
For the visually challenged writer, the photo shows a group of people standing at the end of mountain trail looking out at a scenic view of a lake and other mountains.
I wasn’t born lazy but circumstances made me so
Walking became difficult as knees deteriorated ahead of time
Constant pain and repeated episodes of swollen knees
Made me the person who sought the comfort of a cushy chair
Lucky for me fate stepped in making knee replacement an urgency
One after the other I got both the boney knees converted into metal
And began my journey towards getting fit and healthier
Today I climbed this gentle hill and stood on its top
The vista in front of my gaze gave me immense pleasure
But greater than that was the happiness to have come so far
Walking on my own legs without help or suffering pain
Written for FFFC # 157, hosted by Fandango
Also included;Tuesday Writing Prompt; Write a poem about standing up to an enemy, or an obstacle in your life.
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A beautiful story.
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Thanks a lot Lauren. Most of it is true, except the setting.
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It rang of truth.
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Many thanks dear friend
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A very encouraging word. So glad you “climbed your mountain.” 🙂
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Thanks a lot Sandra.
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Wonderful and inspiring
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Thanks a lot Ranjana
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So glad that you found relief and good heath to enjoy walking unaided. The basic mobility of the use of one’s limbs is so precious and often overlooked/ taken for granted. Amen.
An inspiring post, as always Sadje.
Thank you for sharing your life’s journeys thus far,
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Thanks a lot Suzette. I’m glad that I’m here now, today with full use of my body.
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Yes, Amen to that!
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Thanks
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you go, Sadje!
❤
David
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Thanks David. 🙏🏼
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Oh, such a captivating poem! What a life lived in fear, pain and then, all of a sudden, joy!!
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Thanks Lamittan. Very true. It was more a live lived in constant pain.
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Yes. Your poetry speaks to the heart, Sadje. Keep up, my friend.
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Thanks a lot Lamittan
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Most welcome, my friend.
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😻😍
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You did it!!! What an inspiration! Beautiful words!
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Thanks a lot KL.
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You’re welcome! Karla ☺️
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I’m glad your knees aren’t as painful. 🙂
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So am I, Deb. Thanks 😊
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Glad you found healing and a way to enjoy nature.
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Thanks a lot Rebecca. I’m glad too.
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Metal knees sounds great, I could do with some of those.
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They are awesome! Thanks Diana
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Yes DocMom…you’re a climber too!?! You rock!!!! Nice piece.
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Thanks Dee! Only gentle climbs but still I can do it on my own steam
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That’s the joy, that you’re able to do it on your own and at your pace.
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Very true my friend 🙏🏼
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oh what gifts being bionic can be.. glad you got your knees fixed.. so awesome!
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Thanks Cindy. I’m glad too. It was such a relief to stand the next day after the surgery and to feel NO PAIN in my knee.
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Wow, that’s just awesome! So happy for you! 💖💖👏👏👏👏👏👏
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Thanks a lot Cindy
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indeed!💖
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may all those living in pain find a similar remedy!
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Amen. 🙏🏼
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Well done, you! That takes tenacity.
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Thanks VJ. Tenacity and desperation both. I’ve seen many who can’t seem to take the decision!
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Yes – my husband is struggling after his two knee replacements. You are welcome.
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I hope he adjusts to them ! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Thanks. I do too.
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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It is wonderful when a cure actually cures something for real! Congratulations on you courage and strength.
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Thanks a lot Marilyn. This has changed my life.
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An encouraging poem, and I am happy to know that you overcame your worst fears.
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Thanks a lot Maria 👍🏼
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Pleasure.
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Great prompt, and too, your response. I can’t imagine having knee replacements–or anything replaced. I salute you for standing up to fear–literally! Have you thought any more about posting your recipe? Not nagging, just checking 🙂
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It in the works and will be posted today. Thanks
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Thank YOU–looking forward to it!💖
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My pleasure
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Well-told story. Glad your knees are better!💜
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Thanks a lot Darlene. They are properly functioning now.
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A lovely poem of resilience and perseverance, based on real life events. Wonderful poem, Sadje.
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Thank you so much Jeff.
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You’re welcome, Sadje. Is my pleasure. Always.
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👍🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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🥰 so happy for you! Way to persevere! Keep going!
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Thanks a lot Joy.
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Most welcome! 😊
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This made me tear up.
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Aww, so sweet Maria. Thanks! I’m good now and very happy that I was forced to get it done early.
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Glad to hear that, Sadje ❤️
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An inspiring and wonderful story of perseverance.
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Thanks a lot Eugenia
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You’re welcome, Sadje.
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I feel the pain. I’m in awe that metal knees have helped. I can get metal knees if I say the word, but I’m not so sure my pain will be diminished but just transferred. (I have fibromyalgia and osteoporosis! Steroid shots still help, going to try what I call “the foam” next week.) How long did healing take for your knees?
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I was in so much pain that I was swallowing pain meds like candy and getting ulcers. The surgery is painful for first three days but is managed by iv morphine pump. After the third day, only mild to moderate pain is left. It takes around 3 weeks to fully heal. The most important, post op thing is the pt. But in a couple of months, you will forget what it was like before.
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I will add your experience to my hope box!
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Thanks! I never thought a second time when the doctor suggested the surgery. I was in so much pain.
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I’m in pain all over that I really don’t want surgery. I have not been able to use anti-inflammatories due to stomach issues for 5 years now. I want them to just remove the cartilage that’s loose but they say it’s a waste of time.
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It would make a nominal difference. Both my right and left cartilages were removed in my right knee. It just resulted in rapid deterioration of the joint.
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oy
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Getting body parts replaced can be very useful! I know folks who have gotten new hips and knees. I was just watching a show where a woman was able to have a bone copied in a three d printer in reverse for a part of an ankle – She went for four opinions since the first three told her that it couldn’t be repaired and amputation was the only alternative. Now she, while she has some discomfort, she is walking and doing most everything that she did before her ankle was damaged in an accident.
Continued success!
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That’s great Jules. I’m daily grateful for these developments.
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Nice
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Thanks
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Thanks
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Beautiful and inspiring, nothing can stop you! 👏🏻😊
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Thanks a lot Chaymaa 🙏🏼
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Most welcome ☺
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I had no idea you had coped with bad knees, Sadje. Mobility is so special. I’m glad you got yours back. I’m sure you are much healthier than when you were a couch potato. 🙂
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Yes, definitely an improvement of more than 100%. I’m glad that I was forced to take this option and got healthier in the bargain
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That’s super encouraging. I now know how difficult it is to move with a bad knee. I still haven’t had my torn meniscus repaired, and may not since I’ve had this serious vein problem. Fortunately it doesn’t keep me from walking.
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When I damaged my right meniscus, there was no treatment for it and they took it out.
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WOW! That sounds super painful! After that, could you walk or did you have to wait until you had a knee replacement?
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I did that when I was 18, and got it out when I was 20-21. The knee replacement surgery was done when I turned 50. Taking out first the right and then the left meniscus accelerated the knee problem.
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I can imagine. I never felt anything so painful as tearing my meniscus. So taking it out – whew. Luckily I was old when it happened last August. So I haven’t had to live with the pain for years and years. The pain in minor and surgery can cause vein problems. I don’t look forward to making those poor veins work any harder than they already are!
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It’s a tricky situation for you. Meniscus can be removed via arthroscopic surgery and won’t need long procedure.
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That’s what I was told six months ago. I’ve had to postpone it, so I don’t know what it would take now. I can’t do anything until my veins are clear and the filter is removed, so it’s out of my hands – or legs. 🙂
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All the best my friend.
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Thanks! 🙂 Same to you!
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Thanks
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I suspect my knees will find the same fate eventually. Good one you to get them fixed!
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Bones tend to get frayed as we age. I got mine replaced when I was younger than the usual age because of my rheumatoid/ sero- negative arthritis. But I’m so glad I got it done.
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Yes, definitely. I have some instability in my right knee at times. Little jabs of pain here and there to remind me I’m not so young anymore! Sorry to hear that you’ve had trouble with this but glad you’re not in pain now.
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I know the feeling too well. Take care Susi.
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Thanks, Sadje. You too. 🙂 Good night!
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GN
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Congratulations! You have a lot to be proud of.
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Thanks David 🙏🏼
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Brill!
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Thanks Pauline 😍
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Good one that you got your knees fixed, Sadje. Hope all is well with you. A nice poem and an apt picture.
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Thanks Kamal. I’m good now, Alhamdolillah.
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Welcome always dear Sadje. Thanks to God.
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🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Beautifully done 💙✍
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Thanks D
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You’re very welcome 🌺🌷
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Inspiring! Much love and love the attitude!
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Thanks Travis.
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