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Nervous but anticipating TKR

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@ Derby best of luck , try to get sleep tonight. Its really not that bad. Make sure to ask your OS and anesthesiologist to have you nice and sedated. They both will visit with you before surgery , most likey in pre op room. Than after surgery , let nurses know if your in pain . They will help you . So will we . We are here for you . Best wishes
 
@Derby Good luck, we are all behind you here. You are not alone. Good luck and look forward to your first posting after knee replacement. Xox (big hug) your TKR is the same side as mine x x x
 
Good luck Derby! Look forward to your recovery posts.
 
Can't wait to see how @Derby is doing when she is able to update us!!!!

I just started some type of ointment today. I was give a prescription (Bactroban) from the OS to apply in each nostril 2 x per day until Surgery. Anyone else had to do that?
 
No Bactroban prescription from my OS, but was advised to use ‘Chlorohexidine topical soap’ while showering for 3 days prior and 14 days post-op. This is OTC and is available in liquid or cloth form. Also recommended was Colace once a day starting 2 days prior and until off the pain meds. He wants me to do a test run of (one) Oxycontin, 10 days prior to see if there are any adverse reactions. If not, then one more before leaving home the morning of surgery.
Has anyone else been given these instructions?
 
@Derby thinking of you!

I have said since my surgery....it has been in no ways EASY....but in every way....WORTH IT!
 
Tomel said:
No Bactroban prescription from my OS, but was advised to use ‘Chlorohexidine topical soap’ while showering for 3 days prior and 14 days post-op.
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The hospital gave me two bars of the ‘Chlorohexidine topical soap..to use the night before surgery and the morning of surgery.


Tomel said:
He wants me to do a test run of (one) Oxycontin, 10 days prior to see if there are any adverse reactions.
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Wow...I've never heard of that but I'm sure many others have!
 
Wow I am impressed with your doctor trying the one OxyContin beforehand though I have never heard of that. It sounds like that is one less thing to worry about when you have the surgery! I was given one OxyContin when I got to the hospital the morning of surgery and was very fortunate as my pain was well controlled right from the start. Good luck with your upcoming surgery!
 
@Nana moon 27 @chandler @BigBend @Tomel @Derby @Karringtyn @Jozilla @icep707 @referee54 and ALL the rest of the Bonesmart friends I missed tagging (forgive me)!!!!
Well and I finished 3 assignment classes up to March 24th last night!!!! That's 2 weeks after surgery! I am sure I can sit in my bed and type and get some work done when I get home! I love what I am taking so that should help as well! I am going to get my hair trimmed today. I've got a couple more things to pick up and then plan on enjoying this last weekend with my family! I've been running around like a mad woman for a month trying so hard to get everything in order...I have plan A plan B and plan C in place. Just a few more loose ends to tie up before my surgery Monday! WOW MONDAY!!!! Where does time go? It seems like yesterday I had a month! But I accomplished A LOT in this past month!:yes!:
Hope all of you are have a beautiful day!!!!!
 
Hi @suzzee2000, make sure you have plenty of snacks and drinks in your room ready for when you come home after surgery so that if you get peckish you're not constantly calling for someone to get you a cereal bar, fruit or low fat crisps whatever. Have a little stash in your room. Along with iPad, iPod or whatever else inc chargers. Don't forget to remove the loose bath mats on your bathroom floor ready for when you come out. I already told you what happened to me with them. Try and think ahead as to what you would like in your room. This is going to be your little island/oasis, so you need to make it as comfortable and well equipped as possible.
Take care love Nana moon 27 xox
 
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make sure you have plenty of snacks and drinks in your room ready for when you come home after surgery so that if you get peckish you're not constantly calling for someone to get you a cereal bar, fruit or low fat crisps whatever. Have a little stash in your room.
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I am going for some snacks I will have to hid them...with 4 kids they might all be eaten before I return to my "oasis":heehee:

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Yes....because when you get home from hospital.....you want your oasis to be comfy and you won't want to do a thing!!!!
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It's almost like I am welcoming doing nothing for a bit!!! I'm so so tired. My knees make me tired all the time. I love that saying my "oasis"!! :SUNsmile: I have my Florida calendar next to my bed pinned to the wall with great anticipation of being able to walk with the children along the boardwalks and beach.....when we go down in August!!! :happydance::happydance:

I'm off for snacks, post office, and hair appointment! OH and BTW...my darling daughter in law came over and gave me a wonderful pedicure!!!! Felt awesome!!
 
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Hi @suzzee2000 ! We will both be in our surgeries in just a few days. I'm also getting all my to do lists crossed off and making new ones for who's helping when. I can't imagine having to do this with 4 little ones. My 3 boys are adults with families so I have a wealth of family and friends ready to help me now instead of me taking care of them. I feel really lucky about that. I'm struggling with filling out the forms for durable power of attorney and living will, but only because I don't know which son to choose to put on the forms! I trust them all and trust that they know my wishes aready. I'm am looking forward to this being behind me and being able to do things I haven't done in a long time. I was talking to 2 colleagues yesterday who have each had knee replacements and they are both so happy they did it. Neither one said it was easy, but both said it was the best decision they'd made and wished they'd done it sooner!
Good luck with your surgery and rehab - I'll be thinking about you.
 
@Taylor2 :goodpost::iagree: Everything you said is how I feel too!!!! My oldest son is in charge because he is the oldest.:) That way the rest don't think anything about it! I so am excited we are having our surgeries on the same day!!! We will help each other along the way!!! Thanks for the nice message!!!!! :):)
 
I just off the phone with my cousin who had BTKR in December 2010...I remember when she had it done and was doing really well but I couldn't remember the details so when I asked her tonight she said she woke up 3 days later in the nursing home! She doesn't remember anything about being in the hospital! Then she went to "Rehab" for a week, then went to her sister's for a week and then drove herself home with her sister and brother in law following her to make sure she got home and in the house ok!! Her Doctor told her he had never had patient like her. .I HOPE IT'S IN THE GENES!!!! :heehee: She did so well that she went back to work in 4 weeks and has never looked back!
She said she thinks she did so well because she is alone and depends on herself for everything so her mindset was I HAVE TO do this and get better because I have no one to help me......I don't know I just know some people are really blessed with a quick recovery!!
 
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