Buckeye
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Hello kneeps!
Well I done and did it. Had my second TKR one week ago on Thursday, May 14. Arrived home on Sunday and was able to use the walker and my crutches to manage the stairs. OS said this one was actually the most rotten of the two.
Ht told me that he had to remove a bit more bone this time and used a slightly larger spacer, but same size implant.
Had a few minor issues, low potassium and possible blood clot, but potassium level is up and the ultrasound was negative for blood clots.
I have a substantial increased amount of swelling, bruising and pain this go around. Today is the first day that I can see light at the end of the tunnel.
Have not started PT, due to the swelling, but will schedule for next week after the staples are removed next Wednesday.
On a positive note, I got through the general anesthesia without any nausea or vomiting this time, thanks to our dear Calling all Angels. She told me about the anti nausea patch to take before surgery and God Bless her it worked. My anesthesiologist also did some medication tweaking and actually came to see me that evening around 9:30 PM. to see how I made out. He actually wrote down the dosage for me, so that I could save it for future surgeries. What a great guy. He looked so proud.
I am being good icing and using the cpm machine, but get tired out very quickly. Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend.
Hugs, Kathy
Well I done and did it. Had my second TKR one week ago on Thursday, May 14. Arrived home on Sunday and was able to use the walker and my crutches to manage the stairs. OS said this one was actually the most rotten of the two.
Ht told me that he had to remove a bit more bone this time and used a slightly larger spacer, but same size implant.
Had a few minor issues, low potassium and possible blood clot, but potassium level is up and the ultrasound was negative for blood clots.
I have a substantial increased amount of swelling, bruising and pain this go around. Today is the first day that I can see light at the end of the tunnel.
Have not started PT, due to the swelling, but will schedule for next week after the staples are removed next Wednesday.
On a positive note, I got through the general anesthesia without any nausea or vomiting this time, thanks to our dear Calling all Angels. She told me about the anti nausea patch to take before surgery and God Bless her it worked. My anesthesiologist also did some medication tweaking and actually came to see me that evening around 9:30 PM. to see how I made out. He actually wrote down the dosage for me, so that I could save it for future surgeries. What a great guy. He looked so proud.
I am being good icing and using the cpm machine, but get tired out very quickly. Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend.
Hugs, Kathy
