Stana on a Sunday

My Left Knee

Visited my surgeon on Monday and they removed the bandage. I was surprised that my leg looked better than I expected. They also gave me the green light to start driving again.

My Physical Therapist (PT) visited on Tuesday and said I am at a six-week level of recovery at only three weeks.

Walking outdoors two or three times each day with a one. Indoors, I only use a cane for going up and down stairs. I can do the stairs without a cane, but use it for security.

Last night was the first night since surgery that I was able to sleep through the night without taking Tylenol.

So we are making progress.

Raquel

I wanted to mention the passing of actress Raquel Welch. 

She had two connections with our community. In 1970, she played a transwoman in the film Myra Breckenridge. The film reviews were so bad (“the worst movie ever made”) that I never bothered seeing it, although I did read and enjoyed the book that was the basis of the film.

Raquel had a successful business selling wigs. I don’t have to tell you how important wigs are to our community (don’t leave home without it) and over the years, I purchased and wore a couple of Raquel Welch wigs. They were expensive, but you got what you paid for and they were quality products and more importantly, looked good on me, too.

God bless you, Raquel.