Its always something!!

[scaredinCA]

Hi Diana. Well you said it correctly, it is in fact a count down to surgery day. Gee your co pay is $100.00 less than mine! Good for you!! Yes take the good ole ativan if it helps you. I think the morning of surgery I will skip taking it because I know they'll be giving me all sorts of stuff and I don't want to be over-medicated due to low pressure issues. But maybe my bp will be so high it'll be off the charts and in that case I'll take ativan.
My pain is consistant, I don't hurt while sitting, only when standing and walking.

I know you are having one knee done, but in time will you need the other done also?

 

[new knee in June]

Hi Debbie,
My bad knee is the result of a car accident when I was a senior in high school ( 1976 ) My good knee
has minor arthritis & plenty of cartiledge (SP) It does bother me sometimes but no swelling & I'm sure it's
from favoring it for all these years.
Here's a tip for you : when you speak to your anestisiologist (sp) tell him you will be taking Ativan
before surgery ( how many mg.) then they will deduct it from the meds. you will be receiving. Easy & done !
Take Care,
Diana

 

[Ready]

Good Morning Scared. We had an amazing sermon on Sunday about worry. Wish you could have heard it. Check out Matthew 6:25-34.

 

[new knee in June]

Hi Debbie,
I just came from my pre-op app. They said I can use Ativan ( to get in the door of the hospital) Once I make it into hospital I will have GA, femoral block & pain pump.
I am very happy with my decision Also, My hospital just opened a new orthopedic suite & I am one
of the 1st patients to use it May 29 app with PT & surgeon, then surgery June 3rd.
Talk Soon,
Diana

 

[scaredinCA]

Oh Diana thats good news for you. Since the place is new, I'm sure the nurses will be even more attentive to your needs. They'll come in with a fresh attitude and you will reap the benifits 100%.. First you, then me.

 

[new knee in June]

I forgot the best part: Seems I am at the age when they do a pregnancy test (53)
That's one test I don't want to pass I thought you'd get a kick out of this....
Talk Soon,
Diana

 

[scaredinCA]

 

[My way]

I just posted this on Diana's thread but I'll put it here as well.....My aunt had a child at 54! when I was Working as a nurse I worked on the OBS ward. A man in his mid 30's asked if it was possible to see Baby X. I asked if he was the father and he replied "No, I'm the brother"!!!!! Mom was 56! You can't be too careful...

 

[new knee in June]

Hello Debbie,
I just wanted to tell you what a great comfort you have been to all of us
I read what you told Izzie about PT pushing us to do too much. She took your advice & they
are being very gentle with her today We must stick-up for ourselves even in the hospital
with Doc. & nurse's telling us we "must" do this or that.
Lesson learned....
Diana

 

[kneeper]

consult with your surgeon regarding what medication to take the day of the surgery, scared.

 

[Hopper]

Hi you lot! I'm saying hello!
Although I want to join in and follow I'm not getting alerts to keep up. I'm popping in now though.
Nice to catch up.

 

[puffin]

Yes talk to the OS and anaesthetist about what you can take in the days prior to surgery - I went through my meds at my pre-op and they were very helpful

 

[new knee in June]

Hello Debbie,
Hope you are doing well & not in alot of pain Have a nice long memorial day weekend !
I believe we are getting rain until Monday ( Boston) we will still cook-out though. I see Izzie is back
on line tonight- I was so nervous when I didn't hear from her all day I think I had an anxiety attack,
but I didn't do any Ativan ( that's for surgery day) I see the jurors are stuck on if Jodi should get
the death penalty or not.....she should get life with no parole ( make her think about what she did!)
Take Care,
Diana

 

[new knee in June]

Izzie's back home

 

[Grammy59]

Hi Debbie, how are you doing? Haven't heard from you in a while, just wondering if you had scheduled your surgery?? Let me hear from you when you get a chance. Hugs to you.

 

[new knee in June]

Hi Debbie,
How are you? Good I hope. It is so cold here (BOSTON) I am under a comforter with the
heat on I just brought my hanging plants in. Did you read insojobo's recovery thread?
it is hilarious & will make you laugh out loud.
Talk Soon,
Diana

 

[Betsy-Knees-7-2014]

Hi Ya ALL, Well this is my good by to the Pre Op part of my journey. Tomorrow is my day and I am jazzed. Almost all packed gotta take the toe nail polish off and then the shower with that antiseptic stuff. Oh, and I got an I Pod from my mileage points and loaded it with music to sleep and a playlist to exercise or walk by... I have never had one and the quality is so good. I loaded 60's music and can't wait to use it. Saving it for tomorrow.

Cheers, see you on the other side.

 

[kneesrus]

Best of luck, you are both mentally and physically ready and should have a good outcome.
Will be waiting to hear how things went.
David

 

[Jozilla]

Good luck to you! Hope you have an uneventful recovery!!

 

[NightQuilter]

Good luck Betsy! Life will be so much better - and you do sound so well-prepared! Looking forward to your new thread ... on the other side!