Fozzie has been away for the past two weeks. He’s been by my side since my latest knee surgery. For those curious, this will be three knee surgeries in three years.
I’m getting really good at this.
There has been a screw in my knee since 1991 that I suspected was coming loose. It only took me ten months, lots of complaining and an ounce of begging to have it removed. It appears the patient is the last to be listened to.
Since it’s removal two weeks ago today it feels like a knee is suppose to feel. On the other hand it’s been so long I forgot what that’s like.
As I look back the problem was obvious – I had a screw loose.
If I had only listened to the bride and kids this problem would have been solved years ago.
Aside from my healthier knee, Fozzie wishes all of you a great week. He would also like you to know he is searching for a use of the loose screw. He will be testing his carpentering skills soon.
Wish him luck.
A Crack in the Pavement 
A “loose screw” heehee. I that THE screw? It’s humongous. I can’t believe something that big would go into a joint, eek.
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The ‘loose screw’ has become the norm in my house. 🙂
Amazing what they can fit inside a knee, isn’t it.
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Oh man, ain’t that just like doctors, to not listen to their patients? Okay not all of them, but maybe if Fozzie would have complained, like with a sledge hammers they might have listened, lol. Get well soon Bryan!
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It’s been a really good week. The kind of week I thought I’d have last year. Yes, patents are the last to know. Deep sigh……
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Dude!!! Wow. As someone whose kneecaps like to dislocate often, and who will probably need knee surgery at one point, the screw gave me the willies!!
I’m glad you’re healing; I missed you. (And we writers have screws loose!) Thankful that Fozzie kept you company. I pray for a speedy recovery.
Stay groovy dude!
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Dylan, my good friend, thank you. Knees are so sensitive. When we study the anatomy of them it’s amazing we can walk at all.
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I’m glad you have Fozzie for moral support….and to find a use for that loose screw, LOL.
Hope you continue to heal. I know Fozzie will take good care of you 🙂
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Hey Mae! I’m keep that screw as a reminder of how things use to be. I might also find use for it. Who knows???
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Oh dang!!! I hope Fozzy is taking good care of you!
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The old boy is. Thanks!!!
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Ha ha – well here’s hoping the third one is the charm Bryan!
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Same here. I don’t think I’ll be doing this again. So far the knee is acting like a real knee.
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That’s great news Bryan. Stay away from any chin-up bars!
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Glad to hear the knee is still feeling like a knee 😊.
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Same here. It’s been so long I almost forgot what that’s like.
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I wondered where you were, Bryan, but glad you have sorted out your knee. That screw couldn’t possibly have come out of your knee…
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It did. Amazing, isn’t it.
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Cripes, and you actually walked with it?
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Seriously, That can’t be the same screw! That is totally screwed up, if it is.
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It will always surprise me of the things they put in us to keep us from falling apart. Some of these things appear impossible.
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Man, gives a whole new meaning to the “got a screw loose” phrase, doesn’t it? Heal fast. Fozzie will take good care of you 😀
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Hi Julie – I should have listened to those who claimed I had a few loose screws. They were right. 🙂
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Bryan – welcome back and congrats on what sounds like a successful surgery! Heal well and good!!! All of us have a screw loose somewhere …
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I knew the knee had improved when I started to forget about it. All of these little things I could never do before are starting to come back. My biggest problem now is mental. A part of my brain is convinced the knee is still screwed. Hence, screw loose. 🙂
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Carpentering skills. LOL
Good to hear your knee is better.
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Hi, Sam. Thank you. 🙂
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Wishing you a speedy recovery (and also doctors more willing to listen in future)!
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Hi, Apasia. Wouldn’t it be nice if doctors listened to us all. My surgeon is great. The best I ever had but it seems a lot of doctors have this problem. Oh well…we got it. 🙂
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It’s true– far too many doctors are terrible listeners. Glad to hear your surgeon was so good, though– that’s what ultimately matters 🙂
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I know that’s not THE screw, but did you get to keep the one they took out? Happy recovery!
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That is THE screw. I know, looks impossible. Somehow that damn thing was fit inside my knee in the summer of 1991 and stayed there until 2020. Don’t ask me how.
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What?! Wow!
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Best of luck with the recuperation.
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Thank you.
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Oh wow. That’s crazy! Hope you get well soon!
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Hey Stranger. Good to see you. I’m doing it one step at a time. Thanks.
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As someone who has suffered with intense knee pain for over a decade, I really feel your pain! That screw is crazy big. I can’t believe that was in your knee. I will never ever have knee surgery. I’d put my foot down but that would hurt. Heal up quick, but take your time and be gentle with yourself Bryan. Hugs to Fozzie! =) ♥.
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Hi Niki. Thanks. This is my third surgery in three years. I hate to hear you have been in pain but if surgery is not your thing I understand. So far the knee is acting like a real knee.
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I am glad you’re doing better, Bryan! *hugs* ♥.
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That’s one big screw! I’m glad it was the right decision and that your knee is feeling better!
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Hi D. It’s feeling a lot better. I’m so use to it messing up I keep waiting for that day to come. So far I’m still waiting. 🙂
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Your post made me smile Bryan but, in all seriousness, I hope your knee is well on the way to mending. Say hi to Fozzie. 😊
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Hi Miriam. I had my check up yesterday. I’m on the mend. In fact my knee hasn’t felt this good in years.
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I’m so sorry you were ignored for so long. I know what that’s like. We’re our best patient advocates, I guess. 🙂
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Hi Raimey. It is interesting how the patient is usually the last to be heard. I’m not complaining. I get it. They had to cover every base and it took a lot of selling on my part but it is common that our voices are not always heard.
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Glad to hear you’re on the mend. That is one big screw!
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It’s amazing what they can fit into our bodies. I’m glad it’s out.
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Seriously, what is it with doctors and not listening to patients? I know they have the medical degrees but we know our bodies and when things feel “off”. Glad the knee surgery went well and holy crap…that screw is massive!! How was it not sticking out??
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I had to prove to them it was the screw. Sadly this is common. That screw has been in my knee since 1991. Amazing, isn’t it. I had no idea it was that big.
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I guess we all have a loose screw here and there, don’t we? I hope you are doing well and safe! Take care!
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Hey Jay! I’ll take the other form of the loose screw any day. Good to see you. Stay safe out there.
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Good to see you too! And thanks, I’m doing my best! Be good!
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I think we all have a few screws loose. I hope you recover soon.
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Hi Tosha. Thank you. The knee is slowly coming back to life.
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Thank you for making me smile and get well soon!
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It really is hard to believe that screw fit inside your knee. No wonder you were in pain when it was in the wrong place! Hope you feel better soon.
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Hi Sean. Yes, the knee is starting to feel like a knee again. Thanks!!!
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Nice blog
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Thank you. As you can see I’m taking a little break while I write the first draft of the my novel. I promise I’ll be back.
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so glad to have you back. wishing you a quick & thorough recovery 🙂
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Thank you, da-AL. It’s feeling much better. Have yourself a safe and productive week.
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I may suffer from the same “screw loose” problem, except I was never operated on 🙂
I love Fozzie, he seems like the perfect companion. Wishing you a speed recovery! Blessings! 🙂
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I have a titanium hip. I hope it never has to come out or be replaced. My doc said every time it has to be replaced I will lose about 1/2 inch on that one side. I think I will someday be super lopsided.
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I haven’t heard from you in a long time Bryan. How are you?
♥.
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