Reached Out To The Rehabilitation Physiotherapist In Advance Of My Wednesday Appointment
[ Monday April 20th 2026 at 1:29 pm ]
I have been thinking. My left knee joint has continued to deteriorate since the appointment I had with my surgeon on March 23rd 2026. It is now worse than the knee joint being replaced. I have found it particularly hard trying to control the nausea the severe pain in my knee joints is causing me to experience. It uses up so much energy. I wanted to have the opportunity to explain to the hospital the physical challenges that the knee which isn't being replaced is causing me. By doing this we are able to develop an inpatient physiotherapy plan that has realistic expectations. I put together a 2 page summary by topic for physiotherapist I am meeting with. I have just heard back. This has been well received. I have a meeting lined on Wednesday to further discuss this. With my orthopedic issues not being typical the physiotherapist will be able to tailor what he says to the needs of my body. I am trying my best to help myself while being realistic about my body. What I shared is not a polished version of my life. Several years ago a social worker encouraged me to embrace what is wrong with my body so I can focused on findingi solutions instead of struggling with unrealistic expectations. There has been a lot of value in taking this approach. It is a bit weird having one way relationships witth the hospital staff. i have put myself in a vulnerable position explaining what is wrong by topic. But this will mean better quality inpatient care.