And So It Begins....

Physio that is.  I had my first physio appointment...to say I was a hurting unit later that evening is an understatement...

My physiotherapist, Laura is so dedicated & easy to work with...she understood how overwhelmed I was feeling & we chose three exercises to focus on for the time being....to get me started if nothing else.  My next appointment is tomorrow.....with three following next week.

So, the office is brand new....but on the second floor...thankfully with elevators.  We discovered the back entrance is much closer to them....so we'll be using that entrance from here on in....

Here I am...with an ice pack on my leg....Mr. Seventies is going to visit a medical supplies drug store today & get a couple of the larger ones....mine are a bit too small....

My thoughts.....on this day 8 post op.....would I do it again?  Um no.  And pray I never have to....you try to prepare yourself as much as possible & the surgery is the easiest part.  It's afterwards that is challenging...from pain medications causing stomach distress & vomiting....to sleeping in spurts here and there in constant pain...and followed by crankiness!  Enuf said. 

Sweet daughter arrived with subs & snacks for us to enjoy....we piled into our bed (because that is my go to place)....and shared supper together...and it gave her Dad a break from meal prep.  Although....we have casseroles & lasagnas in the freezer....dropped off by neighbours & friends...subs were a tasty treat....

This pretty package was left by my sweet neighbour.....the bag itself is a beautiful gift....

And such thoughtful things!!  The hand lotion & candle smell amazing....and who doesn't love Lindt chocolate....and a couple of books to keep Mr. Seventies mind busy....(we'll share the bunny)....

And all the while this has been going on....Liesel has been vomiting bile again.  The pills & "specialized" food....do not work.   I booked her an appointment at our veterinary clinic....Mr. Seventies & she had a great consult & they determined to discontinue the "special diet"....and try new medication.  The vet understands we do not want to put Liesel through a bunch of medical tests (at her age - almost 11) and our local veterinary teaching hospital....

We chose a diet for her from a pet food store close by...a mixture of can & kibble....and Liesel loves it,  We did increase the medication dose from 1 per day to 2 per day....we'll see what results we will have with that....

I also found this toy/treat/snack pieces on Amazon....we can hide some treats, food & spread a bit of peanut butter on the mat....and place in the freezer.  A way to get her interested in eating treats and snacks...

That is all the happenings from this Seventies Split!  Hope everyone has a greet weekend....

Til next time.....

Five Day Post Op

It's been a rough few days...I'm not going to sugar-coat it!  My surgical & recovery team in the hospital....were amazing!  It could not have gone better...my hospital room....on the other hand.....was a circus!

I was discharged mid afternoon the following day...and was very happy to be getting home!  It's been a rough few days....not sure what I expected...pain, soreness, nausea & vomiting...I'm hoping to see improvements each day.  Mr. Seventies takes care of everything, including Liesel's care ......my mobility is just about nil!

Sleep is sporadic...requiring pain medications every four hours....around the clock.  And getting comfortable is a challenge.  

Wonderful neighbours & family have brought in casseroles, lasagna & daughter visits daily dropping off Easter dinner & all the fixings.  Me attending Easter dinner was just not going to happen....so they brought it to me!

Wednesday is my first physiotherapist appointment....I hope he is gentle!!  

In the meantime....it's been wonderful to have a little squiggle buddy to keep me company!!

I hope to catch up later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphis Monday....

And tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday as well as https://www.astrollthrulife.net/ for Inspire Me Tuesday!!

Have an awesome day wherever you are & thanks so much for visiting with me!!

Til next time....

 

Wishing Everyone A

 

And....I'm home from the hospital!  My knee replacement surgery could not have gone better!  Sore today, since I was just operated on yesterday....but have done physio, stairs. and stretches already!  I'm very tired - for some reason I only was able to doze for about an hour last night!  

Pain management is going well....but as expected I am quite sore!  I'm hopeful we can spend Easter Sunday with family & enjoy a traditional ham dinner & all the fixings!!  We'll play it by ear!!

Wishing everyone a blessed Easter weekend with family & friends!  I'll be checking in from time to time!!

This Is The Week!

It's finally here.  Surgery scheduled for Wednesday.  I'll take some time...to heal & gain mobility again.  Lots of work ahead...pain management, exercises & physio appointments.  Not gonna lie....not excited about it.  I'll get through it...happy to have it behind me before the warmer months.  Mr. Seventies has the guest bedroom ready for me...turned the bed to allow more room for ease of getting around...

I had planned to do a re-fresh in the guest bedroom.....but that didn't happen.  Plan to get done in the fall.

I took a quick trip around Winners one afternoon....came across a couple of pretty lamps...I'm crushing this this blue one....although I'm not a huge fan of pleated shades....

Not the best photo of this one....but notice the cord is covered!  I've not seen that done...unless it's put on after purchase.....I do like the idea of covering the cords.  And now with rechargeable bulbs & remote controls....cords may become a thing of the past...

I'm seeing a lot more patterned shades...and I'm loving them!!  DIYers have been doing it for a while now...happy to see the retail world has caught up...

This bunny butter dish had me from hello.....I came ever so close to buying it!  Except...we don't use butter....but still....it's adorable....sweet for an Easter table.....

This basket tho!!  I considered picking it up as well....but I could almost hear Mr. Seventies eyes rolling in the back of his head thinking I need....yet again....another basket....

This adorable soap dispenser....complete with bunny tail!  And full of soap too!

I came home empty handed....but it was fun to browse around!  And....I must tell you about our local Wal Mart!  If you've been reading here for a while now....you've likely read how sad and run down our store is.  Well....no more!!!  For weeks now they've been doing renovations....bright new floors....and the stock they have brought it in!!  

Like nothing we've had here in our store before!  The women's clothing section goes on & on....lovely new, great priced fashions!  I picked up a beautiful sweater & shorts & top set!  I can't wait to check it out!  again.  I'm gobsmacked peeps!  I hope they are able to keep the store well stocked & fresh & clean!  The grocery section is undergoing a full make over as well!

Remember the Elise Love quilt from Pottery Barn?  It arrived - and wow....it is gorgeous!!  I'm very happy with it....so much so I ordered a set of matching Euro shams!  They are on back order....with a delivery date the middle of July!  They will be worth the wait though!  The crotched shams arrived - they are beautiful...and I can't wait to dye them pink!  

For the family room....I had ordered these cushion covers from Amazon - they are absolutely gorgeous....and under $20...for two!!

I have another set of cushions that need freshening up.... these should work...from Amazon as well.....I'm hoping they will be a bit more muted in colour.....

I picked up these cute bowls at the thrift store....as I can always use more bowls!  Three different sizes with the smallest one being perfect size for a food bowl for Liesel....she gave it two paws up...

My posts & outings will be limited the next few weeks....I hope you are able to drop in &  leave me a comment....I will definitely need the company!!   (I cannot drive for a month post surgery)....

I'm hanging out today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphis Monday...please join me there....

And again tomorrow with Joanne at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday as well as https://www.astrollthrulife.net/ for Inspire Me Tuesday....

Have an awesome day & thank you so much for hanging out with me!! 

Til next time.....

Wardrobe Pieces For Summer

I've been picking up new wardrobe items the last few weeks....in hopes it will turn Mother Nature around & she'll grace us with nice weather!  Today promises to spread lots of sunshine around....I hope to get out & about today!!

Before I share what I've picked up so far....the echocardiogram done yesterday showed good results!  The anesthesiologist advised we have been given the green light to proceed on Wednesday.  So, after an EKG, an ultrasound of my heart and the echo...surgery will move forward.  I'll find out what time I need to arrive at the hospital the day prior to surgery.   Since I'm diabetic...it should be performed early morning...(fasting all day is not advised).

It looks like I have a tee shirt obsession...(maybe a little one)....I've picked up these ones over the past couple of months....the Beatles were just a smidge before my time....but I remember my sister sitting in front of the television crying & screaming hysterically when they made their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.....my poor Dad thought she lost her mind.  This tee shirt gives me fond memories of her....

Country music is my genre....this Lainey Wilson tee shirt shares my love of all things country....

This tee shirt is awesome....with embroidery on the barn & silo that caught my eye!  It's oversized....I was able to wear a size small...it says "Support Your Local Farmers" on the front as well....

And I love this one......and it will work with denim shorts or under my denim overalls....

This pretty one looks short....but it reaches the top of my shorts and jeans.....I'm too old to "bare the belly".....

I needed another hoodie......this green is my go to colour.....I'm so not a fan of hoods...but this one should be okay to wear on cooler days....

This is one of three midi pieces I have....these are great to wear running errands with a cute pair of sandals.....and I have one I use for sleep!

And speaking of sleep....I picked up a couple of sleepwear!  I prefer a 3/4 sleeve....which is not always easy to find...most are sleeveless or long sleeve.....when I find the sleeve I like....I get a couple of pieces....the fabric of these is so soft & comfy....

I've been searching for leather sandals for months!  I just wasn't finding anything I truly liked....until I came across these ones from Viba (Canada).....they are exactly what I was searching for....in this Cognac colour.....

Unfortunately, they don't come in half sizes....I find with leather, because they stretch.... I can size down a half size.... I ordered my regular size in hopes they fit perfectly....

I also picked up a couple of tees and pairs of shorts for Mr. Seventies....along with new sneakers.....he is a man with. no interest in clothing!  In the 46 years we've been together.....he has bought or picked up zero pieces of clothing!  He leaves that up to me....(just as well I might add)....

Are you having nice weather where you are?  It's been cool, wet & snowy here.....today promises sun!  We have no snow left & the ground is no longer frozen.....but we need sun to dry things up now!

Have an awesome weekend & hope to see you back here on Monday...

Til next time....

Surgery Update!!

 

I have the "all clear" for  knee replacement surgery next week!  I'm okay to stop certain medications for the next 8-9 days, had an ultrasound of my heart & an echocardiogram appointment tomorrow....

Right now....I've been given the green light!!  Who knew it would be such a a process? 

Possible Postponement & So On

During my appointment with the anesthesiologist last week....he advised there is an 80% chance my knee replacement surgery will be postponed....unless my Internist approves stoppage of current blood thinner medications 5-7 days prior to surgery!   

There is still a 20% chance it could happen, right?  I'm hopeful to be updated within the next couple of days.   I'm not terribly disappointed...especially if it is rescheduled for fall...not going to hurt my feelings...

The most important information I received...just in talking with the anesthesiologist...who happened to say he read in my files where I suffered an NSTEMI heart attack in 2024.  Wait. What?  An NSTEMI heart attack?  1.  I've never heard of it.  and 2.  No one has ever mentioned it to me...the patient!  

If approval is given to discontinue the blood thinners for a few days prior to surgery (I've been on them since the heart attack) then it will proceed.  If not...I will need to wait until I have completed the prescribed full year of them.  (end of June).

Moving on.  I'm waiting the arrival of these amazing, hand made leather boots!  My grandfather was a cobbler.... I have fond memories watching him make shoes & boots for patrons...and repairs as well. His shop smelled of leather.....with huge pieces in various colours!   I think that is where my love of leather began....

In those days, no one tossed out damaged or worn footwear....they had them repaired!  I had the opportunity to request a custom set of leather boots....I ordered a pair in this pretty, dark green colour!  Leather is so amazing on the feet....it's soft & conforms to your foot...with bittersweet memories of the afternoons spent watching my grandfather ply his trade...

I stopped into Michaels to pick up a bottle of pink dye (for the crotchet shams I plan to dye)....I took notice of a few items on sale while I was there.   This pretty cushion caught my eye...

As did a couple of other things.....like this basket....similar to the basket I use to hold the Christmas tree...

A cute little bowl or planter...BOGO was in full swing as well....

Loving this pretty green plate.... feel it's just missing a frog...

These ceramic baskets are back in stock....had they been a bit larger I'd have gotten a couple to hold berries in the fridge....

The more I look at this canvas,  the more uncertain I am if it's an adorable dachshund or chihuahua! Pretty cute whichever it is....

And speaking of dachshund....our resident wire hair is recovering from an arthritis flare up...this is after an appointment with her veterinarian at the "room of doom".....terrible to be this stressed...(not)...

A couple of new squeaky toys seem to calm her nerves...

We've chosen to continue with treatment of pain medications & anti-inflammatories when she has a flare up....as opposed to monthly injections...where we may or may not see any improvement.... 

It's shaping up to be a decent day here....it has rained with a mix of wet snow the past few days.  The sun is out....so that is an improvement...

Be sure and join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphis Monday.

And tomorrow I'll be sharing at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday as well as https://www.astrollthrulife.net/ for Inspire Me Tuesday!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Feel free to leave a comment & share a bit of your day with me!

Til next time....

*UPDATE* - My Internist's office called & I'm to see him this afternoon for a consult.  Fingers crossed.

Preparing For Surgery

Happy Friday!!!  It's been a few busy days of appointments along with wet, snowy & rainy weather!  My pre-surgery appointment the other day was about two and a half hours long...things moved along nicely.  Bloodwork, EKG & x-rays...a consult with a nurse to go over things (medications, previous health history, etc) & lastly chats with the occupational therapist& physiotherapist.  

I see an anethesiologist today - (some medications need to be stopped prior to surgery) I'm planning on sedation & an epidural (no anesthesia) for the surgery ....  hopefully  I will be good to have my knee replacement on April 16th.  The plan is to stay overnight in the hospital (due to previous health issues), I'm okay with that.  There is still a chance  I could be discharged the same day....but my surgeon has ordered an overnight stay.....

Mr. Seventies will have a my packed overnight bag with him...I have this pretty tote on hand & it should work great.  Surgery will take two hours, one hour in recovery then moved to my hospital room...

And I'm feeling really old today, lol!   The necessary tools required to regain mobility afterwards....and six days after surgery... physiotherapy starts. (along with exercises beginning the day of surgery).  My physiotherapist advised once the staples are removed (two weeks after surgery)......the real work begins getting use of my knee again!  I'll work with him twice a week for six weeks to start....

Liesel had a spa treatment this week with an appointment this morning with our veterinarian to discuss long term arthritis medication for her.  Up to now, we've been treating her flare ups with anti inflammatories, pain medications and rest....but with them happening more frequent, she may need a bit more help managing her arthritis....

Next week...appointment free!!  I plan to have a browse around Inspired Living (and all my regular haunts)!   The moving sale continues at IL - and they brought in these soy candles..... this one has my neighbour's name on it!  (she loaned me the walker I'm using).....I plan to pick up this candle for her...(she is Mom to a ginger cat)....and she really loves this one....

While I like this one....the smell is likely not going to be one I really like....

This one speaks volumes....and I suspect the scent will be more to my liking....

That has been my week!!  Our grand-baby's family birthday celebration is this weekend....we will forgo the party with fourteen other little gremlins...lol!  They will have such a great time!!

Hope you have an awesome weekend!!  Thanks so much for hanging out with me....

Til next time......

My Favourite Store Is Moving & Expanding!!!

Welcome to the last day of March!!!  A bit of wet snow & showers in the forecast here today...but we're having some very spring-like days!  The tulips & crocus are up in our flower gardens....

If you've been reading here for a while, you've likely know about an awesome local shop  I frequent.....Inspired Living.  They've shared the awesome news they are moving to a much larger location and will be able to carry more stock!  The shop will still be east of the city, just not as far out!

Love it when a couple of local guys are able to make their dreams & hard work pay off!  Currently, everything in the store is 20-50% off in preparation for the move!  My neighbour & I motored out & browsed around looking for bargains...

This pretty display is a beautiful greeting upon entering....gorgeous assortment of real touch tulips...

There are a variety of real touch florals in store....do they not look real?  And they feel real as well!

Not all florals were quite as real looking.....these hydrangeas had more of a "paper" feel to them...but they did have a great assortment of real touch ones...

First things to catch my eye was the return of these adorable whale mugs....I believe I have three of them..

I'm crushing on these prints....considered them for the main bath....

And...well...this!  I just don't have anywhere to hang it....don't think I didn't rack my brain!  I left it tho for someone else to love...

I have one of these wooden heart shape dishes....love them....

This platter was priced at 50% off....if it's still available next time I visit, I'll be bringing it home with me.....

As will one of these vases....even though I don't have much blue in our home....I've been obsessing over these for a while now....especially the one on the left....

And with Easter just around the corner....there were lot's of faux bunnies "hopping" about .....

This piece sold as we were in the store...perfect for this time of year.....

There was still a good assortment of ducks quacking about....each one has their own name!  Had there been one with any with our grand daughter's names....I would have gotten them!  They have very common names.....but they were either sold out or not available!   Adorable all the same....this little cutie is "Isla"....

These hooters are new to the store & available in three sizes!  Very popular & flying out the door....

I'm almost embarrassed to admit I purchased nothing!  While my neighbour picked up a few pieces....including an adorable sign for her pool deck (there was only one).....nothing spoke loudly to me...

I hope to visit again before my surgery....which is next week!  I'm attending a pre-surgery clinic for a full morning this week....with a round of x-rays, bloodwork. EKG...also instructions & what to expect.  I'm requesting, if possible...to be discharged the same day as surgery.  I hope to have an epidural (as opposed to anesthesia)....and be operated on early morning (since I am a diabetic).  Fingers crossed....

I hope everything goes well & I'll be able to put this knee replacement behind me!  The timing is perfect....I should be completely healed in time for pool season!  My physiotherapist advised the pool will be the perfect place to continue re-hab!

A walker & cane will be required....both can be rented, my neighbour has offered her walker to use for the duration of my recovery.....we can obtain a cane when I need it....

I have this overall jumper ordered....Mr. Seventies has stated me, my walker & he will be doing short strolls on the sidewalks in front of our house....so I need to at least be fashionable, right?  And no pant legs to worry about....

I wasn't going to share this until later....but Pottery Barn has done it again!  I drooled over this quilt for days.....days!!  The comforter set currently on our bed....will be much too warm as the temperatures rise..all the encouragement I needed to order this gorgeous quilt....just look at the close up pics!!

Is it expensive?  Sure is!  Life has taught me not to enjoy the simple pleasures....or things that bring me happiness!  And this quilt brings such a smile to my face!

I have a couple of crotcheted pillow shams in ivory....which I will be dying pink....rather than purchase the matching shams.  Which have a $200 price tag for two!  Mr. Seventies chuckles at me all the while saying, "You've swallowed the elephant....yet choke on the tail?"   He should be rich with all the money I save him, right??

In other "news"..... a few weeks ago we dropped my rings off for resizing (after one slipped off & was found in the mitten basket).  They were gone about three weeks, happy to have them back...they fit so much better & I'm not afraid to wear them!

This is grand daughter's birthday week!  We'll be celebrating with her other grandparents on the weekend....her child's party is being held at a local venue!  I won't be able to join everyone for Easter dinner....but happy to get toghether beforehand....

And my neighbour wants to get her first tattoo!  A small cat one...(in honour of their feline Ginger) and we've planned a day for tattoos, shopping & lunch for her birthday in early September!  I'm hoping to get one to commemorate grand daughter's & my heart condition....maybe one of these....placement just above the heart on the left....

And perhaps a pretty one for my right hand.....since the left is tattooed already!  My daughter in Nova Scotia is great at finding inspiration....I may task her to browse around!!

Thanks so much for visiting with me today!!  Be sure and drop over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphis Monday.....I'll be sharing over there...

And again tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday as well as https://www.astrollthrulife.net/ for Inspire Me Tuesday ....

Til next time....