Re: Knee replacement next week

[Guest guest]

WOW!!!

I am a bit overwhelmed and feeling a lot more support due to the abundance

of your replies.

Surgery is tomorrow. I have had all my blood work done, blood thinner test

done, EKG and chest x-ray -- passing all!

Today I had my joint replacement seminar. I pretty much know that surgical

l and recovery aspect cuz of my right knee being done in 2004.

OMG the hospital really does things a lot differently now. There is a

separate wing of a floor set aside for ONLY joint replacements. All of the

nurses are trained in joint recovery. When I had my right knee done I was

handed over to a student nurse. She was a very nice person, but not nearly

trained enough, if you know what I mean.

I'll try to answer a few questions:

Pat, the reason I'm going to a rehab is because there will be 2 kids under 3

years old at the house when I get home. I need to learn how to be steady on

my feet dodging toys and whatnot.

Donna I'm sure impressed at your healing rate. Since you've have both done,

how would I get into the car to drive? I have tried and tried several

different ways and nothing where I can get in without moving to a 90 degree

angle. YIKES

I report to the hospital at 9:30 with surgery at 11:30. If the rehab place

I go to has Wi-Fi I will log on.

Take care and God Bless,

Marie

[Guest guest]

Good luck and I am praying for you. Had my second knee done April 19th and has

been a great & easier recovery

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