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To all my dear readers, who
have expressed concern:
 No
need to worry. I haven’t disappeared, been kidnapped, or murdered
under unusual circumstances. So many have expressed concern that I
haven’t appeared at book signings this month. Some of you have even
tried to turn this into a Mary Magruder Katz Mystery.
Well, here’s the
real inside scoop. On April 6th, I had surgery for a
total knee replacement. I injured my knee dancing a few years ago.
As it became worse, I became the great procrastinator. At first I
denied that anything was wrong with it at all. Then I acknowledged
that there was a problem, but “it could be dealt with later.”
By the time Fatal
February was released, I knew that I had to listen to the pain,
especially when I could no longer comfortably do my morning two mile
walks.
So my husband and I
began researching doctors and methods for knee surgery..
I could write a book
about everything we learned. Some doctors cut open everything they
can see-muscles, tendons, you name it. Others make a tiny incision
and using special tools (think CIA spy type stuff) place a whole
knee in that tiny space.
In visiting
orthopedic surgeons, I learned that: “it could be a whole year
before I was back to normal,” or “no more gardening or other
‘hobbies’ which involve getting down on your knees,” or “you will
need to go to a rehab center for a while before you can go home.”
When we finally met
Dr. Martin Roche at the Holy Cross Hospital Orthopedic Center, I
knew I had found the right doctor. He told me I could do anything I
wanted to with my new knee, no rehab centers, go home and move, do
your physical therapy and you’ll be fine in no time.
So I have a new
knee. Today marks two weeks from surgery. I am walking without a
cane, working out at physical therapy three days a week and
exercising at home. I was able to do all my basic Pilates exercises
four days after surgery. Yes, it hurts, but it hurt before, too,
and I have the satisfaction of knowing this pain will leave. I am
almost back on my writing schedule. After all, nothing is wrong
with my fingers. And I am preparing for a number of book signings
in Vermont, New Hampshire, and other areas of New England beginning
in June.
So thanks for your
concern. Another mystery solved. Hope to see you this summer and
as always keep in contact at
barbara@barbaralevenson.com.
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