Michelle (Shelley) Behnke

[charmingcarl]

So glad to see you back!   All the best!!

[overpowrd2]

Good luck for you! Keep your life as good!

[Simpl1]

I work construction and my knees and back don't work like they used to,  it's a struggle some days.  I can't imagine what you feel!  Wishing you the best and a speedy recovery.   

[spartan7782]

I feel your pain as well.  I have advanced arthritis and have had both knees replaced.  Wishing you all the best.

[charmingcarl]

Take care of yourself!  We'll be waiting here patiently for your triumphant return!

[Michelle.Behnke]

I feel your pain as well.  I have advanced arthritis and have had both knees replaced.  Wishing you all the best.

Thank you!!!

[charmingcarl]

Can I ask you what your best lifts were?

[Michelle.Behnke]

After viewing my standing x-rays, the Dr has told me my knee cap has shifted, I have several bone spurs and advanced arthritis. But at my age, they don't want to rush into doing a knee replacement. Told me to avoid bearing weight on it. To avoid stairs, hills and uneven ground. Keep doing the weighted leg lifts though. And some other stuff. Advised me to keep working on losing weight cause the more weight I lose, the less pressure on my knee.

[Michelle.Behnke]

Thanks for sharing the doctor's report. Wish you success with the weight loss. Which can be hard to get results. Hope you can manage to have a positive attitude while facing the challenges ahead.

After viewing my standing x-rays, the Dr has told me my knee cap has shifted, I have several bone spurs and advanced arthritis. But at my age, they don't want to rush into doing a knee replacement. Told me to avoid bearing weight on it. To avoid stairs, hills and uneven ground. Keep doing the weighted leg lifts though. And some other stuff. Advised me to keep working on losing weight cause the more weight I lose, the less pressure on my knee.

Thanks Marvin!!!

[bicepboy]

Michelle,


Sorry to hear that. My experience with doctors is they're very human and neglect to tell patients really important things that they just don't think about at that moment. Things to avoid, or things to do. I had a problem with kneecap tracking after knee surgeries. One can do exercises to help with that like quad extensions, or just focusing on moving your kneecap with your muscles. To get the maximum benefit, one should either use tape to push the kneecap where it needs to be, or wear a brace -- a knee sleeve, with straps with pull the kneecap. Can't fix arthritis or worn cartilage, but you can help with pain and function.

[iremikek2112]

Shoot, looks like everything is down again on SM, must have missed it. I hope Michelle recovers and overcomes these physical issues and returns to good health soon!

[Michelle.Behnke]

As if the knee problem wasn't enough. I found out my thyroid cancer has returned. I have made all my accounts private and removed all followers except personal friends. I just need some time privately to wrap my mind around this and get through it.

[Old Surehand]

As if the knee problem wasn't enough. I found out my thyroid cancer has returned. I have made all my accounts private and removed all followers except personal friends. I just need some time privately to wrap my mind around this and get through it.

I'm so sorry to hear this. May you emerge victorious over these major health issues.

[Michelle.Behnke]

As if the knee problem wasn't enough. I found out my thyroid cancer has returned. I have made all my accounts private and removed all followers except personal friends. I just need some time privately to wrap my mind around this and get through it.

I'm so sorry to hear this. May you emerge victorious over these major health issues.

Thank you.

[charmingcarl]

We are all cheering you on Michelle.  All the best!!