No more days? What? Wait.... ONE Sleep?

[AgilityDog]

I'm not exactly sure what 'Bone Class' is. My DH is going to be with me as he is the one with a brain that is not like a sieve. I am writing everything down and reading everything 3 times. It helps.

 

[Layla]

Wow! @AgilityDog
That is crazy. I've never heard that.
For me...It was recommended I sleep on clean sheets the night before surgery, after showering with Hibiclens
Then shower with Hibiclens again the morning of surgery, after all of the soap and conditioner was rinsed from my hair. I also had to swab my nose 2x daily with Mupirocin for 5 days pre-op

 

[Poodles]

Oh goodness, @AgilityDog! You are going to need to hire a housekeeper to keep up with all that laundry! That's crazy.

 

[Layla]

Hi AD and @Mascaramom
Bone Class or Joint Class is usually just a meeting with a nurse at the place where your surgery will take place.
Usually going over any meds you'll be taking, supplies you may need, possibly a tour of the area you'll be staying in etc Stuff like that.
Kidding aside, it is informative and a time for you to ask any questions you have.

 

[Poodles]

@Layla The nose swabs. I had no idea what it was. Had to swab each nostril for 10 seconds, wait a minute, the got two new swabs to do it again. It was like a betadine solution?

 

[anny]

crumbs @AgilityDog .....talk about squeaky clean! and you certainly won't be stuck for something to do with all that washing.....maybe it's a distraction technique

 

[Layla]

Hi @Poodles Hope your recovery is still going well!
From what I've read online it states that more than 80% of the time, infections result because of Staph aureus (MRSA) that we are carrying in our nose, or on our skin.
My OS recommended I swab for 5 days. I've read here of some others who were advised to do the same.

 

[AgilityDog]

I'm looking forward to Bone Class! It seemed like I was asked about MSRA several times in one conversation. I'm going to get new saline nasal spray. I will do Hibiclense the night before and morning of. I'm going to soak my feet. You know how hard it is to get all that polish off.

 

[Layla]

I don't think you need to remove polish from toes unless you were advised.
Fingernails, yes as it's a way to monitor oxygen levels...blue nail beds.....not good!

 

[AgilityDog]

I already did. I look at it as on opportunity to exfoliate my feet and make them baby soft. Cause it's gotta last

 

[Bevlah]

@AgilityDog I would recommend exfoliated feet if you can get someone to do it for you as smooth heels help with those god awful stockings! My partner said until my heels were done, it was like pulling the stockings over velcro! We live and learn eh?? Roll on your date my lovey, don't be scared it's really not as bad as you are imagining and you will be asleep for the procedure and when you wake up everybody will be spoiling you

 

[Mojo333]

Many have talked about going to a pre-op class. I didn't get one
Let me know what I missed. It sounds like you have all under control and that your OS is being very particular so as to ensure no complications and a very successful surgery.
You've got this!

 

[MammaT]

My joint camp, as they call it, was an actual class type set up. Around 15 scheduled joint replacement folks scheduled for knee, hip, to shoulder, and their care giver. Went over what to expect when you get to surgery center, preop procedure (( only have to do clean sheets the night before), the wash, anesthesiologist, physical therapy. Showed folks how to use assistive devices, house set up, etc. of course, I found the first one most helpful,but the second one gave me a good refresher.

 

[Poodles]

@MammaT Your class sounds like mine. My husband went with me, and although not required, it was highly suggested we both attend...suggested enough to make it sound required! Glad we went and we both learned what to expect, got to pick up and look at all different kinds of joint replacements, and ask questions.. It was not offered for my second THR In a three week period my best friend's husband had a shoulder replacement, I had my THR and my brother in law had a knee replacement. The latter done by my surgeon. The joint class wasn't offered to any of us, which is too bad. I think they carry a lot of value.

@Layla My awful nose swabs came as they were prepping me for surgery. MRSA...scares me to pieces. An acquaintance has been fighting it for a year. He would beg me to come visit him with one of the poodles when he was at Rehab, and it freaked me out to do so. The boys have to be spotlessly clean before visiting as Therapy Dogs, but poor Foster, who I would take, would get a bath before we went and when we returned. I know I was overreacting to his recovery situation, but wanted to be very careful.

 

[Layla]

Hey @Poodles
I don't blame you one bit. I'd do the same.
Who wants to take any chances with that as it can be difficult to treat.

How cool, therapy dogs....I love that. They make a great avatar!

You are ten days into recovery already, I hope you're doing well. I recall getting a little
antsy around then, just comfortable enough with everything that one could easily overdo.
Cautious one that I am, I behaved myself, lol!
Hope your week is great!

 

[AgilityDog]

I'm so excited! I visited Goodwill and I have a walker. It has 4 wheels!! But wait, there's more..... I got that nifty pedal thingy that Josephine suggested. If you have time, or your caregiver has time, may I suggest thrift shops?

 

[Poodles]

Man oh man, @AgilityDog you are going to be FLYING around with 4 wheel drive!

 

[MammaT]

Nice shopping trip @AgilityDog. My os prefers no wheels on walker, but if you have one with front wheels you can use it, no four wheels. Sine I am not overly graceful, I’m ok with no wheels-motivates me to cane quicker!

I get the Mersa swab morning of surgery. Interesting how that is handled differently. Just like clean sheets and skin prep. I have four days of the special body wash and clean bedding the night before.

I figure unless we are told something really strange, it is better to follow our docs routine.

Countdown time!

 

[AgilityDog]

I'm planning on around the house with the walker @MammaT @Poodles . The driveway is about a 45° drop to the 45° drop road. No sidewalk. Yard is not flat. I can either remove wheels or put socks on them.

 

[SaraK]

It was even different with same surgeon but different surgery location. With hospital, no nasal swabs but had to use Hibiclens wipes after shower in evening and then again next morning and couldn't rinse it off (felt so sticky - glad I could shower day after surgery). At surgery center, they did the nasal swabs and I had to use Hibiclens (liquid instead of preloaded wipes) evening and morning but could rinse off (and dry with clean towel) but then also used the wipes at the surgery center and left on.