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TKR Knees 1 AND 2 up and running

Sheila, after some research and comparisons, I made donations to Haiti relief today. Just thought I'd let you know. (not knee related).
 
Thinking of you doing laundry and setting everything up. You've got this surgery under control! :yes!:
 
Way to go, Mamazipp. Yes, it's knee related! With our new knees we will be better able to serve others in whatever way we can.


Shelia
RTKR - 8/23/16
LTKR - 10/11/16
 
2 days and counting. I woke up and did my usual routine but feel really tired and all my joints ache. Must be the change in weather . Instead of powering through, I'm back in my bed- nest with a good book. Husband will get home this evening -- I was going to make a special dinner, but not sure now. The good news is I have diagnosed myself as "tired" instead of infection, rabies or hante virus :)


Shelia
RTKR - 8/23/16
LTKR - 10/11/16
 
A good place to be with he cooler weather upon us. Sometimes you just need to cuddle up with a good book. If you're looking for another good one I recommend The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. I couldn't put it down.
 
Ha, ha Sheila! At least it seems you will live to see another day!
When I was in Africa, I was a bit obsessed with rabies..and the fact that one would have to be flown to S. Africa for treatment. But no one was bitten!
You know too much.
Enjoy you "tired" day.

:reading:
 
Shelia, if I don't get a chance to get on here tomorrow, I just want to wish you the best Tuesday! I'll be praying for your surgery as well as your time in the hospital & as you get back home. You'll do great! We'll all be here for you! :roseshwr:
 
MamaZ-- how did I miss you were in Africa? Where were you? Yes, yes, rabies was a constant worry. I didn't take the vaccine, by choice, thinking I could easily avoid animals. That was a mistake. We had 3 patients with rabies and it was the most gruesome disease and death I've ever seen.

Jules, that means so much to me. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.

Starting my list/hoarding of non-essential items and to-dos
-hand over credit cards to prevent drug- induced purchases!
- adult coloring book with LED light
- are 14 pillows enough :)??
- fresh lavender bouquet for bedroom
- size extra huge granny panties for ease in donning!
- Japanese fan for random hot flashes
- Christmas cards and thank you notes to keep busy
- iced neckerchief for nausea
- a notebook of prayers, kindnesses, photos and special posts from here (my Happy Book)
- large print Bible (bought one so I can see when my vision is blurred by meds)
- blueberry herbal tea and honey

More to come, I'm sure. :)


Shelia
RTKR - 8/23/16
LTKR - 10/11/16
 
My son, his wife and two daughters lived in India for a couple of years (for work). Three of them had the rabies shots, but their youngest daughter was too young. They had to be very careful to avoid all animals, but it was sometimes difficult, because of the roaming dogs, cats and cattle, and monkeys on their balcony, even in the city.

I was born in the Sudan and lived there for seven years. I still remember my mother's insistence that I avoided the animals there. I do remember seeing one rabid dog.

@sheliac, you'll have the rabies shots before you go back, won't you?
 
@sheliac
Wishing you all the best with upcoming surgery this week:flwrysmile: sending good thoughts your way.
You sound incredibly organized...I love the idea of fresh lavender in the bedroom, makes me want to go out and buy some!
 
Good luck with your next surgery. You'll have a match set of strong knees to continue your work.
 
Sheliac, you forgot your tablet so you can keep us updated,lol

Good luck with your surgery, I know you will do great, you are a pro now :flwrysmile:
 
I love every item on your list. All very important! You're all set.
My understanding about rabies vaccine is that you still need to get to a medical center for anti-rabies shots or something, even with the vaccine. You have 24 hours to get help. I was in Zambia and they don't have that antibody shots there, hence need for Evac to S. Africa.
But we digress!
You will sail through your TKR and early recovery like a charm!

@Celle born in Sudan. Wow! Do you remember much about your early life there?
 
All the very best for tomorrow, hoping you have a successful surgery and uncomplicated recovery.
Love, Tabby xxx
 
mamazipp said:
@Celle born in Sudan. Wow! Do you remember much about your early life there?
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I don't remember very much. I was only seven when we left. I was born there because my father was in the diplomatic service. He and my mother were trapped there by World War II. As he could speak Arabic fluently, my father was co-opted into Intelligence for the duration of the war.
I remember coming to the UK on one of the first troop ships out of Egypt, so that my brother could be born in England.

However, let's get back to Shelia's recovery, shall we? :yes:
 
Wow, Celle. What an amazing family you have! Such wonderful experiences. You must have missed your son in India very much. My son is considering going to Salone for a year (his company allows one year of sabbatical for service work). Of course, I'm worried about his safety there. But proud that he wants to do it.

Majella, thank you! It feels so good to have support. I picked the fresh lavender from the bushes that grow all around the condo. Husband refers to it as stealing! I see it as pruning. I m convinced the bedroom lavender is why I sleep so well. Oils and perfume are a little strong to me, but the light scent of a fresh bouquet is very calming.

UVA -- I have used my phone for this whole recovery. For some reason, my iPad annoys me except for reading.

MamaZ-- Wowsers ! What a cool experience that must have been. Yes, a vaccine is still needed, but we did have that available in Salone. Unfortunately it was always too late for the patients. It was pretty easy to avoid dogs and cats, but I was not prepared for the patients. They became very violent and required restraining, a no meds sedated them. Ebola deaths were bad, but there was always hope , no matter how slight. Rabies, no hope, just a horrible and painful death.

Sorry. That took a sad turn. But a good reminder for me and how blessed I am . I was thinking today of pain meds. Narcotics were not allowed in Saline. All we had was tramadol and a limited amount of that. Here, it would be malpractice not to provide pain relief. There, pain relief was a luxury and rarely happened.

I woke up feeling good (not flu-like). So glad for that. Still putting last minute things together. They will call me with surgery time today. I'm sure I'll be hanging out here's lot. You guys are my touchstones and best anti-anxiety strategy available!

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Shelia
RTKR - 8/23/16
LTKR - 10/11/16
 
Tabby and NB -- thank you! The downside of phone typing is that it requires a memory of greater than 30 seconds !


Shelia
RTKR - 8/23/16
LTKR - 10/11/16
 
My surgery is not til 3 PM tomorrow. Meaning I arrive at surgicenter at 1 PM. That means I'll be the third case of the day. I hope they're not all tired and rushing to get out of there :(


Shelia
RTKR - 8/23/16
LTKR - 10/11/16
 
Think of them as warmed up. I always play better golf after a few holes and warmed up. I presume it is the same way with surgeons. You will be in my thoughts for a great outcome.
 
Does that mean you'll be coming home late at night? Do they ever keep patients over night?
The worst part is waiting I'd think. I was the first one of the day and liked that I didn't have to wait around.
 
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