Guest guest Posted September 25, 2001 Report Share Posted September 25, 2001 Welcome home !!!!! I'm glad to hear that you're doing so well. Yes, I remember that pain the day after. I wasn't any picnic, but it was worth every bit of it! Don't try doing to much to soon as we all have a tendency of doing. You still need lots of rest. I can imagine your dogs were very happy to see you. a [ ] I'm home Hi all, I am back. It went well but surely hurt. I had the surgery on 9/14, went to the Rehab Hospital on 9/18 and home today. Gory details. I had a spinal and watched the whole procedure. Guess I'm weird but it was interesting. The day after was dreadfully painful but my rehab is going well. The Physical therapist says I have the range of motion of 3 weeks after surgery not one. I am tired now and am just going to work on the putter for a bit then go sit. It is pouring out-guess no field hokey for today. The dogs were all happy to see me. Missed you all! Temple 3 Fox Haven Way Chelmsford, MA 01824 dat2352@... http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2001 Report Share Posted September 25, 2001 Great to have you back, ! No, I don't think you're weird since you chose to watch your surgery. Bet it was cool. Besides, we need all of the eye-witness experts we can get here. Sorry there was so much pain the day afterward, but how is you pain level now? [ ] I'm home > Hi all, > I am back. It went well but surely hurt. I had the surgery on 9/14, went to the Rehab Hospital on 9/18 and home today. > Gory details. I had a spinal and watched the whole procedure. Guess I'm weird but it was interesting. The day after was dreadfully painful but my rehab is going well. The Physical therapist says I have the range of motion of 3 weeks after surgery not one. I am tired now and am just going to work on the putter for a bit then go sit. It is pouring out-guess no field hokey for today. The dogs were all happy to see me. > Missed you all! > Temple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2001 Report Share Posted September 25, 2001 Hi Just a warm welcome...looks like all of those prayers worked..Hope your recovery moves along quickly for you and you soon feel better. Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2001 Report Share Posted September 26, 2001 , Pain now is quite bearable and it is oh so wonderful to stand up straight and to walk up and down stairs without nearly crying. My left foot is still kind of turned out and I think the muscle a bit shortened but if I work at it can straighten out. I hate morphine- I was so out of it AND in pain while on it, later on percocet at least my brain worked and I could keep my eyes open. According to the PTs my surgeon is a genus so I lucked out. He was a physicist who became a surgeon-very meticulous. They can tell in therapy who are his patients. Temple 3 Fox Haven Way Chelmsford, MA 01824 dat2352@... http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html [ ] I'm home > > > > Hi all, > > I am back. It went well but surely hurt. I had the surgery on 9/14, went > to the Rehab Hospital on 9/18 and home today. > > Gory details. I had a spinal and watched the whole procedure. Guess I'm > weird but it was interesting. The day after was dreadfully painful but my > rehab is going well. The Physical therapist says I have the range of motion > of 3 weeks after surgery not one. I am tired now and am just going to work > on the putter for a bit then go sit. It is pouring out-guess no field hokey > for today. The dogs were all happy to see me. > > Missed you all! > > Temple > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2001 Report Share Posted September 26, 2001 , Glad your home and all is going well. Pray that you'll continue. Be Blessed Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2001 Report Share Posted September 26, 2001 , Boy, I relate so much to your pain story. My surgeon said I literally came into the hospital on a prayer and alot of morphine. Just as you said it is wonderful to stand up straight without all the pain medicine. I am so thankful that I too had a genius bunch of doctors working on my back. They keep a close watch on me....they know I try to do too much too soon. I am trying to watch and go at a slow pace. But with no pain, I forget that it's only been one month and a day since surgery. Then, I have to remember the RA pain will be back... but that is nothing compared to the back problem. It is so good to be able to read here that others do know how bad this pain can be. I am so thankful and grateful for good doctors and others that really care. Lila > [Original Message] > From: Temple <dat2352@...> > < > > Date: 9/25/01 4:51:27 PM > Subject: Re: [ ] I'm home > > , > Pain now is quite bearable and it is oh so wonderful to stand up straight > and to walk up and down stairs without nearly crying. My left foot is still > kind of turned out and I think the muscle a bit shortened but if I work at > it can straighten out. I hate morphine- I was so out of it AND in pain > while on it, later on percocet at least my brain worked and I could keep my > eyes open. According to the PTs my surgeon is a genus so I lucked out. He > was a physicist who became a surgeon-very meticulous. They can tell in > therapy who are his patients. > Temple > 3 Fox Haven Way > Chelmsford, MA 01824 > > dat2352@... > http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html > http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html > http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html > [ ] I'm home > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > I am back. It went well but surely hurt. I had the surgery on 9/14, > went > > to the Rehab Hospital on 9/18 and home today. > > > Gory details. I had a spinal and watched the whole procedure. Guess > I'm > > weird but it was interesting. The day after was dreadfully painful but my > > rehab is going well. The Physical therapist says I have the range of > motion > > of 3 weeks after surgery not one. I am tired now and am just going to > work > > on the putter for a bit then go sit. It is pouring out-guess no field > hokey > > for today. The dogs were all happy to see me. > > > Missed you all! > > > Temple > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2001 Report Share Posted September 26, 2001 Hi , Glad to read your surgery is over and you are home. I can understand how you feel. Hope you get some rest. Lynn MeMom ---------- > From: Temple <dat2352@...> > > Subject: [ ] I'm home > Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 2:47 PM > > Hi all, > I am back. It went well but surely hurt. I had the surgery on 9/14, went to the Rehab Hospital on 9/18 and home today. > Gory details. I had a spinal and watched the whole procedure. Guess I'm weird but it was interesting. The day after was dreadfully painful but my rehab is going well. The Physical therapist says I have the range of motion of 3 weeks after surgery not one. I am tired now and am just going to work on the putter for a bit then go sit. It is pouring out-guess no field hokey for today. The dogs were all happy to see me. > Missed you all! > Temple > 3 Fox Haven Way > Chelmsford, MA 01824 > > dat2352@... > http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html > http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html > http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2001 Report Share Posted September 26, 2001 Welcome home . You have been in my thoughts and prayers and you still will be. hugs, Colleen Check out my website at: http://www.geocities.com/callyanne21/ >From: " a " <paula54@...> >Reply- >< > >Subject: RE: [ ] I'm home >Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 16:23:51 -0400 > >Welcome home !!!!! I'm glad to hear that you're doing so well. Yes, >I remember that pain the day after. I wasn't any picnic, but it was worth >every bit of it! Don't try doing to much to soon as we all have a tendency >of doing. You still need lots of rest. >I can imagine your dogs were very happy to see you. >a > > > [ ] I'm home > > >Hi all, >I am back. It went well but surely hurt. I had the surgery on 9/14, went >to >the Rehab Hospital on 9/18 and home today. >Gory details. I had a spinal and watched the whole procedure. Guess I'm >weird but it was interesting. The day after was dreadfully painful but my >rehab is going well. The Physical therapist says I have the range of >motion >of 3 weeks after surgery not one. I am tired now and am just going to work >on the putter for a bit then go sit. It is pouring out-guess no field >hokey >for today. The dogs were all happy to see me. >Missed you all! > Temple >3 Fox Haven Way >Chelmsford, MA 01824 > >dat2352@... >http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html >http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html >http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2001 Report Share Posted September 26, 2001 Weird no, brave YES!!! Did they explain things as they went along? a Re: [ ] I'm home Great to have you back, ! No, I don't think you're weird since you chose to watch your surgery. Bet it was cool. Besides, we need all of the eye-witness experts we can get here. Sorry there was so much pain the day afterward, but how is you pain level now? [ ] I'm home > Hi all, > I am back. It went well but surely hurt. I had the surgery on 9/14, went to the Rehab Hospital on 9/18 and home today. > Gory details. I had a spinal and watched the whole procedure. Guess I'm weird but it was interesting. The day after was dreadfully painful but my rehab is going well. The Physical therapist says I have the range of motion of 3 weeks after surgery not one. I am tired now and am just going to work on the putter for a bit then go sit. It is pouring out-guess no field hokey for today. The dogs were all happy to see me. > Missed you all! > Temple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2001 Report Share Posted September 26, 2001 a, I heard them talking to each other but resisted asking questions-just watched. Thank you all so much for your prayers and concern. I'm doing well-really want to take a bath. It was interesting but strange. Temple 3 Fox Haven Way Chelmsford, MA 01824 dat2352@... http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html [ ] I'm home > > > > Hi all, > > I am back. It went well but surely hurt. I had the surgery on 9/14, went > to the Rehab Hospital on 9/18 and home today. > > Gory details. I had a spinal and watched the whole procedure. Guess I'm > weird but it was interesting. The day after was dreadfully painful but my > rehab is going well. The Physical therapist says I have the range of motion > of 3 weeks after surgery not one. I am tired now and am just going to work > on the putter for a bit then go sit. It is pouring out-guess no field hokey > for today. The dogs were all happy to see me. > > Missed you all! > > Temple > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2001 Report Share Posted September 27, 2001 So, , will the genius do the hip replacement, too??? If he's that good, I hope so. Re: [ ] I'm home > , > Pain now is quite bearable and it is oh so wonderful to stand up straight > and to walk up and down stairs without nearly crying. My left foot is still > kind of turned out and I think the muscle a bit shortened but if I work at > it can straighten out. I hate morphine- I was so out of it AND in pain > while on it, later on percocet at least my brain worked and I could keep my > eyes open. According to the PTs my surgeon is a genus so I lucked out. He > was a physicist who became a surgeon-very meticulous. They can tell in > therapy who are his patients. > Temple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2001 Report Share Posted September 27, 2001 , Yes, if I want it. At the moment other than the hip going out occasionally, there is no pain in it. The knee still is quite swollen, bruised and hurts but it such a different pain than what I've been living with that it's OK. I know that there is no cartilage in the hip but if it doesn't hurt why do it now-we'll see what everyone advises. I'll deal with PT and then my hernia first. Started back on enbrel yesterday. Temple 3 Fox Haven Way Chelmsford, MA 01824 dat2352@... http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2001 Report Share Posted September 28, 2001 , I hope you can put off having your hip replaced as long as you can. They are always finding new ways to repair joints. Plus with all the hip replacement recalls, maybe it would be in your best interest to wait. I hope your therapy includes hip strengthening exercises so that you can improve your stability. I'm glad that your doctor felt you were ready to go back on Enbrel. a Re: [ ] I'm home , Yes, if I want it. At the moment other than the hip going out occasionally, there is no pain in it. The knee still is quite swollen, bruised and hurts but it such a different pain than what I've been living with that it's OK. I know that there is no cartilage in the hip but if it doesn't hurt why do it now-we'll see what everyone advises. I'll deal with PT and then my hernia first. Started back on enbrel yesterday. Temple 3 Fox Haven Way Chelmsford, MA 01824 dat2352@... http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2001 Report Share Posted September 29, 2001 : I am so glad you are home. I pray for you that things will get easier day by day. God Bless Colletti Anjillah@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2001 Report Share Posted October 1, 2001 Hi , So glad to see that you are home and doing so great. With my first tkr, I was way off the chart with my progress. I didn't even go to rehab, just came home and the doc had a home health nurse come change the dressings and a physical therapist come three times a week. I always feel better in my own home than a facility. I had my second knee done within a year after the first and had virtually the same type of progress but developed complications somewhere along the road and they are now proposing a revision of the left tkr in the very near future. Not looking forward to that too much! I love my right tkr, no pain, the stability is great and I can actually sit crossed leg on the floor, I jog in the pool and I think it is true that you actually feel taller because you are standing up straight. I pray that they can make my left knee 90% of what my right knee is. Keep up the good work and make your doctor proud. It is YOU who will be the big winner in the end. Gentle, tender, healing angel hugs, Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2001 Report Share Posted October 1, 2001 Lila, Good to read that you are doing so well after your back surgery. It is major surgery, but in your case the outcome was well worth it. How is the RA doing? We have such strong members on this board who follow the doctor's orders and go right off the charts in their recuperation. It just goes to show that RA makes us a tough bunch of broads. Keep up the good work! Gentle, tender, healing angel hugs, Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 Deb, You put it so well...I think we are a tough bunch. The doctors do say my recoveries always go so well and ahead of schedule. The way I see it, that is my only job right now. The back is coming along great, but the RA is slowly surfacing. I'm back on the Enbrel, and I will probably start my methotrexate shots this week. I see my rheumotologist tomorrow. My biggest concern right now is my feet. My toes on both feet on becoming so deformed that it is getting hard to walk. Does anyone have good shoes they would recommend? If that's my only problem, I will be happy! I enjoy this bunch so much. Even though I don't post much, I read every day. Thanks for being here....everyone! Lila > [Original Message] > From: <Auntblabbie2000@...> > < > > Date: 10/1/01 7:15:16 PM > Subject: Re: [ ] I'm home > > Lila, > > Good to read that you are doing so well after your back surgery. It is major > surgery, but in your case the outcome was well worth it. How is the RA > doing? > > We have such strong members on this board who follow the doctor's orders and > go right off the charts in their recuperation. It just goes to show that RA > makes us a tough bunch of broads. > > Keep up the good work! > > Gentle, tender, healing angel hugs, > > Deb > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 Deb, Yes, things are going great except for my frustration. I have been so handicapped that now I want to dive right into doing things and can't. Even though my range of motion etc are great, I can't seem to stand still for a long time. Need to clean out closets etc. How long were you on crutches? Another problem is that my foot has been compensating for the knee for so long that I limp if I don't concentrate. Temple 3 Fox Haven Way Chelmsford, MA 01824 dat2352@... http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 Hey , Take some time and SLOW down. Just the surgery itself is MAJOR and you had this condition for quite a while. Let your body get readjusted to its new part! I was never on crutches. I was on a walker for 4 weeks, well he actually wanted me on the walker for 6 weeks, but after 4 weeks, I was only using it when I left the house. Then I went straight to the cane. I had the first surgery on 11/1/99 and I was in Chicago for the millennium 1/1/00 just using the cane again when I went out of the house. I too had all these projects lined up for when I was going to be home and found that the least little thing pooped me out and when I went back to work, I started out with 1/2 days first. Don't rush things too much and I am sure that the PT will correct that foot problem. Most good ortho surgeons will settle for nothing less than 100%. Hang in there, girlfriend! Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2001 Report Share Posted October 3, 2001 Hello Lila, I don't recognize your name, but can tell you're part of the group. I also would like the answer to the shoe problem. My shoe size has increased about 2 sizes since RA. But even getting larger shoes doesn't make them comfortable. Dr. suggested wearing tennis shoes all the time, but just putting my feet into enclosed shoes and wearing them awhile, they still hurt. Are there any comfortable shoes for feet with RA? Glad your recovery is going so well. Be Blessed Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2001 Report Share Posted October 30, 2001 HI all, I just thought I'd drop a line and say thank you for lighting candles and remembeing me in prayeras . I am really having a hard time staying awalke here tonight...but I am ok.....the surgeon said he closed and sewed the hole shut ...I have no drains and hopefully wont have to have one nor a maesh screen ever again. So I feel pretty good..just tired ,,and I need to go before I fall off chair to floor.........more later.JUdyinaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2001 Report Share Posted October 31, 2001 Hi Judy, Glad you are home and hope you start to feel better. Rest and when you can let us know how you are. Lynn ---------- > From: JHend65291@... > > Subject: Re: [ ]I'm home > Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 8:52 PM > > HI all, I just thought I'd drop a line and say thank you for lighting candles > and remembeing me in prayeras . I am really having a hard time staying awalke > here tonight...but I am ok.....the surgeon said he closed and sewed the hole > shut ...I have no drains and hopefully wont have to have one nor a maesh > screen ever again. > > So I feel pretty good..just tired ,,and I need to go before I fall off chair > to floor.........more later.JUdyinaz > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2001 Report Share Posted November 1, 2001 welcome home judy, i hope you can recover once and for all. kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2001 Report Share Posted November 1, 2001 Glad to hear that you are back, Judy - and without a drain! Hope your recovery goes well. Re: [ ]I'm home > HI all, I just thought I'd drop a line and say thank you for lighting candles > and remembeing me in prayeras . I am really having a hard time staying awalke > here tonight...but I am ok.....the surgeon said he closed and sewed the hole > shut ...I have no drains and hopefully wont have to have one nor a maesh > screen ever again. > > So I feel pretty good..just tired ,,and I need to go before I fall off chair > to floor.........more later.JUdyinaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2001 Report Share Posted November 3, 2001 I'm glad to hear that it went well Judy and you have no drains. I hope this recovery is quick. a Re: [ ]I'm home > HI all, I just thought I'd drop a line and say thank you for lighting candles > and remembeing me in prayeras . I am really having a hard time staying awalke > here tonight...but I am ok.....the surgeon said he closed and sewed the hole > shut ...I have no drains and hopefully wont have to have one nor a maesh > screen ever again. > > So I feel pretty good..just tired ,,and I need to go before I fall off chair > to floor.........more later.JUdyinaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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