GrassValleyMe
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- Nov 19, 2019
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- 71
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Just had my 6wk post-op for partial knee. Surgeon wasn't happy (95deg), and wants to schedule manipulation under sedation to break up scar tissue. I live alone in a rural area. Hospital is a tough 135 miles away (takes from 3 to 5.5 hours in the car excluding breaks). I didn't tolerate oxy so used only Ibuprofen from day 3. Paid an agency caregiver 4hrs/day for first week, then 4hrs/wk thereafter. So have to do everything myself - 3 cats, bring in firewood during power outages (#4 is coming up tomorrow), get myself to appointments (had to pay my handyman to take me to the grocery store and bank to pay him!). Don't have a ton of spare income. Most of my friends are elderly, or live several miles away ( my church is 15 miles away), family are all 6,000 miles away, husband died 10 yrs ago. I've worked hard at PT, and overdone it in the garden a couple of times, pulling weeds. Swelling is gone, and incision healing is beautiful (I heal well).
Here's the question. It's mid November. On New years Eve I'm booked on a trip with my friend and former travel agent. My surgeon is on vacation from Dec 16 till Jan, so gave me 2 weeks to decide about him breaking up scar tissue. He wants me to take handfuls of pain meds before each PT session (including oxy and anti-vomit stuff), and have them push me hard. But "surgery" anyway. Says it will "only" put me back a week in rehab. I'm hesitant to do this, especially if I have to drive there in snow, or ask friends to give up a day to take me. Can I break up this internal scar tissue myself? Is it too late if I delay surgical intervention till mid January? (Uggh). Wish I hadn't had surgery.... Already battled with depression for years.
Here's the question. It's mid November. On New years Eve I'm booked on a trip with my friend and former travel agent. My surgeon is on vacation from Dec 16 till Jan, so gave me 2 weeks to decide about him breaking up scar tissue. He wants me to take handfuls of pain meds before each PT session (including oxy and anti-vomit stuff), and have them push me hard. But "surgery" anyway. Says it will "only" put me back a week in rehab. I'm hesitant to do this, especially if I have to drive there in snow, or ask friends to give up a day to take me. Can I break up this internal scar tissue myself? Is it too late if I delay surgical intervention till mid January? (Uggh). Wish I hadn't had surgery.... Already battled with depression for years.