ulrich2000
junior member
- Joined
- Apr 21, 2019
- Messages
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- Age
- 59
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- United States
- Gender
- Male
In summary:
BTKR - Computer Guided Journey II BCS (S&N)
Anesthesia - Combined Spinal / Epidural, Adductor Canal and IPACK blocks
In hospital for 6 days
Anticoagulation - Xarelto
Pain meds - Tylenol Extended release, Celebrex, Tramadol, Dilaudid (minimal)
Sleep meds - Melatonin, extra pain meds, Benadryl if all else fails
Vitamins - C,D, folate, iron, multi
Best post-op friends:
Wife and Son!
A home PT with a gentle approach
Pain meds
Relatively inexpensive recliner which goes completely flat - home base for 2 weeks (a sheepskin seat pad highly recommended for the lower back) I use a wedge for elevation frequently
Game Ready Ice+Compression unit
Pain meds
Swing arm Computer / iPad stands
Kindle
Netflix / Amazon Prime
Pets
At 22 days post op ROM is pretty decent. Pain is improving. The right side is still more swollen and stiffer. No surprise. It was way more damaged and bow legged so took lots of manipulation. I’ve walked for 10-15 minutes with crutches and let night made the first ascent to the second floor of the house and slept in my own bed. Sleep is improving.
Now I’m preparing for the transitions. Home PT will end. Thinking about outpatient PT but in no rush. I’m doing some work at home (email, conference calls etc.) but will eventually need to get back to work. I’m not rushing it.
There’s a lot of great advice on this forum and a lot of stories to learn from. Thanks everyone. Experience is the best teacher.
BTKR - Computer Guided Journey II BCS (S&N)
Anesthesia - Combined Spinal / Epidural, Adductor Canal and IPACK blocks
In hospital for 6 days
Anticoagulation - Xarelto
Pain meds - Tylenol Extended release, Celebrex, Tramadol, Dilaudid (minimal)
Sleep meds - Melatonin, extra pain meds, Benadryl if all else fails
Vitamins - C,D, folate, iron, multi
Best post-op friends:
Wife and Son!
A home PT with a gentle approach
Pain meds
Relatively inexpensive recliner which goes completely flat - home base for 2 weeks (a sheepskin seat pad highly recommended for the lower back) I use a wedge for elevation frequently
Game Ready Ice+Compression unit
Pain meds
Swing arm Computer / iPad stands
Kindle
Netflix / Amazon Prime
Pets
At 22 days post op ROM is pretty decent. Pain is improving. The right side is still more swollen and stiffer. No surprise. It was way more damaged and bow legged so took lots of manipulation. I’ve walked for 10-15 minutes with crutches and let night made the first ascent to the second floor of the house and slept in my own bed. Sleep is improving.
Now I’m preparing for the transitions. Home PT will end. Thinking about outpatient PT but in no rush. I’m doing some work at home (email, conference calls etc.) but will eventually need to get back to work. I’m not rushing it.
There’s a lot of great advice on this forum and a lot of stories to learn from. Thanks everyone. Experience is the best teacher.