Comments on: Home Again, Home Again, Jiggety Jog

By: Tamara

Tamara — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:22:25 +0000

Diana,

I sympathize, as I had both knees replaced a couple of years ago; I’m 52! Dr. said it’s definitely genetic…he’s replaced my Mom’s and my Dad’s. And I empathize, as I’m a RN! …hope you have a minute to read this…I found that Arnica Gel by Bioron was incredible for pain, swelling, and incidentally, bruising. I applied it several times a day at first, and then later on, just at bedtime. Also, the physical therapy exercises are so helpful and important…keep up with them for several months, and longer, to get your knee to be truly a brand new wonder! Best to you, enjoy your rest!

Tamara

By: Wayne Reither

Wayne Reither — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:04:48 +0000

Diana, Had not checked your web-site in considerable time and only now learned of your knee surgery. I am certain that you will be nearly fully recovered by now. I had a hip replacement five years ago and it was the best thing I had done. I play tennis three times a week so it was a success! I note that the “Scottish Prisoner” was released two days ago and look forward to getting my hands on a copy asap! Also hope your progess on the next installment of Claire asnd Jamies adventures will be 2012. I can hardly wait!! I am now reading portions of the line up for the third time! What a joy!!
Your loyal and enthusiastic male reader, Wayne

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:36:03 +0000

Can't wait to buy the CD! This was beautiful and it also gave me chills! Love it!

By: Chelsi

Chelsi — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:08:25 +0000

Funny, my Mother and Grandmother always said, "Home again, home again clickity click."… though I suppose "Jiggety Jog" works just as well. I send you my hopes for a speedy recovery!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:24:19 +0000

All the best, Diana. Racovery time is a great time for reading if you can't write due to the meds. I saved A Breath of Snow and Ashes for two months when it came out so that I could read it when I was home after my hysterectomy. Then last year when my sister had hers, I sent her the whole series; Echo was just about to come out, so she had decided to reread the rest to be primed for it.

Last week I broke my foot (tripped over a curb while walking backwards, but for a good reason! Really!). My reading joy these days is Sara Donati's Wilderness series, which I stumbled upon (figuratively!) and checked out because of your endorsement on the cover.

Lynn from VA Beach

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:46:33 +0000

Hi Diana,

So glad you're home and doing well. My mother had both knees replaced (we tell her she's "bionic") and it was the best thing she's ever done.

Best of luck for a speedy recovery!
Carol

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:05:36 +0000

Dear Diana,
Thanks for the picture. Not gross at all! And there is nothing more healing that a doxie…ok 2 doxies laying by your feet. And a husband waiting on you… and pain killers… What a time we live in!
Take care, heal well.
Shannon

By: Moilatar

Moilatar — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:17:36 +0000

Dear Diana,

My dad had his knees operated not long ago, and he is a good example of how quickly one will get better. He was walking about in few days after the surgery.He says not to worry,your knee is going to be like brand new.

All the best for you and get well soon.Hope you can get plenty of rest and good time with your family.

Kind greetings,

Marjo

By: ML

ML — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:56:20 +0000

Welcome home, Diana. Ah, the miracles of modern medicine. I am glad pouring whiskey down your gullet for anesthesia wasn’t an option and that ice machines take the place of leeches for bruising and swelling.
Time passes and significant changes have occurred in treatment, although there is nothing romantic about modern surgical procedures…a completely sterile procedure, thank the Lord!
Enjoy your convalescence, rest, read, and sleep, and if you find that you are bored you might write a page or two

By: BajaBeachie

BajaBeachie — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:21:52 +0000

Dear Diana,

I "was" a newbie to your books until my own total knee replacement on May 25. I had just finished Outlander and read Drums of Autumn while in the hospital. One of the OR nurses in pre-op walked by and said, "You've read OUTLANDER!!!" and we had such a wonderful talk going on into other books (Andrew Davidson's "Gargoyle." The book addict I am, I bought numbers two, three, and four to make certain I wasn't caught hanging before I could get out to the bookstore. I am four weeks post op tomorrow and just finished Echo in the Bone today. As such, you have been in my thoughts through the entire journey.

Wishing you all the best and thank you for the great read,

Kate
(Bath and Body Works Body Butter works GREAT for the leg cramps!!!!!!! Tell your own "Jamie" to massage the calf and your foot when the cramps start in )