TKR Timetolive's Nov 9th TKR Post -OP<<

[Timetolive]

Thank you @New England Librarian. Your post has already lifted them.

@midwest girl, I just remembered that I bought a plastic sleeve type thing that had a rubber "bladder" that fit around the elbow I used when I had my broken wrist. I got it at Walgreens. The trick to getting it on was to put a cut off leg of a pantyhose on the hand and arm first so it would slide on easier. I had just gotten home from dropping my husband off at the airport to visit his mother in Arkansas for THREE weeks, and fell UP the brick steps. I had all these grand plans of girl time and me time while he was gone. Alas, it turned into three weeks of my mother helping me - a LOT. I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world now. Good luck with your surgery.

 

[Vangheluwec]

I really wish you would feel better soon. I did not have any bruising but have been dealing with swelling in my calf,ankle and foot. I use ice and massage to help it. The ice seems to work best. I'm sure with taking a lower dose of aspirin the bruising should go down soon.


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[KarriB]

So happy you're feeling a bit better today and praying things are even better tomorrow. I wasn't planning on missing Thanksgiving (2nd surgery) or a wedding shower and wedding (2 hours away) I do remember feeling left out and disappointed.
It will be better next year, heck it'll be better in a week! Positive thoughts and many prayers for you.

 

[Timetolive]

@Vangheluwec, I will definitely try the ice. When do you leave for your in-laws?

@KarriB, I hope it will be better in a week! My birthday is New Year's and this is my Golden Birthday - born in 1958 and turning 58! I am not ashamed to tell my age - I have LIVED every one of those years and own them!

 

[AThom10731]

Hang in there! Hope next week is much better!


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[Vangheluwec]

If weather is permitting I will leave January 16th.


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[Glamg1979]

Hi Janis just checking to see how you are doing. Good to see the nausea has eased up some. You are having such a hard time and I am so sorry. My Christmas wish for you is 100% relief from the nausea and pain! Hope you have been a good girl!
Prayers continuing for you ❤

 

[Timetolive]

Thanks @AThom10731

@Glamg1979 , thank you for the prayers and good wishes! How sweet for that to be on your Christmas wish list. As far as being good.....I try, but it is a struggle every day!

Today, I had hoped to go to church, but alas, the Poop Fairy is kicking up her heels. The nausea is doing better - not 100%, but better and I will take ANY improvement. White Blood Count was normal!! Hope that means the infection is better. Now to figure out the rest. Either I have C-Diff from the antibiotic (thinking the WBC wouldn't be normal??) or lingering side effects of the Augmentin. I sent a message to the doctor, and if I do not hear back from her, I will call in the morning. I love the electronic Chart where you can view your test results.

I hope everyone has a pleasant day.

 

[Vangheluwec]

I hope it's not c-diff my daughter had it and it was horrible. Glad that the nausea is doing a little better. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.


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[nerdgrrl]

Hah! I love those electronic charts, too! I get a little annoyed when a doctors office doesn't have it (like my orthopedist). On the other hand, the ortho's office is quite responsive when I call.

So, sorry you have had that nausea and diarrhea on top of everything else! I'm glad is is improving, though. Are you able to drink tea? I have found chamomile, or ginger tea, are also helpful. At least Ralph is doing well!

I hope you start improving more quickly!

 

[Timetolive]

Thank you @Vangheluwec, I am soooo sorry your little one had to go through that. Even if I don't have it, diarrhea is so debilitating.

@nerdgrrl. I appreciate your concern and support.

The doctor is ordering the C-Diff test today. Our family will be at our house on Christmas Day and I don't want anyone to get sick! The nausea is much better today, although food just does not appeal to me and I can only eat a small amount before my stomach starts to feel uncomfortable. I am REALLY trying to figure out getting in my protein for Ralph.

I think I should cancel my PT for tomorrow until I am sure I don't have C-Diff. What do y'all think?

 

[Clipless]

I wouldn't go to PT if I had an ingrown toenail, let alone diarrhea.

 

[Glamg1979]

Skip P.T.

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[Vangheluwec]

Skip pt just do what you can at home.


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[Vangheluwec]

[QUOTE="Timetolive, post: I am REALLY trying to figure out getting in my protein ?[/QUOTE]

Have you thought about trying protein shakes. Maybe they won't be so rough on your stomach


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[macduf387]

Hi Janis glad to hear things are starting to improve albeit slowly. I pray you will really have a Christmas miracle.
No nausea Ralph to behave and tolerable pain. Sending Lots of love.

 

[Thesoutherncook]

Skip PT. You have plenty of time to get Ralph moving. Get the rest of your body straightened out first!
Have you tried Ensure or Boost? I had to drink a few of those. Hugs, my friend!

 

[smarttoys]

I purchase some Ensure before my surgery and they came in handy during the first couple weeks when occasionally I didn't feel like eating or when I didn't feel like fixing a meal. It seems to be easy on the stomach and has some protein.

 

[KarriB]

Skip it if you aren't feeling better. C-diff is nothing to feel around with. How long have you been on antibiotics? My infectious disease dr was worried about c-diff when I was on two antibiotics, that's when I started a probiotic. How are you doing with the morophine?

 

[Timetolive]

@KarriB , I am off the antibiotic, Augmentin. I took it 5 days. (Remember I am ultra sensitive to medications). I have been off the morphine since last Monday. That was part of the problem - it just added to the diverticulitis, and side effects from the Augmentin. I also had an antibiotic when I had my knee surgery - Keflex. In all my reading, it appears C-Diff can happen weeks after antibiotic treatment. So, between the three things, I have REALLLLY had a terrible time with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, and sweats. I am now taking Florastor. I wish I had known to take it with the antibiotic. Which probiotic do you take? My appetite is still off and if I eat too much (more than 1/2 a sandwich or a spoonful or two of veggies) my stomach hurts. I need to lose weight, but not like this! I hope the strong aversion to sweets will some abate also. You would be amazed what tastes sweet or has a sweet aftertaste.

I did cancel PT. I am still weak from the past week, but I am doing some of my exercises and keeping Ralph moving. The protein shakes and Ensure are a great idea, although I think the morphine withdrawal has given me a strong aversion to anything sweet! Thank you all for the suggestions. I really appreciate everyone's thoughtfulness.