Wow - you have this discharge well coordinated! Safe journey @2 for Jeff . Your new pain free life is finally happening!
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Yay @ 2 for Jeff ! No more bone on bone pain - ever ! Make sure you don't overdo it though, keep resting and icing, you know the drill xx
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I'm going home between 1 and 2 pm. 
Thanks for all your support
Thanks for all your support
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Made it home and I'm in my own bed.
Let the healing begin
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Me2
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Yea for you Jeff! It is so nice second time around to know what's next -- little things like sorbet stashes almost make me wish I had third hip to get done -- NOT 
Enjoy your recovery x2 . To me, it was so much less stressful .
Enjoy your recovery x2 . To me, it was so much less stressful .
mydog
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Jeff - hope you are doing well today. Good tip about the pharmacy across the street from HSS - I will be doing the same thing as my discharge will also be on a Sunday.
Oh no!!!! Just caught up with Walking Dead....how could they kill off Tyrece - one of the all time great characters.....
Oh no!!!! Just caught up with Walking Dead....how could they kill off Tyrece - one of the all time great characters.....
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@mydog Hi Sheila, I'm doing good. I have to get my bowels back up and running again.
It's such a relief after that first movement. I just had mine today (4 days after surgery )
It's a battle for the next 6 weeks between fiber and your pain meds.
For me it's the same as back in November ( 4 days after surgery that I had a movement)
I don't get enough fiber in my diet so immediately my wife and I have to tweak the stool softer and laxatives meds along with the prunes.
I start out with 5 prunes after each meal and follow the instruction as the Dr. ordered for the stool softeners.
I can here in my coworkers voices as they ask me on the phone..... am I coming back or how I'm doing, that they realy don't care, and when I tell them I'm feeling great they seem to be disappointed.
What a shame... I worked 29 years with most of them to.....But that's okay, maybe I will change careers and work at the Hospital For Special Services one day. I would love that.
Chloe has been at my side all day. She's taking my temperature every hour and writing it down and about every 2 hours she makes me play follow the leader through out the house ( to keep me moving )
Wifey has a note pad out and she records the times and doses of each pill that I take.
Now let's talk about you.
Big day coming up, and you will be fine. Just keep busy even on the day of the surgery.
I printed out a few short stories and brought them with me after check in because at that point you will put on hospital gown and put belongings in a bag. I was reading up until they wheeled me in the O.R.
Hang in there
We are all here for you
Se Ya.....Jeff
Ps. We recorded last nights walking dead and will watch it tonight
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It's such a relief after that first movement. I just had mine today (4 days after surgery )
It's a battle for the next 6 weeks between fiber and your pain meds.
For me it's the same as back in November ( 4 days after surgery that I had a movement)
I don't get enough fiber in my diet so immediately my wife and I have to tweak the stool softer and laxatives meds along with the prunes.
I start out with 5 prunes after each meal and follow the instruction as the Dr. ordered for the stool softeners.
I can here in my coworkers voices as they ask me on the phone..... am I coming back or how I'm doing, that they realy don't care, and when I tell them I'm feeling great they seem to be disappointed.
What a shame... I worked 29 years with most of them to.....But that's okay, maybe I will change careers and work at the Hospital For Special Services one day. I would love that.
Chloe has been at my side all day. She's taking my temperature every hour and writing it down and about every 2 hours she makes me play follow the leader through out the house ( to keep me moving )
Wifey has a note pad out and she records the times and doses of each pill that I take.
Now let's talk about you.
Big day coming up, and you will be fine. Just keep busy even on the day of the surgery.
I printed out a few short stories and brought them with me after check in because at that point you will put on hospital gown and put belongings in a bag. I was reading up until they wheeled me in the O.R.
Hang in there
We are all here for you
Se Ya.....Jeff
Ps. We recorded last nights walking dead and will watch it tonight
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Jeff,
Great report. I am so happy for you about your recovery going well. And you have a wonderful family, that counts the most. About your co-workers, you are not the first person to post thoughts like that here. And we all learn that the number of people who really care about us is small; family and a few friends typically. It's the way we are as humans. Just rejoice in your wonderful family.
Mark
Great report. I am so happy for you about your recovery going well. And you have a wonderful family, that counts the most. About your co-workers, you are not the first person to post thoughts like that here. And we all learn that the number of people who really care about us is small; family and a few friends typically. It's the way we are as humans. Just rejoice in your wonderful family.
Mark
copsham
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Hi Jeff, It is great to hear your progress. I can picture Chloe caring for you and was thinking she would make a lovely nurse, then quickly changed it to she would make a good doctor!
I told my little 4 y old grandson that I "had a sore leg" i.e. I could not get down on the floor to play trains. He asked if I had an "ouchey" - the name he calls a scratch or craze. When I said I had, he wanted me to put put a sticky plaster on it. An hour later he was asking "Is it better now"
In respect of bowels I found that drinking a glass of coconut water first thing in the morning really kept me going! I found a lovely coconut water with expresso coffee in it which I love.
Yes it is strange the role that friends and/or family take. I have some friends who want me to say "yes I am fine" so when I said that it was a bit of a struggle you could tell that they did not want to hear. It is hard to understand.
It is an exciting time though with all of the changes and developments. (When I am in an "off" mood I wonder when is this going to end!)
Best wishes
Karen
I told my little 4 y old grandson that I "had a sore leg" i.e. I could not get down on the floor to play trains. He asked if I had an "ouchey" - the name he calls a scratch or craze. When I said I had, he wanted me to put put a sticky plaster on it. An hour later he was asking "Is it better now"
In respect of bowels I found that drinking a glass of coconut water first thing in the morning really kept me going! I found a lovely coconut water with expresso coffee in it which I love.
Yes it is strange the role that friends and/or family take. I have some friends who want me to say "yes I am fine" so when I said that it was a bit of a struggle you could tell that they did not want to hear. It is hard to understand.
It is an exciting time though with all of the changes and developments. (When I am in an "off" mood I wonder when is this going to end!)
Best wishes
Karen
CanukTriMom
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Well sounds like you have worked everything out
. Those stool softeners are no joke. The one I really liked was from Walmart , all natural, and works overnight while you sleep......bran muffin and a coffee for breakfast and you all set. It is called Senokat and is a gelcap.
Did you catch the SNL 40th show? It was great, we were just killing ourselves with laughter....some true classic sketch comedy. We are buried underground snow right now and there are days were I would rather sleep than haul my butt to the gym. So sounds like things are back to normal finally! I am starting to feel like a bear.
So how are you feeling? Looking back would you rather have had the two at once? As for your fathead coworkers....in the words of Tony Soprano...."fuggah about it".
Chloe is taking good care of her Dad, celebrate with chocolate!
Hang in there buddy!
Cheryl
Well sounds like you have worked everything out
. Those stool softeners are no joke. The one I really liked was from Walmart , all natural, and works overnight while you sleep......bran muffin and a coffee for breakfast and you all set. It is called Senokat and is a gelcap. Did you catch the SNL 40th show? It was great, we were just killing ourselves with laughter....some true classic sketch comedy. We are buried underground snow right now and there are days were I would rather sleep than haul my butt to the gym. So sounds like things are back to normal finally! I am starting to feel like a bear.
So how are you feeling? Looking back would you rather have had the two at once? As for your fathead coworkers....in the words of Tony Soprano...."fuggah about it".
Chloe is taking good care of her Dad, celebrate with chocolate!
Hang in there buddy!
Cheryl
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@CanukTriMom Hi Cheryl, I missed the SNL Anniversary thingy. But I did catch some clips on the news. It looked pretty funny.
As far as -would I do anything differently, like getting both hips at the same time.
No, I think If I do everything now the same as 3 month ago I will be in good shape with my recovery.
So I wouldn't change a thing.
Today I'm feeling so so Cheryl, thanks for asking. The swelling and pain is a bit much today. Probably because of my first day of P.T.
But I know the routine. It will get better.
I'm just wondering how bad does it get up there in Canada (snow wise)??
I requested the same visiting nurse and same in home physical therapist and they both came today.
I hope you can dig your way out of the house tomorrow and have a good work out.
Time to elevate and Ice up.
See Ya.... Jeff
As far as -would I do anything differently, like getting both hips at the same time.
No, I think If I do everything now the same as 3 month ago I will be in good shape with my recovery.
So I wouldn't change a thing.
Today I'm feeling so so Cheryl, thanks for asking. The swelling and pain is a bit much today. Probably because of my first day of P.T.
But I know the routine. It will get better.
I'm just wondering how bad does it get up there in Canada (snow wise)??
I requested the same visiting nurse and same in home physical therapist and they both came today.
I hope you can dig your way out of the house tomorrow and have a good work out.
Time to elevate and Ice up.
See Ya.... Jeff
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Are you kidding me ????
It's been one week already ?
Wow! I'm dealing with all the swelling and stiffness and I'm just beginning feel a tad bit stronger in my legs.
I only had one session of PT at home but I do some stretching and exercises on my own with Chloe 3 times a day and I'm beginning to see progress
I'll keep you posted
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It's been one week already ?
Wow! I'm dealing with all the swelling and stiffness and I'm just beginning feel a tad bit stronger in my legs.
I only had one session of PT at home but I do some stretching and exercises on my own with Chloe 3 times a day and I'm beginning to see progress
I'll keep you posted
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I forgot how much work it is to get better.
Ouch!! You gotta really do you part.
I can't wait wait for the summer !
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Ouch!! You gotta really do you part.
I can't wait wait for the summer !
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Don't push the exercises @2 for Jeff ! Easy does it, slow and steady. You have been through 2 major surgeries and a fairly short space of time. Be good to yourself!
mydog
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Hi Jeff - Hope you are doing well. Spent the weekend at the sister I will be recovering at and dropped off my "recovery" clothes and my little dog. Wow. Little Bella knew something was up and was not happy when I left
I have two days more of work and then I am off! Since Friday, have stopped all aleve and vit supp. Didn't realize how hard that was going to be. Am in a lot of pain and can't sleep - I need melatonin to sleep.
I have to call the os office tomorrow. Surely they want me well rested before surgery....?
TV shows for recovering..: Orpheon Black (?) hearing great things about the show....
Hard to believe that next week...at this time...I will have had the surgery and be in my recliner (ha!) at my sisters!
All of my crazy, athletic family is so excited for me to get back in the game!
I am such a wuss. Big sister, who is a doctor, will be with me on the big day. There will be tears on my end (heck...flowing all the time now)....and her job is really to say.."hi, I'm Dr. Roberts. You need to give my sister something. Put her out Now.... NOW!" LOL
Anyway - I hope you are doing well. How do you compare the first surgery/recovery to the second? Curious.
Best wishes to you Big Jeff.
Sheila
I have two days more of work and then I am off! Since Friday, have stopped all aleve and vit supp. Didn't realize how hard that was going to be. Am in a lot of pain and can't sleep - I need melatonin to sleep.
I have to call the os office tomorrow. Surely they want me well rested before surgery....?
TV shows for recovering..: Orpheon Black (?) hearing great things about the show....
Hard to believe that next week...at this time...I will have had the surgery and be in my recliner (ha!) at my sisters!
All of my crazy, athletic family is so excited for me to get back in the game!
I am such a wuss. Big sister, who is a doctor, will be with me on the big day. There will be tears on my end (heck...flowing all the time now)....and her job is really to say.."hi, I'm Dr. Roberts. You need to give my sister something. Put her out Now.... NOW!" LOL
Anyway - I hope you are doing well. How do you compare the first surgery/recovery to the second? Curious.
Best wishes to you Big Jeff.
Sheila
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@mydog Hi Sheila,
My muscles are starting to give in to those stretching exercises. (There stating to loosen up. )
Today I had to watch from the window as my wife and daughter cleaned the snow off of both cars.
I know your day is coming up and I want you to know you will breeze through it.
You and your family will sit in the family Atrium for about an hour.
The first time they call you it's nothing. Just wrist band and double check your drivers license and insurance card. That's just 5 minutes tops then you could go back and sit with family.
Next time they call you its to be prept. So you can kiss your family.
At this point I brought a few short stories I printed out to read. Family members can come to see you.
You can be up to 3 hours in prep.
They will ask you to put on a hospital gown and remove all clothing.
In this area they will shave the surgical sight, ask lots of questions to confirm things, hook up I.v., meet and greet your Anesthesiologist, and the last thing before they roll you away to surgery, is your surgeon will come in and sign your leg with a marker.
When he does that it's just a matter of time.
Now you can go to the bathroom as much as you want in this area up until the surgery. (You have to carry your I.V. bag with you )
What I did for both Surgeries at the point they called me from the family atrium was try to remember every bodies name that I came in contact with ,at that point ,all the way through discharge. (It keeps your brain busy)
I would guess some of them remember me because I kind of talk a lot.
Here are some people That I had.
John: he shaved surgical area.
Nigel: Anesthesiologist .
Kimora: Anesthesiologist.
Mirna: PACU nurse.
Amelda: PACU nurse.
Alma: PACU nurse.
If you get a room on the 7th floor I had:
Vladimir: daytime nurse
Ron: daytime nurse
Richard : night time nurse
Noi: daytime nurses aid
Ava: night time nurses aid
Olivia: night time nurses aid
Margaret: physical Therapist
Mia: physical Therapist
I can go on and on. These people are all so nice.
Anyway I'm just trying to put your mind at ease. You will be fine.
My room mate and I clicked right from the start. His name was Bill from Long Island. Bill and I became friends and we email each other ever since we got discharged on Sunday.
Right after surgery and before I had a room, I had my wife bring my IPhone, charger, and extension cord.
Whatever you do don't forget the extension cord and charger.
Poor Bella, your right, they know. But you will go in on a Friday and home on Sunday like me.
If you want your prescriptions filled before you leave , the pharmacy will send someone to your room to get your prescription card. Then the Physicians Assistant will fax your prescriptions over. Now your Copay for meds have to be paid. I had to have my wife call the pharmacy with credit card info. She also had to text me a picture of my prescription card so I could show the pharmacy assistant.
Lots of things and I hope I'm of some help.
I'm doing ok Sheila. I don't like the swelling but I can remember 3 and 4 weeks after first surgery, and I was ready for anything. So I'm very optimistic.
Keep in touch ok. Right up to the last minute.
I will be thinking of you.
Take care...,,,Jeff
P.S. I was in the Hospital on Valentines Day so today my wife and Chloe was in the kitchen all day making me some sweets.
Chocolate cake roll with strawberry filling, and homemade chocolate turtles with almonds.
Wifey loves to cook and I love to eat
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My muscles are starting to give in to those stretching exercises. (There stating to loosen up. )
Today I had to watch from the window as my wife and daughter cleaned the snow off of both cars.
I know your day is coming up and I want you to know you will breeze through it.
You and your family will sit in the family Atrium for about an hour.
The first time they call you it's nothing. Just wrist band and double check your drivers license and insurance card. That's just 5 minutes tops then you could go back and sit with family.
Next time they call you its to be prept. So you can kiss your family.
At this point I brought a few short stories I printed out to read. Family members can come to see you.
You can be up to 3 hours in prep.
They will ask you to put on a hospital gown and remove all clothing.
In this area they will shave the surgical sight, ask lots of questions to confirm things, hook up I.v., meet and greet your Anesthesiologist, and the last thing before they roll you away to surgery, is your surgeon will come in and sign your leg with a marker.
When he does that it's just a matter of time.
Now you can go to the bathroom as much as you want in this area up until the surgery. (You have to carry your I.V. bag with you )
What I did for both Surgeries at the point they called me from the family atrium was try to remember every bodies name that I came in contact with ,at that point ,all the way through discharge. (It keeps your brain busy)
I would guess some of them remember me because I kind of talk a lot.
Here are some people That I had.
John: he shaved surgical area.
Nigel: Anesthesiologist .
Kimora: Anesthesiologist.
Mirna: PACU nurse.
Amelda: PACU nurse.
Alma: PACU nurse.
If you get a room on the 7th floor I had:
Vladimir: daytime nurse
Ron: daytime nurse
Richard : night time nurse
Noi: daytime nurses aid
Ava: night time nurses aid
Olivia: night time nurses aid
Margaret: physical Therapist
Mia: physical Therapist
I can go on and on. These people are all so nice.
Anyway I'm just trying to put your mind at ease. You will be fine.
My room mate and I clicked right from the start. His name was Bill from Long Island. Bill and I became friends and we email each other ever since we got discharged on Sunday.
Right after surgery and before I had a room, I had my wife bring my IPhone, charger, and extension cord.
Whatever you do don't forget the extension cord and charger.
Poor Bella, your right, they know. But you will go in on a Friday and home on Sunday like me.
If you want your prescriptions filled before you leave , the pharmacy will send someone to your room to get your prescription card. Then the Physicians Assistant will fax your prescriptions over. Now your Copay for meds have to be paid. I had to have my wife call the pharmacy with credit card info. She also had to text me a picture of my prescription card so I could show the pharmacy assistant.
Lots of things and I hope I'm of some help.
I'm doing ok Sheila. I don't like the swelling but I can remember 3 and 4 weeks after first surgery, and I was ready for anything. So I'm very optimistic.
Keep in touch ok. Right up to the last minute.
I will be thinking of you.
Take care...,,,Jeff
P.S. I was in the Hospital on Valentines Day so today my wife and Chloe was in the kitchen all day making me some sweets.
Chocolate cake roll with strawberry filling, and homemade chocolate turtles with almonds.
Wifey loves to cook and I love to eat
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copsham
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How can you send out chocolate cake when I am just planning what to have for breakfast!
It certainly is "hard work" post op I feel I am busy with simple practical things. My high lights so far have been
walking down our country lane yesterday and making a Nigella Lawson clementine cakev the week before! I am 5 weeks post op and the progress is definitely harder slower than I thought! But then I did think I would be back to "normal " in 2 weeks!
It certainly is "hard work" post op I feel I am busy with simple practical things. My high lights so far have been
walking down our country lane yesterday and making a Nigella Lawson clementine cakev the week before! I am 5 weeks post op and the progress is definitely harder slower than I thought! But then I did think I would be back to "normal " in 2 weeks!
Wow @mydog , I hope Jeff's detailed post helped to ease your mind. I find that being able to visualise everything makes it easier to deal with. Many area are now making videos for pre-op patients to take a virtual "stroll" around the hospital.
@2 for Jeff Your wife's sweets look great! Can you please pass some my way?
@2 for Jeff Your wife's sweets look great! Can you please pass some my way?
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