TKR Blue skies and a new knee

[Shellbelle]

Here I am the night before surgery. Wow, did this month go fast looking back. I am all ready to have this done and start recovering. My surgery is scheduled for noon, and I told the doctor to be sure he eats lunch as he told me he has two "difficult" cases before it is my turn!
Good night to all, and I will be checking back in when the brain, eyes and fingers can work all work together. I am so grateful for the support and friends I have found here. xx

 

[skigirl]

Shellbelle, I hope your surgery goes well---it is really a relief to be on the recovery road with all the anxiety behind you.

 

[landoz]

All the best Shelly I will be thinking of you tomorrow and wishing you all the best for your recovery

 

[Toothfairy]

I am thinking about you today Shelly, I hope all goes smoothly with your surgery.
You will soon be slipping and sliding down the recovery road with a super shiny new knee.
Look forward to your post whenever you are up to it,
Hugs, Toothfairy x

 

[Grammy59]

Prayers for you as you begin your journey on the other side. Look forward to hearing from you when you feel like it.

 

[Baystater]

Love the title of your recovery thread! All the best for your big day today - so nice the waiting is over

 

[robynhood]

Got everything crossed for you for a trouble free op and a successful recovery. Will wait to hear from you. As im writing this you are half an hour in.OI my gosh thats weird to think. Good luck x

 

[lmcmichael]

Thinking of you today, Shellbelle! Hoping things go BETTER than planned. Update us when you feel like it.

 

[forevergimpy]

Best wishes to you! Hope the wait until noon didn't feel too long. We can't wait to hear from you once you have that brand new knee to brag about!

 

[Shellbelle]

hi everyone, thanks for all the thoughts and good wishes. surgery went very well, I opted to
have a spinal with a femoral block and the nite nite med. I woke up fully alert, no pain. 4 hrs
post-op now, had a light supper and lots of water to drink. have cpm machine going and quite
comfy. only issue is holy cow itching. IV benadryl did not even touch it. Going quite well so far!

 

[skigirl]

Shelley, you are itching from a reaction to one of the meds---have the nurses track it down for you.

 

[new knee in June]

You did it, you did it, you did it Glad to hear you're doing well. Please keep us posted
on your recovery.
sincerely,
Diana

 

[Lexismom]

So good to hear from you; I was thinking of you on and off all day Thursday!! You sound great (besides the itching) When can you go home? Did you walk yet? Keep us posted.

 

[Grammy59]

Hey Shelly, so good to hear from you, sounds like you are doing good. One of the meds making you itch? Maybe they can determine what is. Hope you stay comfortable during your hospital stay, and they can give the right combination of meds as you start recovery. Hugs

 

[eaglesnest]

Hi Shelly , so glad your doing well, I have been thinking of you, well done. Stay comfy and rest.
Hugs to you Sending you flowers
L

 

[kimejen]

Shelly, terrific new. So glad it's over for you and the op went so well. Take care. Big hugs. Jenny

 

[KathyH]

Congratulations, Shelly. Good to be reporting at four hours. I remember that itching when I was in hospital and I thought it was the morphine. However I have taken two Tramadol the last couple of days and have been itching like mad Small price to pay though, me finks.

I hope you continue to do well. Keep us posted

 

[landoz]

Great news Shelly glad everything is going smoothly for you (except a little itch). You take care and keep up the good work!

 

[landoz]

Great news Shelly glad everything is going smoothly for you (except a little itch). You take care and keep up the good work!

 

[gami]

Hi Shelly all done..hope they've stopped that itching for you...take it easy girl and welcome to the recovery ride

hugs Gami