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TKR Swmrgirl Is Up For Air

I'm glad your pain is well managed. I also took oxycodone also, while I experienced some constipation (Miralax helped) and felt a bit loopy, I was willing to put up with that in order to keep my pain at bay.
 
@swmrgirl , please do take the advice to of @KarriB about the Miralax. I was on stool softener so but they didn't work for me , I started on the Miralax once I already had "the problem" . I hope you continue on your road to recovery!

Lili
 
@Lili and @swimmergirl the hospital was giving my Senacot and or Colace with no "result". My favorite nurse recommended Miralax (just one reason he was my fav) and in a day or so the problem was solved. I believe I was taking Senacot with Miralax. Once things got moving I had no problems in that area.
 
@Clipless, I have the Zipline closure too. I can't see mine because my leg is still wrapped up. Maybe I'll get to see it tomorrow. Take care
 
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Hi @KarriB. I've been given Senekot and something else. I did buy a big bottle of Mirialax and something else that I can't remember, which I will start as soon as I get home.

It sounds like they're going to send me home tomorrow afternoon, yay! Can't wait to get in my own bed and PJs.


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I'm glad you get to go home tomorrow- you'll be much more comfortable in familiar surroundings. After my 2nd TKR (last week) I was determined to get into my own clothes asap despite an IV and foley catheter. And I did! I made my daughter help me, poor thing. When my OS knocked the following morning I was dressed, smiling, and sitting on the edge of my bed having breakfast. He was floored, HA!

I have a tip to share regarding "regularity" that I picked up from some female celebrity (Cameron Diaz?) on an a.m. talk show, and it really works: WATER. Every morning have your breakfast, then drink the better part of one of those 16.9 oz bottles of water. Follow this up with a little walk around the house. You will go! The hardest time is the first time due to surgery drugs still in your system. I recently purchased a purified water dispenser to remind myself to drink, and so I wouldn't keep buying wasteful plastic bottles.
 
Okay I'll remember that about the water. I've been well hydrated in the hospital and I will keep up with that. I have a big pitcher at home with measurements on it, so I'll fill it every morning and that will be a good keep track. I think I'm also going to need some help with senna.

I haven't slept in two nights except for a little dozing here and there, and I'm wide awake now. I went 6.5 hours between pain meds, which was not good... I guess I had to learn my lesson the hard way. Set my alarm so I won't do that again.

My BP was low today and tonight 88/56, I hope that doesn't mean I can't go home tomorrow. Anyone else have this happen?


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@swmgirl: so glad to hear your surgery and your recovery are going so well. It's funny to hear how important BM's have become to us. We sound like my 90-ish parents! I'm hoping to be released this Saturday and can't wait to be back in my own home. Keep healing and telling us how you're doing.


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Just finished my last in-hospital PT. my ROM is 3/88. The therapist was great as he didn't push me at all, just encouraged me to do what I could. Practiced stairs with one crutch, and did well enough so that I feel like I'll be able to get into my house without much problem. He talked a lot about not over doing exercises at home, and I hope the in-home PT has the same philosophy.

I'm taking roxicodone 10mg every 4 hours. It does the trick, but might be a little strong for me.

All in all I'm feeling really good and can't wait to go home this afternoon.


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Yes @BusterBeans, it does seem to be an important topic these days. Nurse gave me milk of magnesia, which was much too strong. Hoping with the amount of water I drink, that I'll only need to drink senna tea and take the occasional Senokot. More on that later. Hope you get to go home soon.


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@swmrgirl So very happy for you that you are done with the hospital and on your way home! What a blessing for you as well as everyone who has had surgeries on this site. Wishing you all well with great hope for your future endeavors!! Well done!! :):)
 
@Timetolive I came home with crutches and a walker. The PT felt I would be fine with crutches, but the walker feels a little more stable right now while I'm taking pain meds, and feel a little loopy.

@saanmar I am so exhausted, and didn't get much sleep in the hospital I'm just going to stay in bed for the next few days and rest, ice, elevate, etc.

@Thesoutherncook it took quite a while to get settled in this afternoon, but so happy to be home. My husband has been very sweet and helpful. I think he's going to need a vacation in Hawaii after he's done nursing me back to health.

@Stefny Thank you for your much needed words of encouragement. I feel so well supported by our community. It's quite amazing how kind people are. And just when you need some answers, someone magically shows up with an article. Thanks @Celle

Now time to catch some more zzzzzzzzs.
 
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