Re: Re: need encouragment, please

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Linette. I am getting a little frantic now, worrying about

Tuesday's surgery. I find myself crying a lot, worrying about the pain,

worrying about my family at home without me. Worrying about my husband, who

isn't doing well since his attempted suicide 6 weeks ago. At least he will

be going to therapy for3 days a week (2 hours per session). Then he'll come

to see me. So much has gone on in our house in the past two months that I

guess I'm just getting to the point of needing some rest (emotional rest,

that is). I have everything in order at home. Food is in the house,

including food for all the animals(4 small dogs, 1 cat, and 1 dove).

Christmas packages are all wrapped and under the tree already. The house is

as clean as I am going to get it. My bags are almost completely packed.

Christmas decorations are up for the 10 yr old, and arrangements for her to

stay at my sister's house next door the night before I leave for the

hospital because I will need to be at the hospital at 5am. My sister will

also cover any times that my husband can't take care of her because he is

with me or at counseling.

The couches have been raised 5 inches. Three grab bars have been installed

in the tub/shower, and another one on wall in front of the toilet. We have

toilet handles and a riser for the upstairs toilet, when I get that far. We

have a ramp to get inside the house (that was there already because I have

used a scooter for years).

Everything is ready. Except me. I am a nervous wreck. I've never reacted

this way before to surgeries. It has to be because of my husband this time.

I don't want to leave him alone, although I know I have to get this done now

before our insurance runs out.

Any of you who pray....please pray for us, that everything go along

properly, no problems, and that my husband hangs in there ok.

Thanks

To those who believe, no explanation is necessary; to those who dont, no

explanation is possible

Re: need encouragment, please

You will be so happy to walk again, after recovery and rehab. Acute

care rehab centers do only that - rehab. They specialize in rehabs of

all kinds, there are many more PTs and PT assist. Not that a hospital

rehab isn't good, they are, I had PT at the hospital I had surgery and

more when I came home. I've had both knees replaced, not at the same

time though. Sometimes I wish I would have done it at the same time -

so I would have got it all done at the same time, I'm in knee rehab

again now.

I won't sugar coat it, it hurts. Talk to your Dr. and make sure he

understands what you expect in pain relief, what ever that is. I had

a bad experience with pain relief. Just talk to your Dr. and you'll

do great! I'm working on stairs now. Soon I'll have 2 great knees.

I'll pray for you on Wednesday.

Blessings, Lynette

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

You are so organized! It sounds like your concerns are mostly around your

husband and family. But you have a very good support system set up around

that. I think it is hard to have to leave him when he is seeming

vulnerable. Does he have a plan for himself while you are in the hospital ‹

things to do if he gets depressed, etc. I imagine that his therapist has

helped him to develop something along those lines. And all you can do is go

in for your surgery, get the rest you need, and then work on your rehab.

And I¹m guessing you will be a dynamo rehabber. Please don¹t underestimate

your own needs for rest, recuperation, and support.

I do pray and will be sending prayers for you this week.

Peace,

Jackie

On 12/14/08 10:23 AM, " shihtzumom " <shihtzumom1@...> wrote:

> Thank you, Linette. I am getting a little frantic now, worrying about

> Tuesday's surgery. I find myself crying a lot, worrying about the pain,

> worrying about my family at home without me. Worrying about my husband, who

> isn't doing well since his attempted suicide 6 weeks ago. At least he will

> be going to therapy for3 days a week (2 hours per session). Then he'll come

> to see me. So much has gone on in our house in the past two months that I

> guess I'm just getting to the point of needing some rest (emotional rest,

> that is). I have everything in order at home. Food is in the house,

> including food for all the animals(4 small dogs, 1 cat, and 1 dove).

> Christmas packages are all wrapped and under the tree already. The house is

> as clean as I am going to get it. My bags are almost completely packed.

> Christmas decorations are up for the 10 yr old, and arrangements for her to

> stay at my sister's house next door the night before I leave for the

> hospital because I will need to be at the hospital at 5am. My sister will

> also cover any times that my husband can't take care of her because he is

> with me or at counseling.

>

> The couches have been raised 5 inches. Three grab bars have been installed

> in the tub/shower, and another one on wall in front of the toilet. We have

> toilet handles and a riser for the upstairs toilet, when I get that far. We

> have a ramp to get inside the house (that was there already because I have

> used a scooter for years).

>

> Everything is ready. Except me. I am a nervous wreck. I've never reacted

> this way before to surgeries. It has to be because of my husband this time.

> I don't want to leave him alone, although I know I have to get this done now

> before our insurance runs out.

>

> Any of you who pray....please pray for us, that everything go along

> properly, no problems, and that my husband hangs in there ok.

>

> Thanks

>

>

>

> To those who believe, no explanation is necessary; to those who dont, no

> explanation is possible

>

> Re: need encouragment, please

>

> You will be so happy to walk again, after recovery and rehab. Acute

> care rehab centers do only that - rehab. They specialize in rehabs of

> all kinds, there are many more PTs and PT assist. Not that a hospital

> rehab isn't good, they are, I had PT at the hospital I had surgery and

> more when I came home. I've had both knees replaced, not at the same

> time though. Sometimes I wish I would have done it at the same time -

> so I would have got it all done at the same time, I'm in knee rehab

> again now.

> I won't sugar coat it, it hurts. Talk to your Dr. and make sure he

> understands what you expect in pain relief, what ever that is. I had

> a bad experience with pain relief. Just talk to your Dr. and you'll

> do great! I'm working on stairs now. Soon I'll have 2 great knees.

> I'll pray for you on Wednesday.

> Blessings, Lynette

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you. Anyone who prays, I really do covet your prayers tomorrow and

during my rehab the next few weeks. Please pray that the pain will be

bearable, I won't get any infections, and mostly that my husband will be ok.

I know that God is in control, and prayer is the absolute best thing

possible for all of us.

I have mostly everything ready at home, food in the house, everything

reasonably clean, house ready for my return. And I am still very nervous.

I will check in as soon as I can and let you know how things are going.

To those who believe, no explanation is necessary; to those who dont, no

explanation is possible

Re: need encouragment, please

>

> You will be so happy to walk again, after recovery and rehab. Acute

> care rehab centers do only that - rehab. They specialize in rehabs of

> all kinds, there are many more PTs and PT assist. Not that a hospital

> rehab isn't good, they are, I had PT at the hospital I had surgery and

> more when I came home. I've had both knees replaced, not at the same

> time though. Sometimes I wish I would have done it at the same time -

> so I would have got it all done at the same time, I'm in knee rehab

> again now.

> I won't sugar coat it, it hurts. Talk to your Dr. and make sure he

> understands what you expect in pain relief, what ever that is. I had

> a bad experience with pain relief. Just talk to your Dr. and you'll

> do great! I'm working on stairs now. Soon I'll have 2 great knees.

> I'll pray for you on Wednesday.

> Blessings, Lynette

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

I will be praying for you. Relax. You will be fine.

Harold

On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 11:40 AM, shihtzumom wrote:

Thank you. Anyone who prays, I really do covet your prayers tomorrow and

during my rehab the next few weeks. Please pray that the pain will be

bearable, I won't get any infections, and mostly that my husband will be

ok.

I know that God is in control, and prayer is the absolute best thing

possible for all of us.

I have mostly everything ready at home, food in the house, everything

reasonably clean, house ready for my return. And I am still very

nervous.

I will check in as soon as I can and let you know how things are going.

To those who believe, no explanation is necessary; to those who dont,

no

explanation is possible

> [Total_Joint_ Replacement] Re: need encouragment, please

> You will be so happy to walk again, after recovery and rehab. Acute

> care rehab centers do only that - rehab. They specialize in rehabs of

> all kinds, there are many more PTs and PT assist. Not that a hospital

> rehab isn't good, they are, I had PT at the hospital I had surgery and

> more when I came home. I've had both knees replaced, not at the same

> time though. Sometimes I wish I would have done it at the same time -

> so I would have got it all done at the same time, I'm in knee rehab

> again now. I won't sugar coat it, it hurts. Talk to your Dr. and make

> sure he understands what you expect in pain relief, what ever that is.

> I had a bad experience with pain relief. Just talk to your Dr. and

> you'll do great! I'm working on stairs now. Soon I'll have 2 great

> knees. I'll pray for you on Wednesday. Blessings, Lynette

> ------------ --------- --------- ------

>

[Guest guest]

I think i saw there you had a child, if so just remember the pain you

had having the child the minute that laid that bundle of joy in your arms the

pain was worth every minute of it. So will the new knee as soon as you can walk

and it's a different kind of pain and you will that the old pain is going and so

shall the new pain in time that it was worth it to. I haven't had mine yet going

to after the first of the year and that is what I'm keeping in mind. If you have

made it thought your life so far you can do this too.

Sharon LeVine

Re: need encouragment, please

>

> You will be so happy to walk again, after recovery and rehab. Acute

> care rehab centers do only that - rehab. They specialize in rehabs of

> all kinds, there are many more PTs and PT assist. Not that a hospital

> rehab isn't good, they are, I had PT at the hospital I had surgery and

> more when I came home. I've had both knees replaced, not at the same

> time though. Sometimes I wish I would have done it at the same time -

> so I would have got it all done at the same time, I'm in knee rehab

> again now.

> I won't sugar coat it, it hurts. Talk to your Dr. and make sure he

> understands what you expect in pain relief, what ever that is. I had

> a bad experience with pain relief. Just talk to your Dr. and you'll

> do great! I'm working on stairs now. Soon I'll have 2 great knees.

> I'll pray for you on Wednesday.

> Blessings, Lynette

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

I am praying right now.

Mike

From: shihtzumom <shihtzumom1@...>

Subject: RE: Re: need encouragment, please

Joint Replacement

Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 8:40 AM

Thank you. Anyone who prays, I really do covet your prayers tomorrow

and

during my rehab the next few weeks. Please pray that the pain will be

bearable, I won't get any infections, and mostly that my husband will be ok.

I know that God is in control, and prayer is the absolute best thing

possible for all of us.

I have mostly everything ready at home, food in the house, everything

reasonably clean, house ready for my return. And I am still very nervous.

I will check in as soon as I can and let you know how things are going.

To those who believe, no explanation is necessary; to those who dont, no

explanation is possible

[Guest guest]

Thank you. Thank you everyone.

Chrissie

To those who believe, no explanation is necessary; to those who dont, no

explanation is possible

-----Original Message-----

From: Joint Replacement

I will be praying for you. Relax. You will be fine.

Harold

-----Original Message-----

From: Total_Joint_ Replacement

On Behalf Of

on

Hi ,

I do pray and will be sending prayers for you this week.

Peace,

Jackie

[Guest guest]

i must be on moderation post i posted this yesterday now she don't get to see it

before she went for surgery

Sharon LeVine

Re: Re: need encouragment, please

I think i saw there you had a child, if so just remember the pain

you had having the child the minute that laid that bundle of joy in your arms

the pain was worth every minute of it. So will the new knee as soon as you can

walk and it's a different kind of pain and you will that the old pain is going

and so shall the new pain in time that it was worth it to. I haven't had mine

yet going to after the first of the year and that is what I'm keeping in mind.

If you have made it thought your life so far you can do this too.

Sharon LeVine

[Guest guest]

Thanks it's i'm just being sensitive i typed it all out and she didn't get to

see it before surgery. I know prayers work no matter if she sees it or not.

Don't worry about it.

Sharon LeVine

Re: Re: need encouragment, please

>

>

> I think i saw there you had a child, if so just remember

the pain you had having the child the minute that laid that bundle of

joy in your arms the pain was worth every minute of it. So will the

new knee as soon as you can walk and it's a different kind of pain and

you will that the old pain is going and so shall the new pain in time

that it was worth it to. I haven't had mine yet going to after the

first of the year and that is what I'm keeping in mind. If you have

made it thought your life so far you can do this too.

> Sharon LeVine

>

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Praying for you as I write this. God is faithful.

~valerie

RE: Re: need encouragment, please

Thank you. Thank you everyone.

Chrissie

To those who believe, no explanation is necessary; to those who dont, no

explanation is possible

-----Original Message-----

From: Joint Replacement

I will be praying for you. Relax. You will be fine.

Harold

-----Original Message-----

From: Total_Joint_ Replacement

On Behalf Of

on

Hi ,

I do pray and will be sending prayers for you this week.

Peace,

Jackie