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Wonderful that you are doing better today. Going home will be very tiring, but you know the drill! Don't forget pillows to elevate that leg on the way home!
TKR Put the right knee in...and then the left.
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gertie
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Fortunately my friend drives a rav 4 which has great leg room in front (and I'd get car sick in back) so I'll be sore but ok. I'll definitely get maximum pain meds.
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Great to hear from you so soon, Gertie ! Soon the first rough spots will be behind you. You've got this! Thumbs up for a smooth transition to your nest [emoji173]️
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gertie
post-grad
I am SO ready to go home! Everyone is nice and competent but I am so sick of needing to ring the bell and wait for an aide before I go to the bathroom or move to the chair.
So there!
I took a stand and said I wouldn't do the cpm today...and no one blinked an eye. Not sure why they're part of the routine. My os doesn't think they're of much use so I think it's a hospital protocol.
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So there!
I took a stand and said I wouldn't do the cpm today...and no one blinked an eye. Not sure why they're part of the routine. My os doesn't think they're of much use so I think it's a hospital protocol.
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SusieShoes
Former BoneSmart staff member
It's amazing how often when we say, "No, won't do that," other people just go "Okay." Took me forty years to learn that lesson. I was raised to be a pleaser. The best part of having life experience is being able to say "No" and not care what anyone thinks. So liberating!
Good thing you are going home. You get to do what you want to do WHEN you want to...well almost, but more than at a hospital.
At home, I could be in panties and a T shirt most of the time. I could have food when I wanted, turn on light etcetc.
Wishing you a good and steady recovery!
At home, I could be in panties and a T shirt most of the time. I could have food when I wanted, turn on light etcetc.
Wishing you a good and steady recovery!
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gertie
post-grad
Shower! Clean hair, clean body, ready to rock and roll.
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gertie
post-grad
My first "no" was with Ralph the nursing assistant who was supposed to set me up. His response--a high five 
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You go, gertie! Keep everyone away from that newborn knee of yours! Great job!
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gertie
post-grad
Yahoo! Made it home and am now sitting in my rental recliner, air conditioner roaring, cat pacing around. Ride wasn't too bad although getting in and out of the car was a challenge, mostly because they want me to wear a soft brace until it's clear that quad muscles are firing. Just as we pulled into the driveway a thunderstorm rumbled overhead--not a lot of rain, thankfully, since I wasn't moving quickly.
All in all things went smoothly--felt like old home week with lots of familiar faces among the staff. Had a rougher start than last time, with the nausea post-surgery and lots of itching (turns out they include morphine in the spinal mix). But my body has been through a lot this year so I'm not surprised that this time was a bit harder.
Thursday was 2 times on the CPM, 2 visits to PT, lots of hurry up and wait to be escorted to the bathroom etc. PT at this hospital is fine--low key, no laying on of hands. They do have "targets" they want people to meet but don't seem to pressure folks much--so wheeled down to PT, ankle pumps, quad sets, measure extension, then take however long I need to do heel slides and get flexion measured then a walk back to my room. I mostly enjoyed it because it was a social time chatting with other patients.
One more trip to PT today to practice stairs and satisfy them I was safe with that, shower, and home. As with the last knee, pain is significantly less today than yesterday, which makes the homecoming easier.
All in all things went smoothly--felt like old home week with lots of familiar faces among the staff. Had a rougher start than last time, with the nausea post-surgery and lots of itching (turns out they include morphine in the spinal mix). But my body has been through a lot this year so I'm not surprised that this time was a bit harder.
Thursday was 2 times on the CPM, 2 visits to PT, lots of hurry up and wait to be escorted to the bathroom etc. PT at this hospital is fine--low key, no laying on of hands. They do have "targets" they want people to meet but don't seem to pressure folks much--so wheeled down to PT, ankle pumps, quad sets, measure extension, then take however long I need to do heel slides and get flexion measured then a walk back to my room. I mostly enjoyed it because it was a social time chatting with other patients.
One more trip to PT today to practice stairs and satisfy them I was safe with that, shower, and home. As with the last knee, pain is significantly less today than yesterday, which makes the homecoming easier.
SusieShoes
Former BoneSmart staff member
Now that you're safe and snug, wishing you good rest and an uneventful, except for good events, recovery!
kmak81230
post-grad
Great report Gertie! So glad you are home - I hope you have a wonderful, restful weekend with lots of time for naps and great pain management. It may take a bit to recover from what sounded like a very busy day but "there's no place like home" for that.
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