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Posted 12/16/2014 3:20 PM (GMT 0)
WhiteBeard had his knee replacement done yesterday afternoon. The surgery went fine & since they did a nerve block for anesthesia he will not have any feeling for about 24 hours. He had jello for dinner last night, lol.

Last night was a good night for him pain wise. Lets all pray it continues. This morning he was given a normal breakfast, the dr came in & removed a drain this morning. PT has already been by to teach him exercises.

Keep him in your prayers this continues & he does well.
Posted 12/16/2014 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
Great news=)  Thanks, Susie, for the update.  I was anxious to hear about him.  I know with his strong constitution, his recovery will exceed all expectations.

~~Dixie

Posted 12/16/2014 7:43 PM (GMT 0)
Great to hear this news! Keep it up!
Posted 12/16/2014 10:01 PM (GMT 0)
well I just got done with PT she had me walk down the hallway to the window and back (about four rooms down) It was rough as this was my first major walk and venture out of my room! The knee is screaming at me so to speak but as they say no pain no gain! Talked with the nurse and I want to wait a little while to see if calms down a little, if it doesn't she will give something for it. It has been less than 24 hours since I got out of surgery and I'm progressing! Thanks Susie for starting this thread and to all those that have given me support! THANK-YOU!!

White Beard
Posted 12/16/2014 10:07 PM (GMT 0)
KUDOS!!!

 

Continued support, as I know you're going to do just great=)

~~Dixie

Posted 12/17/2014 12:30 AM (GMT 0)
So happy and amazed you're doing so well!
Posted 12/17/2014 3:02 AM (GMT 0)
Awesome, keep it up...we are sending good thoughts your way!
Posted 12/17/2014 3:03 AM (GMT 0)
Hope it does settle down some for you. Are you in that thing that makes it move all the time you are in bed? Some use it, some do not.

You know each walk will probably get a bit easier. It's so good to hear from you this soon!
Posted 12/17/2014 5:28 AM (GMT 0)
I hurts so bad! My knee feels like it's going to explode! Plus I have a very stiff neck and with very painful and sore and rigid neck and stomach muscle's literally hurt all over!

White Beard
Posted 12/17/2014 5:49 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear the pain is so bad right now WB. Hoping it will get easier with each day. A good friend of mine is about 8 weeks now post op from total knee replacement (has other CP issues too) and she is doing really well.

Sending healing thoughts!

Laura
Posted 12/17/2014 9:18 AM (GMT 0)
WB...I don't have a complete understanding of pain pumps, so forgive me if this is a stupid question.  Can you bolus your pain med more often?  Is that allowed in hospital?

I'm sorry for your pain, but I expected as much.  I'm told the initial pain of knee replacement can be a real BEAR.  But with time and PT, I've no doubt you will persevere.  Please ask for pain relief, so that you can get restorative rest at night.

I'm in need of both TKR, but I'm avoiding surgery as long as I can.  I've heard too many horror stories.  Somehow I know that yours will have a happy ending.  Perhaps you'll even give me the courage to have mine done.  I have both an 87 and 94 year old friends that had double TKR...did beautifully...were back gardening within no time at all.  I'm a chicken, as I don't have their tough constitution.  Well, that's not completely true, as I am a tough old bird to endure all that I have during my 53 years.  I'm the chicken when it comes to more surgeries.

Stay positive and raise the roof for pain relief!

Hugs~~Dixie

Posted 12/17/2014 10:15 AM (GMT 0)
WB that's your body's reaction to the invasion, not to worry about the soreness unless you develope a fever and the pain was expected. Not to be gross here but he literally cut and removed bones from your body then wrestled in hardware and the muscle soreness is simply alot of that as well, all those thigh muscles being rearranged and pulled on causes a ripple effect to abs. Your neck soreness was likely a positional result of your spinal issues from laying on the OR table for hours. I know it's hard but take the pain meds offered and work the soreness out. It will be shorter in duration if you can. Today's likely to be worse but tomorrow should see improvement.

So far it sounds like your doing great and staying the normal course.

You will be pleased with your new knee when you get past the surgery results.
Posted 12/17/2014 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
I now remember telling my doctor the first day that my thigh hurt worse than my knee. He just smiled and said we moved it around a lot. I pray that soon you will be telling others it is worth all the pain.
Posted 12/18/2014 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
He is doing better today. A huge problem was the surgeon cut off his Baclofen & that is something you cannot do with Baclofen, you must be weaned off of it. He had his Ipad with him & pulled up the info on Baclofen & showed it to a nurse or PA. Anyway, he is back on schedule with it & doing better. His knee pain is also better controlled today too.

If he continues to do well he may get to released tomorrow.

Dixie to answer your question about the bolus, his pump is for back pain only, it has no effect for pain anywhere else.
Posted 12/18/2014 1:34 AM (GMT 0)
WB,
I heard the knee is a rough one, but I know you are one tough cookie and can handle it, I will keep you in my prayers. Hang in there and know we all are here for you when you need to chat about your pain and suffering! I wish the best for you. 🙏
Posted 12/18/2014 5:20 PM (GMT 0)
Good news is I'm going home today! In an hour or two to be exact! Found some problems with going home my bed is to high off the floor to get in and out of it safely by myself but I can sleep in my recliner for a while with no problem. But for Christmas to have room for my tree I took my recliner apart but the back of it in the spare bedroom and the seat part in the garage! I have a leather love seat type chair and couch that both recline but they don't have the side arm to raise and lower the foot rest like my other recliner does. Soooo for the first few days I'm going to stay with my sister and her husband at there house. And they are going to help me get my place in order. I never thought about these problems with my bed until the physical therapist was going over things with me yesterday afternoon. I then realized that my bed was not going to work at least not right away. I have a little foot stool by my bed to get in and out of it and that just won't work for me right now.

So this seems to be an excellent solution! I will admit I am a bit amazed at how much better it gets each day! But Doc said today absolutely no driving till after my follow-up appointment on the 26th of January! and showers till 24 hour after the staples are taken out! Got to see the incision this morning when they changed the dressing. 36 staples right down the front center of the knee!

Anyway that's my update for today! again Thank you all for your support! It does mean allot to me!

White Beard
Posted 12/18/2014 5:27 PM (GMT 0)
Sounds like you have a great plan going now. Isn't it nice to have family nearby that helps out when you need them! May the daily improvement continue!
Posted 12/18/2014 8:39 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck with your recovery White Beard! I sure do hope that you have smooth sailing... and Merry Holidays to you! :)
Posted 12/19/2014 7:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hey WB...Just touching base for a wellness check.  Give your sis and BIL a bil ole hug and smooch of gratitude=)  They should definitely be on Santa's nice list.  I think your staying a while with them is the best solution...and hey, you don't have to make the ride to sister's house for Christmas.

YOU ARE A TROOPER in so many ways.  This will soon be just a minor blip on your radar!  Take care.  Take it easy.  Take this time to drink in the love of family, hearth and home.  Oh, and just between you and me...I've been sidelined with poor health at Christmas before...so my glorious tree got nicknamed "Valentine's Day" tree.  It wasn't visible to the neighbors, so no "Baker Act" necessary.  I needed the sparkly tree lights during that dark time, so no harm...no foul.

Hugs,

Dixie

Oh, Susie...Thanks for sharing the pain pump info.  I don't have a full understanding, as confessed, to exactly how it provides relief.  So, if it only relieves back pain, it would not be effective for multiple pain-inducing issues, correct?

Posted 12/19/2014 9:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all right now and for the next few days I'm staying at my sisters and boy was Pumpkin ever happy to see me! (my sister has been taking care of her during my surgery). Anyway last night and so far just about all day today she has been on my lap! She won't let me out of her sight!

Home health care nurse came this morning, she will be seeing me at least once a week till my staples are removed. The physical therapist came this afternoon and will be coming three times a week for at least 5 or 6 weeks. Basically I was told to do my exercises as directed and to keep my leg elevated and keep off of it, till I am told to do other wise! (l have allot of swelling and they want to get down first) But my surgeon does not allow the use of ice or cooling the leg, or the use of any type of heat during the post-op recovery period!

Anyway hope to be back in my home by the end of the weekend.

Hanging in there! and Thanks for all your support!

White Beard
Posted 12/19/2014 10:10 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so glad to hear that it went well, very sorry to hear about your pain :( And glad to hear you're staying with your sister, she better take good care of you! :)

No ice or heat? Boo, that would be tough, but I'm sure the surgeon has a reason for it!

Please KUP, and I hope you feel as good as you can, considering.
Posted 12/20/2014 1:16 AM (GMT 0)
So glad to hear you are reunited with Pumpkin-what a cute name! Isn't it odd the various ways our doctors treat us? What one uses, another forbids. I'm sure they all have a good reason. Are you having to use crutches when you do get up, rather than a walker?

I know you will take good care of yourself and not push too much so this will heal as quickly as possible. It's great to have you back here!
Posted 12/22/2014 6:38 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all my sister and brother in-law brought me home Saturday and got my recliner back in the living room and got everything arranged so I can get around my house with using a walker! They kept Pumpkin so I could have a chance to get myself adjusted then they brought her over today! (Sunday evening) the recliner is heavy duty over sized and Pumpkin is sound asleep right next to me in it! Anyway so far so good!

I will admit that this total knee replacement is a darn painful experience! But to me I think the most difficult and unpleasant thing about it, is not being able to shower and having to do sink bath's for two weeks! I hate that more than anything!!! pain wise getting up and going back down are still the killers! Ha

White Beard
Posted 12/22/2014 5:48 PM (GMT 0)
Many prayers and hope your recovery time will pass by quickly...I hope each day brings you less knee pain.

Prayers and well wishes...
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