SarahJane
supremo
Hi, everyone. My total knee replacement was Tuesday, four days ago. The doctor said it took about an hour. I ended up opting for general, because I was nervous and wasn't sure how I'd react to the sounds of the operation if I was only partially under. They made me get up and walk right in the recovery room. 80 feet. Got transferred to a private room and then had to do pt again. By then some of that wonderful surgical pain medicine had worn off, and I didn't walk as far or as uncomplainingly as before. Great nursing care. PT not up to the excellent standards of the nursing staff.
I was really concerned about being sent home after only one night in the hospital because of safety concerns at home. I did too well at walking for me to qualify for rehab, but they finally let me stay another night so I could have more pt. The pt came about 10:30, near the end of that dose of pain meds, and i couldn't finish the entire session. He wanted me to keep going and I refused. The nurse asked me what my pain level was, and I said 7- the highest I'd ever rated it. The pt said he'd come back in half an hour. I said that I didn't want to do our last session until the person who was bringing me home could be there. He said that wasn't necessary because he'd spoken to the person on the phone.
More to come. This is talking me forever to type with one thumb!
Sarah Jane
I was really concerned about being sent home after only one night in the hospital because of safety concerns at home. I did too well at walking for me to qualify for rehab, but they finally let me stay another night so I could have more pt. The pt came about 10:30, near the end of that dose of pain meds, and i couldn't finish the entire session. He wanted me to keep going and I refused. The nurse asked me what my pain level was, and I said 7- the highest I'd ever rated it. The pt said he'd come back in half an hour. I said that I didn't want to do our last session until the person who was bringing me home could be there. He said that wasn't necessary because he'd spoken to the person on the phone.
More to come. This is talking me forever to type with one thumb!
Sarah Jane