Same song, second verse!

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kimberlyann

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I am second case tomorrow morning for my left knee replacement.
I have had a wee bit of trauma this week around my first knee. I went to my OS's office on Thursday, for the nurse to give me a shot, and my husband asked her to look at my scar from my first knee done 5 weeks ago, and she said, "yuk, I'm getting the doctor.".
So, he came in and said it didn't look very good, and he wanted me to take Doxycycline (antibiotic) for a few days, and to call him Sunday if it didn't look better because he would not do surgery on Monday on my left knee if my right knee didn't look better.
Now, I do not think I have an infection at all. My joint feels great. What I believe is happening is that my skin looks really pink as it heals. I still have the pink marks on my hand from the IV they gave me 5 weeks ago from my original surgery. I also think my scar was irritated because I was wearing pants that were rubbing my scar until I got to the doctor's office and it just appeared red and irritated. I have one little place where a stitch has been popping his head out and it still has a scab.
I have every mark/scar on my arms from burning them on the oven and irons over the years. I just do not heal very pretty. So, I hope that he approves of how my scar looks tomorrow. I really don't think it is going to look much different for a long time.
I understand about how important it is to avoid infection at all costs. I do not want to go forward if he is still worried about my old knee, but we will see. I bet it is just fine.

So, I have been trying to keep my self busy, and not worry! My poor husband is so concerned because I have been a little reserved these past few days. My nerves are shot and my feelings are so close to the surface that I don't want them spilling out! I am afraid if I started crying, I may never stop. His tenderness makes me want to cry even more. Aren't I ridiculous?

I had to get my 3 year old packed up. My husband is driving him to his parents today. He will stay with them until right before Thanksgiving. They are the funnest people in the world and he will be in heaven staying with them. They are very active, and he will not have a moment of rest. They work out every day, play golf every day, and she is a retired school teacher, so she is the very best story-teller in the world. He loves them. I am so thankful that they are keeping him for this time.

So, I am going to pack my bag and wait for hubby to get back from driving the baby and we will go out for a nice "Last Supper". Then, tomorrow, I will obediently go to the hospital one more time and hopefully I won't have to wait too long for my turn for the happy juice.

All of my Bonesmartie Friends can be sure that I am not going under until every single person on the surgery floor understands that Kimberly will not be waking up this time without proper pain control. Heaven help them if it happens again.

Sweet Dreams, I will see you on the other side as soon as possible.
Kimberly
 
Kimberly, you are NOT ridiculous. Oh boy, like you need one more thing to think about, right? I hope you can move forward w/ your surgery tomorrow. Your 3 y/o is going to have a fantastic time and I bet hubby's parents will too! Try to enjoy dinner tonight. Take care of yourself! Can't wait to hear that the surgery is over and you are on the road to recovery!!!
 
kimberly i hope everything goes as planned. Let us know if you hear anything from your doc today.
What a lucky little guy you have to have such great grandparents.

Can't wait to hear from you on knee #2.
judy
 
Hi Kimberly, I'll be thinking of you tommorow, and I got my fingers crossed your
OS will move forward with the surgery. Enjoy your dinner with your husband,
(how funny we ALL seem to have this "last supper" with our loved ones!) you
deseve this very special quiet time. I'm also praying they make SURE!! they
give you the best pain control possible, and don't miss a beat! Take care and
rest up, your gonna sail right through! All My Best Wishes, Sincerely,
 
Hi Kimberely, wow, that came around fast!! I am sure you are right and all is well. And you have a great doctor and he will be sure to take good care of you.

I will be sending you my good thoughts and prayers for a perfect experience.
Hugs, Shirli
 
Kimberly...you are a very lucky lady to have such a loving husband! Don't be afraid to cry. You are under a lot of stress right now and it's normal to cry. I want to wish you the best tomorrow! Take care and make sure they take excellent care of you in the hospital! Let us know as soon as you can on how you are doing! Love always!
 
Kimberly, may you get your share of pain medicine tomorrow, if not, I will send over some of mine. Good luck, hope it all works out well. I too am having the left one done. Don't need the other one done. This knee had been injured a number of times when I was teenager and when I was in my 20's. The x-ray side by side, my right knee looks normal, my left knee looks as if the structure has just collapsed. Anyway, enjoy your dinner, get some sleep and I will be thinking of you at that god forsaken hour 4:00am. Bob
 
Thank you Smartie friends for your well wishes. Hubby just got home from the baby drop, and we are going to relax for a little bit and go to dinner soon. Maybe rent a movie from the video store.

I really appreciate your kindness, and hope you know that without you I would be lost on this crazy journey of knee replacement.

I hope everyone has a nice week, and I will be back with my "story" after. I might convince hubby to post from the hospital, we shall see.

Cross your fingers that the stars are lined up right and all of us surgery patients have a good day.

Terri and Tom, stay off of the stairs in your pointy hats till I get back.

Love to each of you, Kimberly
 
Kimberly best of luck. Did not realize you were going tomorrow. Lots of prayers and good thoughts your way.:pray::pray::pray:
 
KIMBERLY, this is Kimberly.......lol.......you have got to post more.lol.......i had no idea you were going into surg tom...... sorry i hope you get this i want to wish you the best.........and tell you im keeping you in my prayers........you have always posted for me now i will return the favor...please post when you can and let us know you are ok............i cant believe your going this soon......you are much stronger then you know and you will be just fine........hugs.......be safe........)
 
Gosh - that's a cliff hanger! Waiting for news and praying it's good news.
 
Hi Kimberly, hope you are doing well!

Helen

BTKR 8/09
 
Kimberly--hope things went well!!!!
 
Good morning, Kimberly
Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you and hope you are doing great.

Sending you best wishes.
Marquesa
 
Kimberly,
I have my fingers and eyes crossed that everything is a go for you and the next time we hear from you will be to tell us everything went fine!!!! I will be praying that this time you have no pain not even a little discomfort. See you real soon.
 
Kimberly, Wishing You the very Best! and I'm hoping your comfortable!!
Take Care, and get plenty of rest!!

PS-i would cross my eyes like calling, but it gives me a headache!! LOL!!
 
Sure hope things are going well!!! Will be very glad when we can exhale.
 
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