@beachy, I finally had a chance to read your entire recovery thread. Thanks for writing about so many of the experiences that I (and others) have had or will have. Knowing that each of us doesn't have to go through this alone, and how we can learn from each other is priceless! As a bonus, I appreciate your sense of humor and thank you for several lol moments as I read your comments.
Although I knew we had the metal allergy issues in common, I don't recall knowing that you and I also share allergy to aspirin and NSAIDs. That was a recurring issues for years as my osteoarthritis developed, since I would get frequent suggestions about "just take some Advil" for my cranky knee to feel better.
No surprise, but I'm doing the Lovenox injections also. One of the hospital nurses who was showing me how to do this said, "First, grab a little real estate." My surgeon only wants me to do this therapy for 10 days, so that means only 2 more punctures to go. I've been more active than I expected, particularly since it's 52 steps each way from recliner to master bathroom (where commode is placed over toilet). That's definitely the best motivation to be up and moving!
I had to laugh especially after reading about your saga with the Poop Fairy. After that first post-op visit on Sunday morning, I've had two subsequent early morning visits (Monday and today) that were more dramatic. The lightbulb just went on about an hour ago when I realized that I had 3 days of IV antibiotics! No wonder I'm having diarrhea. Planning a little organic Greek yogurt this afternoon.
I've got more to write, but will plan that for later this afternoon. Time for a quick pee, and then a recliner nap before lunchtime.
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