teejay
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I’m back home 54 hours after being admitted to the hospital for RTHR. So far the journey has been magnificent. The RNs and PTs were fabulous – real compassionate and professional (the staff named me Speedy, I wonder why?). My surgeon is one of the two that operate utilizing the anterior approach in my neck of the woods (capital of state), and I think this is what made the difference.
</p> My meds include Vistaril 25 – 50 mg up to 4x (muscle relaxant), MScontin 10-20mg 2x (slow release pain), Percocet 1-2 /4h, Celebrex, and Coumadin. I dislike the Coumadin. These meds are for the next two weeks until I'll meet my OS.
I was discharged with no weight bearing restrictions. I need to be careful with the 90-degree rule and twisting, though, but that also will pass. I truly feel great, but I’m expecting the shoe to drop.
I’m going approach this new life of mine with a positive attitude. And, if you don’t mind, report regularly on my progress.
I’m quite tired. I’m going to eat a little, take my meds and go to sleep.
I’m on the other side and life is beautiful
</p> My meds include Vistaril 25 – 50 mg up to 4x (muscle relaxant), MScontin 10-20mg 2x (slow release pain), Percocet 1-2 /4h, Celebrex, and Coumadin. I dislike the Coumadin. These meds are for the next two weeks until I'll meet my OS.
I was discharged with no weight bearing restrictions. I need to be careful with the 90-degree rule and twisting, though, but that also will pass. I truly feel great, but I’m expecting the shoe to drop.
I’m going approach this new life of mine with a positive attitude. And, if you don’t mind, report regularly on my progress.
I’m quite tired. I’m going to eat a little, take my meds and go to sleep.
I’m on the other side and life is beautiful