Mazza
Sr Bonesmartie
I had intended writing my Thread much earlier than this, but using my phone isn't as simple as the laptop at home.
I'm now day 4 post surgery and still in hospital because firstly my BP was very low and then my blood tests showed I am borderline anaemic and may need a transfusion entailing another overnight stay .
Never mind; the surgery all went to plan and I was again in the hands (literally) of a marvellous surgical and recovery team here at The Royal United Hospital in Bath, UK
Being my second TKR there were no surprises in store and for that reason I was mentally well prepared for the pain post op. Because of my low BP I wasn't able to have Oramorph but have survived with Ibuprofen and Paracetamol plus the luxury of ice packs that I am able to take home with me!
My leg is more swollen than RTKR and there is concern of a DVT developing but this is under observation. I doubt that it's anything more than swelling and bruising as a result of surgery .
So nothing much more to report but I am happy to be on this side of the Board!
I'm now day 4 post surgery and still in hospital because firstly my BP was very low and then my blood tests showed I am borderline anaemic and may need a transfusion entailing another overnight stay .
Never mind; the surgery all went to plan and I was again in the hands (literally) of a marvellous surgical and recovery team here at The Royal United Hospital in Bath, UK
Being my second TKR there were no surprises in store and for that reason I was mentally well prepared for the pain post op. Because of my low BP I wasn't able to have Oramorph but have survived with Ibuprofen and Paracetamol plus the luxury of ice packs that I am able to take home with me!
My leg is more swollen than RTKR and there is concern of a DVT developing but this is under observation. I doubt that it's anything more than swelling and bruising as a result of surgery .
So nothing much more to report but I am happy to be on this side of the Board!