Nervous but anticipating TKR

[BigBend]

Here's hoping it is in your genes, @suzzee2000 ! My brother had both hips replaced at once and was mountain climbing weeks later. I know now that knee surgery is a whole different thing, but I'm using him as my inspiration for recovery!

Though I have friends who will help me as much as I will let them, I know my recovery is on me. Of all my surgery fears, being on my own doesn't make the top ten!

Good luck, @Taylor2 on Monday, too!

 

[Nana moon 27]

Hi @suzzee2000 that's great news about your cousin. The only thing is tbh you will be looking at 12 weeks before you return to work realistically. Your cousins recovery is exceptional. I hope yours will be as good but just be prepared for the fact that it may not be. Recovery is individual and varies greatly from person to person x x x a lady at my workplace was exactly the same and told me a very similar account. I was really upset when I didn't recover like she did because I'd convinced myself that I would be up and about and back to normal within a month. I am at nine weeks and still struggling at times.

However, you only have to look at Bluetechseekers posts and she has had an incredible recovery with her BTKR. You are going in with a good positive attitude and this will help you immensely with your recovery. It's strange because it seems like a lot of people who have both done appear to recover better than single knee replacements.

I slept for about two hours, that's getting me down the most x x x x x

 

[Nana Mo]

Hi @suzzee2000, I just read through your thread...better late than never! Good luck to you and enjoy your last mobile weekend for a while. The others have said it all already but I just wanted to jump in here to add my support! Enjoy your oasis and ice, elevate and sleep WHENEVER you can! If the DR hasn't mentioned this...start with Milk of Mag right away twice a day and hopefully that will prevent your need for dues to Rick! Worked for me....that is one hurdle I never had to worry about getting over. And drink, drink, drink as much as you can. Looking forward to hearing about your journey on the other side.

 

[suzzee2000]

Of all my surgery fears, being on my own doesn't make the top ten!

lol....I don't blame you on that one!

Here's hoping it is in your genes, @suzzee2000 !

I'm about ready to find out! If I am miserable I won't call her!!!

Your cousins recovery is exceptional.

I know it is so....I have been preparing for the worst and hoping for the best!!

Recovery is individual and varies greatly from person to person

That is very true! :iagree:

 

[yiayia3]

@suzzee2000 just to say all the very best for Monday and enjoy your weekend see you on the other side

 

[suzzee2000]

@yiayia3 Thank You so much!!! I am feeling more confident and excited to get this done. All the well wishes and support from these boards are the contributing factor in helping me get ready for that new life!!! Yes yes I will see you one the other side soon!!!!

 

[icep707]

Suzy Q , your time is hours away . You are as prepared as anyone . Ill be waiting to hear about your experience. The surgery really is much to do about nothing . Its a non event , in hindsight, however I was very serious. If memory serves me my OS gave me 2 celebrex, 1 oxy and 1 xaralto to take the morning of. 1 celebrex the night before. When I left the hospital my prescription was more than I needed. I hope you have been taking stool softeners and have prune juice ready . Those meds can really slow you down . Whos gonna be your primary caretaker ? Whos gonna watch the kids ? You are going to a rehab center , how long ??. Ive been doing well, lately ive been doing much less. More rest . Less is best !! Pain minimal. Thank God! Well Suzy, our prayers are with you . Bye now !

 

[Derby]

I'm back!!! I started a thread on the "post 0p" forum but haven't written much. First of all, thanks to all of you for the well wishes and kind messages. It means so much. To those of you that have had your surgeries since I went for mine, I hope you are hanging in there. They're right, every day get a little bit better. Today is the first time that I feel clear headed and able to sit at the laptop and write.

@suzzee2000 You will do great. Even when you are feeling terrible you are on your way to a much better life. I'm realizing that everything takes time. As kind and patient as you are to people around you....that is the way you need to be with yourself. I will be keeping you in my prayers. When do you have to be at hospital?

 

[waitingtogarden]

Suzzee, I have a great little device to garden without kneeling. It's a wagon, for lack og a better name, with a tractor type seat. Its height can be adjusted up to 19 inches. Has four wheels, hold you tools, etc. and a handle to pull it with. Love it. Got mine at Gardeners Suppy but I imagine there are lots of them around.

Cannot wait until I can garden!!

Chris

 

[referee54]

More rest . Less is best !!

That is the way it should be---and that is what works!

 

[Derby]

@waitingtogarden I agree. I can't wait to get out to my garden. I'm going to check out the item you were describing.

 

[referee54]

@suzzee2000 if you google "garden wagons with a seat" you can see some of them at Sears.com

 

[suzzee2000]

First of all let me say Thank You for thinking of me and always encouraging me @icep707 ! I appreciate it very much!
Yes I am very prepared!! Today I got everything ready for the kids next week in the way of school clothes. I have gallon sized zip lock bags and put an outfit in for each day for each child to make things easier so my husband doesn't go crazy!! Also packed 20 small brown lunch bags with snacks for a week complete with their names on them.
I have packed an over night bag for the hospital and a suitcase (small) for the rehab center. I want to take my laptop did you take yours? I also have an ipod which would be easier to take but it's a pain typing on it! Thanks to all the suggestions from all of you I think I am ready to just relax and spend the day with my family!! My oldest son is coming to visit me and my stepson and just people that love me and want to be with me before my surgery......it's going to be a great day! My husband is going to cook up some good stuff for everyone!!!

I hope you have been taking stool softeners and have prune juice ready .

I have started the stool softenesr and I have a nice box of prunes packed and ready to go with me! I'm kinda tight and don't wanna pay union dues to Rick!

Whos gonna be your primary caretaker ?

My 22 yr old daughter is in College but still living at home so she will be my primary caretaker. Unless my husband is home. I also have my daughter in law to help me if needed.

Whos gonna watch the kids ?

My husband is self employed and is out of town quite a bit but is coming home tonight and taking off until I am out of Rehab. Our son can run the crew while he takes care of the kids and etc.....

You are going to a rehab center , how long ??.

Probably 10 days but I hope I can come home sooner. Believe me I am going to do whatever the Doctor wants me to!

Pain minimal. Thank God! Well Suzy, our prayers are with you .

I am so glad your pain is minimal! Thank You for your prayers it is much appreciated and much needed!!
See you on the other side!!!

Today is the first time that I feel clear headed and able to sit at the laptop and write.

I am so so happy you are doing well Derby!! This makes me feel so much better too!!! I want to take my lap top and hope to!

I will be keeping you in my prayers.When do you have to be at hospital?

Thank You for your prayers Derby!!! Monday 10 am I have surgery....@ 1:00 pm

SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE........................

 

[suzzee2000]

@suzzee2000 if you google "garden wagons with a seat" you can see some of them at Sears.com

Hey THANKS!!! I'm going to check that out! MOTHERS DAY IS COMING IN MAY!!!!! Will have to give the hint to all my kids!

 

[suzzee2000]

Suzzee, I have a great little device to garden without kneeling. It's a wagon, for lack og a better name, with a tractor type seat. Its height can be adjusted up to 19 inches. Has four wheels, hold you tools, etc. and a handle to pull it with. Love it. Got mine at Gardeners Suppy but I imagine there are lots of them around.

Cannot wait until I can garden!!

Chris

Thank you for stopping by @waitingtogarden ....Sounds like my DREAM COME TRUE!!! I am the same as you because I can't wait to be in the garden too!!!!!

 

[Taylor2]

I'll be in surgery at 7 am on Monday. The ideas about Milk of Magnesia and stool softeners are helpful, and I know that will be an issue for me so planning ahead makes sense. I'm going to get some MOM tomorrow! When I used to work in labor and delivery we told the new moms to drink warm prune juice to get things going. For some reason warming it seemed to be even more effective. Good thing I actually like prune juice! got most of my lists checked off, but still a few things to tidy up tomorrow. I think I have everything set up for when I come home but I 'm sure there will be something I forget. Just had my last Saturday night cards friends for a while which was a great distraction.
I am so happy I found this forum. Even though I don't post often I have gotten a lot of support just by reading what others are saying and asking about. What a great and supportive source for information!
Good luck on Monday Suzzee 2000 and the same to all of the March Musketeers! I am so ready to enjoy playing with my grandkids, and not being so limited in so many activities that I used to enjoy. I'm glad I summoned up the courage to go for it. I know the recovery will be hard but the reward in the end will be so worth it. The past week without taking the anti inflammatory meds that were keeping things a little under control has been really tough. Tylenol doesn't really help very much and I can't take pain meds and work. It's just a reminder to me that this is the right decision!
Thanks for all of the great and encouraging posts

 

[dogwheels]

Hi @suzzee2000 - have been scrabbling around on BS Pre-op trying to find your thread. Success!
Just wanted to add my good wishes for tomorrow. I do hope all will go well for you and will be thinking of you tonight as you get yourself geared up for this huge adventure, and tomorrow when it all happens ....
You know we will be watching and waiting to hear from you as soon as you feel up to it - and will be ready to chat, moan, laugh, limerick and sympathise, whenever you need us.
See you on the other side!
Chris X

 

[suzzee2000]

what others are saying and asking about. What a great and supportive source for information!
Good luck on Monday Suzzee 2000 and the same to all of the March Musketeers! I am so ready to enjoy playing with my grandkids, and not being so limited in so many activities that I used to enjoy.

It's it so true Greatest support ever!!!! We couldn't have found a better place!!! Good luck to you too @Taylor2 !! I will be thinking of you as I am driving to the hospital knowing you are probably in recovery and doing well! I sure will be looking forward to finding your post on the other side!!!!

I know the recovery will be hard but the reward in the end will be so worth it.

That's what makes me more at ease is just knowing that fact!!!

The past week without taking the anti inflammatory meds that were keeping things a little under control has been really tough.

I remember when I had to quite taking my Ibuprofen....When the Dr. said it was affecting my kidneys I went into a panic mode KNOWING I was going to be hurting so much more because of the exact same thing!

Hi @suzzee2000 - have been scrabbling around on BS Pre-op trying to find your thread. Success!

(((((((((HUG)))))))) How sweet of you to take the time to find me!! I'm very thankful!! I know what you mean I do the same thing trying to find people!! I'm so glad you did it!!!

you know we will be watching and waiting to hear from you as soon as you feel up to it - and will be ready to chat, moan, laugh, limerick and sympathise, whenever you need us.
See you on the other side!

I am going to post a thread on the other side sometime this evening or in the morning so I can find it and be ready for all of the above!!!
YOU ARE ALL GREAT!!! THANKS AGAIN!!!

 

[Tomel]

Hi Suzzee,
From what you have said I’m sure you have everything in place and ready to go. I’m excited for you and looking forward to hear from you and track your progress on the other side.
I’m sure everything will be smooth sailing. Best of luck from The Windy City,

 

[suzzee2000]

@Tomel Thanks!! You know what?? I am excited too!!! Will see you over there!!!
The windy city does live up to it's name!