Yesterday’s operation was successful and apart from expected post-op pain, primarily from the released achilles, I’m feeling pretty good.
Things almost took a very different turn when it was strongly suggested by Ivan (Dr Astori) that I have an additional frame fitted above my knee and two new pin sites created😱 They would be attached to the existing frame to keep my leg straight and avoid the very real risk of dislocating my knee. This was a good 10min discussion that had me feeling very clammy, as you can imagine this was not my favoured option!😱
It was decided that instead of this we would slow down the extension and nurse my tibia and knee joint through the final weeks. Now to make sure the knee keeps it together.. God knows when I will ever finish the extension phase! (possibly finishing 30 August – not that I’m getting my hopes up..)
The most exciting thing overnight apart from having the Olympics to watch all night – which I did 😴💤 – was the immediate noticeable improvement in being able to straighten my leg using my dodgy knee!
Onwards and upwards!
Just Take The Step 
Great to hear!
Good timing having the Olympics to watch too !
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Absolutely!! I managed to watch the cross country equestrian events for a few hours.. Was fab x
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Hang in there Rosie – you are doing so well.
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Thanks Carsy xxxx
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Go Rosie! I love hearing about your progress. You are a very good writer, ever thought about writing a book?
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Oh thanks Amy!! I love to write… Maybe one day xx
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We are thinking of you Rosie. You are one tough lady and a great inspiration to all of us. Love from
Bill and Toni.
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Oh thanks so much Bill and Toni. It’s certainly been a tough road so far. Fingers crossed we’re on the home straight. Hope to see you guys soon Rosie xxx
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I’m behind the times! I thought your op was next Monday! Now I’m caught up and so relieved to know it is all over and you have some relief in the pain around your knee, and you are back on the road to recovery once again xxx
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Oh DM you are so beautiful and kind to say that.. Gosh at the moment I see myself and think ‘good lord woman! where did you find those rose coloured glasses!!’
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Pain is still very high tonight,😩 just dosed up and off to bed, much love xxxx
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God Rosie! A lesser person would have ripped the mechanical nightmare out weeks ago (about the time your poor Mum was nursing you when you were in so much pain that you cried yourself to sleep). To have had so many highs and lows must have left you feeling totally depleted at times. Here you are climbing back up the hill AGAIN almost at the finishing line. We are all sooo excited for, and so very proud of you. For myself, you make me feel like the worlds biggest sook. I cry AND smile WITH you with each blog. Big hug and much love.
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Oh Di please do not fear there have been many days I could have pulled this damn frame off my leg and thrown it away… But the fact that in so damn close to the end of the road I feel like its achievable I’ve just got to make it now!! I too am a huge sook.. crying through most blog posts I write and through the majority of this journey to be honest! I will need a new set of tear ducts for Christmas 😜. Thanks for your love and support xxxx
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