement sent me running (okay, hobbling) to the acupuncturist which was the only thing I ever found that helped.
So now I’m almost three weeks post partial knee replacement and have had two out patient physical therapy sessions. The first visit was an assessment where I had to perform tricks like a trained seal. There were no sardine treats at the end, but that’s what it felt like.
At the second visit we did some exercises, mostly the same ones I’ve been doing at home, and though I’ve already been scheduled for two visits a week for the next four weeks she said I was doing so well we could probably drop it to once a week.
Which makes me feel like this…
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If all we’re doing there are the same things I’m doing at home… why am I even going?
Other than to bill insurance for something I don’t seem to need.
Every October the town of Damariscotta Maine has a pumpkin festival.
Every year we say we’re going to attend. and every year we don’t. But my Facebook feed is always flooded with other people’s photos, so I’m going to share some.
The whole town gets in on the fun and local businesses along Main Street display some pretty fantastic gourds.
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Some are sweet.
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Some are funny.
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Some are downright weird.
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This is Wilbur, with Charlotte on her web right above him. Did you know that famous book was written in Maine? On a farm right up the coast.
Some pig indeed.
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This artichoke was fabulous.
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And the overall creativity factor?
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Off the charts.
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There was a really good assortment this year.
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But my favorite?
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The giant pumpkin crab in front of King Eider’s Pub, which happens to be our go to spot in town.
They held a naming contest.. and I heartily approve of the winner.
Lenny Crabitz.
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King Eider’s is famous for their sense of humor and exterior signs.
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Wish I’d been there to get this year’s tee shirt.
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