I did all the recommended things and, even so, I had to send my husband on an emergency trip to the urgent pharmacy for a do-it-myself enema before the poop fairy visited me.
Bilateral TKR Where to begin??? Let’s start on day one!
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2@atime
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Day 4 post op (July 29, 2018)
Still in the hospital..they keep asking me if I want to stay and I keep saying yes! Wonderful staff and I love being pampered...
Feeling great had two walks today and the hospital PT told me he has never seen a bilateral do as well as mine. He was very impressed. I felt a certain amount of vindication knowing that all the hard word I did prior to surgery may be helping me post op.
Only pending issue is the lack of poop. The Caca cocktail (had two) the Cuban nurse gave me didn’t work. She also gave me a suppository yesterday afternoon....and it worked (partially).
The night nurse gave me another cocktail (Brazilian nurse) prune juice and OJ. He swore it would work. Did not work.
The day nurse today gave me another one (prune juice with some laxative). Did not work.
The night nurse just gave me another one, warm prune juice and apple juice.
I really hope to resolve this soon and before I go home.
Still in the hospital..they keep asking me if I want to stay and I keep saying yes! Wonderful staff and I love being pampered...
Feeling great had two walks today and the hospital PT told me he has never seen a bilateral do as well as mine. He was very impressed. I felt a certain amount of vindication knowing that all the hard word I did prior to surgery may be helping me post op.
Only pending issue is the lack of poop. The Caca cocktail (had two) the Cuban nurse gave me didn’t work. She also gave me a suppository yesterday afternoon....and it worked (partially).
The night nurse gave me another cocktail (Brazilian nurse) prune juice and OJ. He swore it would work. Did not work.
The day nurse today gave me another one (prune juice with some laxative). Did not work.
The night nurse just gave me another one, warm prune juice and apple juice.
I really hope to resolve this soon and before I go home.
beachy
supremo
Same way with me whenever I have surgery and opioids. Hence, stick o’dynamite.
Wonderful to hear how well you’re doing! Very encouraging.
Caca Cocktail what a great happy hour special.
Cheers!
Wonderful to hear how well you’re doing! Very encouraging.
Caca Cocktail what a great happy hour special.
Cheers!
It took my system about a week and a half to get moving again. Surprisingly I was not uncomfortable. Or maybe the post op pain overshadowed any stomach discomfort.
For me, I space out taking things to help. If I kept trying different concoctions too close together I’d be afraid they’d all kick in at once!
Just relax, it will happen when it happens.
For me, I space out taking things to help. If I kept trying different concoctions too close together I’d be afraid they’d all kick in at once!
Just relax, it will happen when it happens.
SusieShoes
Former BoneSmart staff member
If you can, just relax and be zen about your bowels. The gut is the most emotionally reactive of body parts and can get testy if it senses we’re upset. The more we want it to poop, the less likely we are to get it to do so. 
One of the best things for activating the colon is to move around. Of course, TKR throws a wrench into the “take your colon for a walk” advice. Still, any little bit of walking you can do, to the bathroom or for a snack, will help stimulate your bowel. Every little bit helps!
Sounds like your knees are rocking the recovery!
One of the best things for activating the colon is to move around. Of course, TKR throws a wrench into the “take your colon for a walk” advice. Still, any little bit of walking you can do, to the bathroom or for a snack, will help stimulate your bowel. Every little bit helps!
Sounds like your knees are rocking the recovery!
79newknees
member
From John Hopkins University Hospital.
1Cup prune juice
1 cup Bran (oat)
1Cup apple sauce
Take one tablespoon with a glass of water at night.
Good idea to freeze in ice cube tray, and just take one out each day to defrost before consumption!
1Cup prune juice
1 cup Bran (oat)
1Cup apple sauce
Take one tablespoon with a glass of water at night.
Good idea to freeze in ice cube tray, and just take one out each day to defrost before consumption!
There are lots of recipes to combat constipation in this article:
Constipation and stool softeners
One of them is very similar to the one you posted, @79newknees .
Constipation and stool softeners
One of them is very similar to the one you posted, @79newknees .
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2@atime
junior member
Day 5 Post Op July 30, 2018
Was discharged this afternoon and made it home around 8:00ish
Came home with all my meds (were delivered to my room in the hospital by Walgreens).
Doctor said I was better off at home and that really the only thing that was going to help with the constipation was water and walking. He said to take off the bandages tomorrow. Can’t wait to see what my incisions look like. Will share a pic tomorrow.
I feel great. The knee pain I had is gone. I do have surgical pain but it’s totally under control and I know will subside and go away eventually.
I have my first PT (outpatient) tomorrow. I’m using the hospital PT facility. As a matter of fact I’m using the PT my daughter has been using (she had a complete ACL tear playing softball in March). She’s my inspiration..
I was concerned about getting in and out of the car to get home..but was able to do so with just a little bit of discomfort.
All snuggled in bed with my doctor lounge, ice gel packs and medicated. It’s nice to be home after 5 nights in the hospital.
Will update tomorrow after my PT session. Planning on whipping up the John Hopkins recipe tomorrow. Hopefully my husband will be able to follow directions.
Hope everyone is doing well!
Was discharged this afternoon and made it home around 8:00ish
Came home with all my meds (were delivered to my room in the hospital by Walgreens).
Doctor said I was better off at home and that really the only thing that was going to help with the constipation was water and walking. He said to take off the bandages tomorrow. Can’t wait to see what my incisions look like. Will share a pic tomorrow.
I feel great. The knee pain I had is gone. I do have surgical pain but it’s totally under control and I know will subside and go away eventually.
I have my first PT (outpatient) tomorrow. I’m using the hospital PT facility. As a matter of fact I’m using the PT my daughter has been using (she had a complete ACL tear playing softball in March). She’s my inspiration..
I was concerned about getting in and out of the car to get home..but was able to do so with just a little bit of discomfort.
All snuggled in bed with my doctor lounge, ice gel packs and medicated. It’s nice to be home after 5 nights in the hospital.
Will update tomorrow after my PT session. Planning on whipping up the John Hopkins recipe tomorrow. Hopefully my husband will be able to follow directions.
Hope everyone is doing well!
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Glad to hear you got home okay, it feels so much more comfy in your own bed! Hope you had a good day 
Rhodyrhody
senior
Really glad to hear you 'feel great'....that's awesome!
SusieShoes
Former BoneSmart staff member
Glad to hear you’re home! Not feeling that bone-on-bone pain anymore is pretty amazing, isn’t it? Just stay on top of your pain for now and elevate as much as possible to get that swelling down. You’re doing great!
Just stay on top of your pain for now and elevate as much as possible to get that swelling down. You’re doing great!
Let's all pray for a good 'go' for 2atatime!
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2@atime
junior member
Day 6 Post Op July 31, 2018
@beachy @Jockette @sistersinhim no luck yet!
Overall a good first night home. Had some transition issue on the pain meds. At the hospital I was given 1000mg Tylenol and 10mg Oxy. I was sent home with Percocet 5/325. I took one and went to sleep..pain woke me up around 3:00am. Took another one and was able to fall asleep till this morning. Steel cut oatmeal and coffee in bed and then off to PT
Got every redlight getting to PT and by the time I got there my legs were throbbing. Took another Percocet and had a really good session. Bonnie my PT gave me an amazing message on both my legs. I could feel all the muscles in my legs relaxing. She took some measurements and came up with 60 on the left and 56 on the right.
Fortunately the ride home was short and I rode in the backseat with my legs fully extended. Made a huge difference. Quickly fed, medicated, iced and down for my nap
Took off my bandages..and the incisions look good. Better than I had expected. Trying to upload a pic.
@beachy @Jockette @sistersinhim no luck yet!
Overall a good first night home. Had some transition issue on the pain meds. At the hospital I was given 1000mg Tylenol and 10mg Oxy. I was sent home with Percocet 5/325. I took one and went to sleep..pain woke me up around 3:00am. Took another one and was able to fall asleep till this morning. Steel cut oatmeal and coffee in bed and then off to PT
Got every redlight getting to PT and by the time I got there my legs were throbbing. Took another Percocet and had a really good session. Bonnie my PT gave me an amazing message on both my legs. I could feel all the muscles in my legs relaxing. She took some measurements and came up with 60 on the left and 56 on the right.
Fortunately the ride home was short and I rode in the backseat with my legs fully extended. Made a huge difference. Quickly fed, medicated, iced and down for my nap
Took off my bandages..and the incisions look good. Better than I had expected. Trying to upload a pic.
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2@atime
junior member
One week anniversary!
Good day! Took my first shower today! I was able to wash my hair. I feel like a new woman.
Napping a lot between meals (my husband has been great and brings a tray to me) as have been my kids (had a craving for coconut ice cream and my son went and got some for me)
I’m able to stand up and use the bathroom. Take this opportunity to get some xtra steps. Tomorrow is PT#2 looking forward to a relaxing message. Have a good handle on meds. Taking 1 Percocet 5-325mg every three - four hours. Icing and trying to elevate. Bought the lounge doctor I read so much about here and have not felt comfortable using it. Will try again tomorrow. I feel pressure on my knees when I use it
Keep the faith.. remember that we have different paths that hopefully will take us all to the same destination. Healthy knees!
Good day! Took my first shower today! I was able to wash my hair. I feel like a new woman.
Napping a lot between meals (my husband has been great and brings a tray to me) as have been my kids (had a craving for coconut ice cream and my son went and got some for me)
I’m able to stand up and use the bathroom. Take this opportunity to get some xtra steps. Tomorrow is PT#2 looking forward to a relaxing message. Have a good handle on meds. Taking 1 Percocet 5-325mg every three - four hours. Icing and trying to elevate. Bought the lounge doctor I read so much about here and have not felt comfortable using it. Will try again tomorrow. I feel pressure on my knees when I use it
Keep the faith.. remember that we have different paths that hopefully will take us all to the same destination. Healthy knees!
