On May 27 I (Cathy) drove to Tuscaloosa to meet my dad to be with him as he would have a lumbar laminectomy procedure done. Dad has had chronic right knee pain for most of the last 2 years and after a total knee surgery in Dec. the pain had not resolved. His MD suggested checking out his back and wouldn't you know it the root of the pain was coming from his low back. The body is so complex and amazing that issues affecting one part can come from others. So thanks to Dr. Barrett, dad's back is healing and no more knee pain! Most of you know I have been a licensed physical therapist (PT) for 13 years now. I have had the honor of being with my dad through some surgeries over the last several years. We have decided it is better for me to be daughter vs. PT. You parents out there think things that happen to your kids are hard to watch. The feeling is mutual. When things hit close to home, it really affects you. When dad had his first knee surgery, I could not even go to therapy with him. That's what I do for a living!! Who can figure out the heart?!
We have bonded in many of life's situations - softball fields, Father/Daughter trips, MSU sporting events, back of the church preparing to go down the aisle at my wedding, hospital rooms, and recently in the kitchen. We look forward to more bonding but hopefully less in hospital rooms after now. Dad is back to walking, lifting weights, cooking and planting flowers. Here is dad celebrating no more knee pain only 24 hours after the surgery a few minutes after I took him home. My nephew Brodie is now ready for Grandaddy to come play, I'm sure! Keep up the good work dad! Love, Sis
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