cathyn518
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I posted here weeks ago about a PKR vs TKR and how I was leaning toward the partial. I was given advice I didn't want to hear about the partial and about letting my surgeon decide. It was also suggested that I get a second opinion.
I have since gotten 2 opinions, and have decided to change surgeons based on my primary care doctor's advice and 2 patients of the surgeons I consulted with. TKR, which I am having as arthritis is also behind knee, is scheduled for 2 weeks from today.
I am so anxious I can't eat, have been up since 2am, etc. I know I need this, I am doing the prep work as far as freezing meals, getting loose clothes etc but 2 weeks of this anxiety feels impossible. I am trying to distract myself too, when I can with podcasts, books etc., but I find my mind does not let go of this.
I am afraid of not waking up after the surgery, afraid it will go wrong and I will be more disabled and also afraid of the pain. It is very difficult to get any sort of pain meds now, and my surgeon gives 7 days and that's it. I know this post is not unique, but I am wondering if there is anything I am not thinking of to do to make it through these next two weeks. Thank you!
I have since gotten 2 opinions, and have decided to change surgeons based on my primary care doctor's advice and 2 patients of the surgeons I consulted with. TKR, which I am having as arthritis is also behind knee, is scheduled for 2 weeks from today.
I am so anxious I can't eat, have been up since 2am, etc. I know I need this, I am doing the prep work as far as freezing meals, getting loose clothes etc but 2 weeks of this anxiety feels impossible. I am trying to distract myself too, when I can with podcasts, books etc., but I find my mind does not let go of this.
I am afraid of not waking up after the surgery, afraid it will go wrong and I will be more disabled and also afraid of the pain. It is very difficult to get any sort of pain meds now, and my surgeon gives 7 days and that's it. I know this post is not unique, but I am wondering if there is anything I am not thinking of to do to make it through these next two weeks. Thank you!