Guest guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 I will , I jst need a couple more days to recup Re: Home from the hospital Hate to hear that. Let us know what happens dear one. Love Janetelizabethnv1 <elizabethnv1earthlink (DOT) net> wrote: Sorry I have been laid up this last week in the hospital . I have tons of research to post , it just may take a day or so . I was hospitilized for severe gi bleeding , I was diagnosed with iscemic colitis . It seems my heart isn't pumping fast enough to perfuse my intestines , so a portion of my colon has been damaged . They are hoping to save it , but I may end up losing part of it . Who knows what is around life's corner, so why worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Thank you Re: Home from the hospital Good Luck , I hope they are able to save yourcolon and happy birthday,have a better day.NoeLani--- elizabethnv1 <elizabethnv1earthlink (DOT) net> wrote:> Sorry I have been laid up this last week in the> hospital . I have tons > of research to post , it just may take a day or so .> I was hospitilized > for severe gi bleeding , I was diagnosed with> iscemic colitis . It > seems my heart isn't pumping fast enough to perfuse> my intestines , so > a portion of my colon has been damaged . They are> hoping to save it , > but I may end up losing part of it . > > __________________________________________________________Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Games.http://get.games./proddesc?gamekey=monopolyherenow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Glad to hear your husband is doing well. As another bilateral tkr, I am also glad to have done it at the same time. If you don't have a good leg to stand on at least afterwards they are both getting better at the same time lol. Please keep us informed on his progress. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 That's wonderful , hope the success continues. Lynn > > I just got my husband home from the hospital a few hours ago. His > bilateral tkr was done Tuesday @ 4:30 pm. He was up and walking the > next morning. He is in pain and on both oxycontin and oxycodone for > the pain. He has said he is glad he made the decision to do both at > the same time as he could not imagine doing it twice. He already says > that the presurgical pain is gone. He is feeling a majority of his > pain in his quads. His surgeon told me that my husbands knees were the > worst he has ever seen and my husband is only 42. He can already bend > to 71-78 degrees. only 60-80 to go. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Rich, You have become the new poster child for ectomy patients! I wish there were many others who could share that distinction with you, but as we are all different, I hope you can bask in your remarkable recovery for a very long time! Recently I reported on a terrible back problem that had rendered me into the invalid category, being unable to walk, work, and carry on various other bodily functions we all take for granted. Morphine and valium administered by IV did not help, but 5 hours later, something else given thru the IV began the " turnaround " for me. I continued on the oral medications for two more days and now I find myself once again without any back problems. I know it started several weeks agao with saving my mother money by shoveling her driveway, but at its worst stage, I was a completely helpless, pathetic human being. Thank god for strong enduring marriages. I could not have made it through without Cyndee helping me. Unrelated to my marriage I have been under extreme stress for the last 4 months, and though (amazingly) it has not affected my eating, perhaps it manifested itself in some other way. ________________________________ From: " rbailhe@... " <rbailhe@...> achalasia Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2009 4:38:18 PM Subject: Home from the Hospital Hi! I am out of the hospital after an 8 day stay. It feels wonderful to be out. I'm staying at my in-laws for awhile and may go to my sister Rose's in Ann Arbor for a few day since my kids are on Spring Break next week. I am swallowing well - (what a joy), eating very small meals and not pushing at all (Per the advice of wise Board members & under the careful watch of my sister Rose who has been absolutey wonderful throughout this entire time). I lost 8 pounds while in the hospital and was down about 5 going in (and was considered skinny before any of this) so I have some work to do in making sure I take on plenty of calories each day. But I will pay close attention to how my stomach feels and take it slow. Rose made an intereting point to me. She said your esophagus probably contained a certain amount of weight which was lost as soon as it was removed. I may have been carrying some weight since it never fully emptied. Now the weight I put back on will by pure, good, healthy wait. I am on a soft mushy diet for 1 to 2 weeks. Still no complications. Pain is moderate. I have oxycodone for it but haven't needed to take much. That conference in Germany does sound really cool. Not only for the expert information but just to be around that many achalasians would be a riot. Thanks again for prayers, support, ...... and everyting else. Love, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Hi , It is great to read your post. I was wondering what was going on with you and concerned - waiting expectantly - for your update. I am so pleased the problem is resolved. Stress is insidious and can be a culprit or instigator in so many ways. And it's so prevalent everywhere. Even when I think I am relaxed I've noticed other layers of tension exist deeper within. I know I need to get better at achieving deeper levels of relaxation - free from stress. Anyway I am very happy to learn you are well. Rich > > Rich, > > You have become the new poster child for ectomy patients! I wish there were many others who could share that distinction with you, but as we are all different, I hope you can bask in your remarkable recovery for a very long time! > > Recently I reported on a terrible back problem that had rendered me into the invalid category, being unable to walk, work, and carry on various other bodily functions we all take for granted. Morphine and valium administered by IV did not help, but 5 hours later, something else given thru the IV began the " turnaround " for me. I continued on the oral medications for two more days and now I find myself once again without any back problems. I know it started several weeks agao with saving my mother money by shoveling her driveway, but at its worst stage, I was a completely helpless, pathetic human being. Thank god for strong enduring marriages. I could not have made it through without Cyndee helping me. Unrelated to my marriage I have been under extreme stress for the last 4 months, and though (amazingly) it has not affected my eating, perhaps it manifested itself in some other way. > > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: " rbailhe@... " <rbailhe@...> > achalasia > Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2009 4:38:18 PM > Subject: Home from the Hospital > > > Hi! > I am out of the hospital after an 8 day stay. It feels wonderful to be out. I'm staying at my in-laws for awhile and may go to my sister Rose's in Ann Arbor for a few day since my kids are on Spring Break next week. > I am swallowing well - (what a joy), eating very small meals and not pushing at all (Per the advice of wise Board members & under the careful watch of my sister Rose who has been absolutey wonderful throughout this entire time). > I lost 8 pounds while in the hospital and was down about 5 going in (and was considered skinny before any of this) so I have some work to do in making sure I take on plenty of calories each day. But I will pay close attention to how my stomach feels and take it slow. > Rose made an intereting point to me. She said your esophagus probably contained a certain amount of weight which was lost as soon as it was removed. I may have been carrying some weight since it never fully emptied. Now the weight I put back on will by pure, good, healthy wait. > I am on a soft mushy diet for 1 to 2 weeks. Still no complications. Pain is moderate. I have oxycodone for it but haven't needed to take much. > That conference in Germany does sound really cool. Not only for the expert information but just to be around that many achalasians would be a riot. > Thanks again for prayers, support, ...... and everyting else. > Love, > Rich > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Hi Rich, I think you are the luckiest of all of us by far! I had severe dumping syndrome in the beginning. My body had gone so long without food before my esophagectomy that my whole system was shocked. I am still puzzled that your Doctor didn't do a thoracotomy. That was my most painful incision. The one in my chest and neck barely bothered me. (Good drugs though). I'm so happy for you! No tubes at all? No J-tube for a month? You are so lucky!!!! All the best, - Call anytime if you have any questions O.K. 807-768-8945 (I'm in Thunder Bay, Ontario) achalasia From: rbailhe@... Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2009 20:38:18 +0000 Subject: Home from the Hospital Hi! I am out of the hospital after an 8 day stay. It feels wonderful to be out. I'm staying at my in-laws for awhile and may go to my sister Rose's in Ann Arbor for a few day since my kids are on Spring Break next week. I am swallowing well - (what a joy), eating very small meals and not pushing at all (Per the advice of wise Board members & under the careful watch of my sister Rose who has been absolutey wonderful throughout this entire time). I lost 8 pounds while in the hospital and was down about 5 going in (and was considered skinny before any of this) so I have some work to do in making sure I take on plenty of calories each day. But I will pay close attention to how my stomach feels and take it slow. Rose made an intereting point to me. She said your esophagus probably contained a certain amount of weight which was lost as soon as it was removed. I may have been carrying some weight since it never fully emptied. Now the weight I put back on will by pure, good, healthy wait. I am on a soft mushy diet for 1 to 2 weeks. Still no complications. Pain is moderate. I have oxycodone for it but haven't needed to take much. That conference in Germany does sound really cool. Not only for the expert information but just to be around that many achalasians would be a riot. Thanks again for prayers, support, ...... and everyting else. Love, Rich _________________________________________________________________ Reinvent how you stay in touch with the new Windows Live Messenger. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9650731 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Hi Rich Glad to hear that you are at home even with your in-laws. I am so pleased that you are also taking things slowly. You mentioned how your stomach feels when eating and that is a very good indicator of when you have had enough for now. Please listen to it and when you start to feel full stop and try again in an hour or so. As I said listen to your stomach it will tell you when to eat. Good Luck. from the UK ________________________________ From: " rbailhe@... " <rbailhe@...> achalasia Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2009 9:38:18 PM Subject: Home from the Hospital Hi! I am out of the hospital after an 8 day stay. It feels wonderful to be out. I'm staying at my in-laws for awhile and may go to my sister Rose's in Ann Arbor for a few day since my kids are on Spring Break next week. I am swallowing well - (what a joy), eating very small meals and not pushing at all (Per the advice of wise Board members & under the careful watch of my sister Rose who has been absolutey wonderful throughout this entire time). I lost 8 pounds while in the hospital and was down about 5 going in (and was considered skinny before any of this) so I have some work to do in making sure I take on plenty of calories each day. But I will pay close attention to how my stomach feels and take it slow. Rose made an intereting point to me. She said your esophagus probably contained a certain amount of weight which was lost as soon as it was removed. I may have been carrying some weight since it never fully emptied. Now the weight I put back on will by pure, good, healthy wait. I am on a soft mushy diet for 1 to 2 weeks. Still no complications. Pain is moderate. I have oxycodone for it but haven't needed to take much. That conference in Germany does sound really cool. Not only for the expert information but just to be around that many achalasians would be a riot. Thanks again for prayers, support, ...... and everyting else. Love, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Hi , My procedure was called a transhiatal esophagetomy. About a 7 inch incision in the belly and 3 inch in the neck I do have a j-tube for a month. I have some intenstinal cramping but I don't think I've had anything that would be called dumping. I've come close, feeling nauseous, etc, but when I sit in a recliner and relax, the feeling has passed. It's happened a couple of times. I will call you sometime! Rich > > > Hi Rich, > > > > I think you are the luckiest of all of us by far! I had severe dumping syndrome in the beginning. My body had gone so long without food before my esophagectomy that my whole system was shocked. I am still puzzled that your Doctor didn't do a thoracotomy. That was my most painful incision. The one in my chest and neck barely bothered me. (Good drugs though). I'm so happy for you! > > No tubes at all? No J-tube for a month? > > > > You are so lucky!!!! > > > > All the best, > > - Call anytime if you have any questions O.K. 807-768-8945 (I'm in Thunder Bay, Ontario) > > > > achalasia > From: rbailhe@... > Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2009 20:38:18 +0000 > Subject: Home from the Hospital > > > > > > Hi! > I am out of the hospital after an 8 day stay. It feels wonderful to be out. I'm staying at my in-laws for awhile and may go to my sister Rose's in Ann Arbor for a few day since my kids are on Spring Break next week. > I am swallowing well - (what a joy), eating very small meals and not pushing at all (Per the advice of wise Board members & under the careful watch of my sister Rose who has been absolutey wonderful throughout this entire time). > I lost 8 pounds while in the hospital and was down about 5 going in (and was considered skinny before any of this) so I have some work to do in making sure I take on plenty of calories each day. But I will pay close attention to how my stomach feels and take it slow. > Rose made an intereting point to me. She said your esophagus probably contained a certain amount of weight which was lost as soon as it was removed. I may have been carrying some weight since it never fully emptied. Now the weight I put back on will by pure, good, healthy wait. > I am on a soft mushy diet for 1 to 2 weeks. Still no complications. Pain is moderate. I have oxycodone for it but haven't needed to take much. > That conference in Germany does sound really cool. Not only for the expert information but just to be around that many achalasians would be a riot. > Thanks again for prayers, support, ...... and everyting else. > Love, > Rich > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Reinvent how you stay in touch with the new Windows Live Messenger. > http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9650731 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Thanks . I'm worried I won'tbet enough calories but it's weigh to early to know yet. This is only my second full day home from the hospital. Rich -- In achalasia , Hulmes <christine.hulmes@...> wrote: > > Hi Rich > Glad to hear that you are at home even with your in-laws. I am so pleased that you are also taking things slowly. You mentioned how your stomach feels when eating and that is a very good indicator of when you have had enough for now. Please listen to it and when you start to feel full stop and try again in an hour or so. As I said listen to your stomach it will tell you when to eat. Good Luck. > from the UK > > > > > ________________________________ > From: " rbailhe@... " <rbailhe@...> > achalasia > Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2009 9:38:18 PM > Subject: Home from the Hospital > > > Hi! > I am out of the hospital after an 8 day stay. It feels wonderful to be out. I'm staying at my in-laws for awhile and may go to my sister Rose's in Ann Arbor for a few day since my kids are on Spring Break next week. > I am swallowing well - (what a joy), eating very small meals and not pushing at all (Per the advice of wise Board members & under the careful watch of my sister Rose who has been absolutey wonderful throughout this entire time). > I lost 8 pounds while in the hospital and was down about 5 going in (and was considered skinny before any of this) so I have some work to do in making sure I take on plenty of calories each day. But I will pay close attention to how my stomach feels and take it slow. > Rose made an intereting point to me. She said your esophagus probably contained a certain amount of weight which was lost as soon as it was removed. I may have been carrying some weight since it never fully emptied. Now the weight I put back on will by pure, good, healthy wait. > I am on a soft mushy diet for 1 to 2 weeks. Still no complications. Pain is moderate. I have oxycodone for it but haven't needed to take much. > That conference in Germany does sound really cool. Not only for the expert information but just to be around that many achalasians would be a riot. > Thanks again for prayers, support, ...... and everyting else. > Love, > Rich > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Hi Rich, Try to stay away from dairy products if you are experiencing cramping. Believe me, you'll know if you have dumping syndrome because you'll be making a mad dash for the bathroom! lol The cramping is your first warning sign to stop drinking anything. Eat crackers and it will go away. I'm so happy for you! . I didn't use my J-Tube at all when I came home. I was eating several small meals and doing well right away. _________________________________________________________________ Reinvent how you stay in touch with the new Windows Live Messenger. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9650731 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Hi , Thanks for that information. The cramping can really hurt but I'm not making any mad dashes to the bathroom. I can't eat crackers yet because I'm on a soft mushy diet for 1 to 2 weeks. But actually, 1 week is tomorrow so.... I've lost 2 and 1/2 pounds in the 5 days I've been home from the hospital. I've been eating as much as I can. It feels like all the time but I think I may be able to eat more in one sitting. I've been very cautious, fearing the dumping syndrome. Eliminating dairy takes away so many great protein/calorie options. Is there anthing you can take for the cramping so you can continue to eat dairy? Do you think that will be a temporary thing? I was never sensitive to dairy products before the surgery. My nurse practioner came over and took out my last remaining stiches (from one the chest tube drains). That feels good. Thanks, Rich > > > Hi Rich, > > > > Try to stay away from dairy products if you are experiencing cramping. Believe me, you'll know if you have dumping syndrome because you'll be making a mad dash for the bathroom! lol The cramping is your first warning sign to stop drinking anything. Eat crackers and it will go away. > > > > I'm so happy for you! > > > > . > > > > I didn't use my J-Tube at all when I came home. I was eating several small meals and doing well right away. > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Reinvent how you stay in touch with the new Windows Live Messenger. > http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9650731 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 My total knee replacement was done on Monday and I was home from the hospital wednesday evening. I was home 1 hour and was ready to go back..just a lot of stress. My home nurse came on thursday and will be back this coming friday to take the staples out. My knee is so bruised and swollen. My physical therapist came on friday and really gave me a workout. When she left all I wanted was my ice and my pain pills. I am having a problem with cramping and she gave me some exercises to stretch my leg. Did any of you have any problems with cramping? How long did it take for your swelling to go down? I would appreciate any ideas any of you have. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Hi Lynn, Try not to get stressed, and try not to be impatient. It takes a lot of time to recover from a TKR. The swelling will go down but not right away. Keep with the pain meds, and do what the PT tells you to do. This is just the beginning, but with patience, you will recover. It takes time!!! All the best, really! Joan ________________________________ From: Lynne <lynanncol@...> Joint Replacement Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:05 AM Subject: Home from the hospital  My total knee replacement was done on Monday and I was home from the hospital wednesday evening. I was home 1 hour and was ready to go back..just a lot of stress. My home nurse came on thursday and will be back this coming friday to take the staples out. My knee is so bruised and swollen. My physical therapist came on friday and really gave me a workout. When she left all I wanted was my ice and my pain pills. I am having a problem with cramping and she gave me some exercises to stretch my leg. Did any of you have any problems with cramping? How long did it take for your swelling to go down? I would appreciate any ideas any of you have. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Hi, I had a TKR Apr 21st this year. They kept me in the hospital for eight days and then in patient rehab for three weeks! Mine took ages and even now I am still getting PT for it. It had got pretty bad before the surgery and I had to wait due to other medical problems but I had hoped it would be quicker recovery. I know people who have recovered much more quickly though. It needs a lot of patience and work I think but most people seem pleasqed with the final result, especially if you had a lot of pain before. Judith > > Hi Lynn, Try not to get stressed, and try not to be impatient. It takes a lot of time to recover from a TKR. The swelling will go down but not right away. Keep with the pain meds, and do what the PT tells you to do. This is just the beginning, but with patience, you will recover. It takes time!!! > All the best, really! Joan > > > > ________________________________ > From: Lynne <lynanncol@...> > Joint Replacement > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:05 AM > Subject: Home from the hospital > > >  > My total knee replacement was done on Monday and I was home from the hospital wednesday evening. I was home 1 hour and was ready to go back..just a lot of stress. My home nurse came on thursday and will be back this coming friday to take the staples out. My knee is so bruised and swollen. My physical therapist came on friday and really gave me a workout. When she left all I wanted was my ice and my pain pills. I am having a problem with cramping and she gave me some exercises to stretch my leg. Did any of you have any problems with cramping? How long did it take for your swelling to go down? I would appreciate any ideas any of you have. > > Lynne > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 *Hello Lynne, I had a hip replacement, but my neighbor had a TKR 4 months ago and she said her knee is still a little swollen yet and she still has some cramping in let but its getting a lot better, she walked with a walker for about 2 weeks then a cane, she said just do your PT for sure no matter how much it bothers you,, how your leg turns out depends on PT and your will to want to walk again without pain. I am now going though PT for my hip and I got depressed and stressed out at first but doing the PT and Ice and pain pills I am doing much better, if you just want to talk please let me know I am here for you and whoever wants information on hip replacement. Have a blessed day. Pat. * On Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 10:18 AM, Joan Kell <kell_joan@...> wrote: > ** > > > Hi Lynn, Try not to get stressed, and try not to be impatient. It takes a > lot of time to recover from a TKR. The swelling will go down but not right > away. Keep with the pain meds, and do what the PT tells you to do. This is > just the beginning, but with patience, you will recover. It takes time!!! > All the best, really! Joan > > ________________________________ > From: Lynne <lynanncol@...> > Joint Replacement > Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:05 AM > Subject: Home from the hospital > > > My total knee replacement was done on Monday and I was home from the > hospital wednesday evening. I was home 1 hour and was ready to go back..just > a lot of stress. My home nurse came on thursday and will be back this coming > friday to take the staples out. My knee is so bruised and swollen. My > physical therapist came on friday and really gave me a workout. When she > left all I wanted was my ice and my pain pills. I am having a problem with > cramping and she gave me some exercises to stretch my leg. Did any of you > have any problems with cramping? How long did it take for your swelling to > go down? I would appreciate any ideas any of you have. > > Lynne > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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