Nov 9th and counting

[DWA]

Hi, I have been reading lots of old threads and it has really helped me set my expectations for my upcoming LTKR. I am still VERY nervous, but feeling more ready than I was before reading everything. My brother-in-law just had his done on Wednesday and came home a day earlier than planned. He seems to be tolerating things very well and so has inspired me. One question, how soon can you have a glass of wine..... I'm already looking forward to it! :D

 

[Texas]

Hi and welcome I am having a redo surg on Nov 4th so we can chat when we are recovering...I wish you the best.......great people here please post anytime...........best wishes to you........)

 

[cindy88fan]

Welcome! If I'm not mistaken I believe you can have a glass of wine as long as you are not taking a pain med that is a narcotic...but I could be wrong...Not that it would be the first time I was wrong but I will at least admit it:hehe::hehe::hehe::hehe:. Good luck with your surgery! Post as much as you want we are always here for you.

 

[Texas]

Me too.........lol...(wine)

 

[cotton1958]

You won't miss a sip. I promise. Iffin' you gotta, I'd stick with something very light like a lite beer. The meds are stronger than you'd think.

 

[Jamie]

You will be on some pretty healthy narcotic medication for a while after surgery. Folks are right....you probably won't miss the wine. But you shouldn't be drinking any alcohol with prescription pain medication. But there will be plenty of time for a toast in a few weeks as the pain situation improves.

Post here when you get feeling "funky." We all did during the wait....it is the pits!!! Recovery is MUCH better.

 

[DWA]

Thank you all for your encouragement. I was just kidding about the wine (somewhat...) I'm just looking forward to being back to normal... I just finished my pre-op exercises and my back is now aching.... wonderful! I'm probably doing something wrong... What are the most difficult exercises you have to do right after surgery?

 

[DWA]

Good luck on your redo! I look forward to sharing "the other side" with you! When did you have the first one?

 

[JudyS]

DWA welcome . Glad you joined us. You are almost there.
I grew up in Bristol Rhode Island. Where in Mass are you?
judy

 

[tom67]

Hi DWA, Cool, onother Taxachussetts Member, My Best wishes on you upcoming surgery!! I Live In Taunton, Where do you Live???

 

[DWA]

I live in Duxbury and I'm having my surgery at Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. Where did you all have yours done?

 

[Texas]

Hi my first one was in April...........not looking for to this but it is what it is i guess............i couldnt do it withoutmy buds on here............amazing people...........)

 

[tom67]

Hi DWA, I had my partial done at Morton Hospital in Taunton. I think they did
a pretty good job so far! Your surgery Is Going to make you feel so much
better!!!