Okay; I think I'm back....

The knee surgery went pretty well, and I think I'm back in action again. They found one angry nerve causing the pain and snipped it, and then cleaned out the rest of the area. I'm still swollen and trying to walk around without the crutches, but still have to lean on them every once in a while! The worst part was the constipation from the meds; didn't think I'd ever have to say the constipation word again in my life! I stayed true to the probiotics, and so far am doing well on recovery. Exercise is the biggest part right now.

I think we have some new folks on here, so welcome, and it looks like I have some reading to do! Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving (in the US); my hubby made a great Thanksgiving dinner for us and my parents, so it was a great day. Now onward to the rest of the holidays; Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Ramadan...I hope I didn't miss any. If so, let me know!

Thanks to Sherry and all of you who have helped others on here while I was missing in action.

That's good news! Glad all went well for you.

I'm glad to hear that's over for you, Carol. And good to see you back.

Welcome back Carol!!! Sounds as though your recovery is going smoothly...just in time for Christmas!!
Hope your poos return back to normal soon..heehee.
Hxx

Glad to see you back on here! Glad to hear the surgery went well!

Welcome back! I hope your recovery continues well!

lol, Carol, I almost had to stay in the hospital an extra day because I couldn't go! Wouldn't that have been ironic? They offered MOM, but I requested Miralax and got it. As Streisand would say, "like buttah" the next morning.

Was your surgery arthroscopic or open?

Thanks everyone! And ack, you can commiserate with me anytime! I think Judy and I can understand the pain, ha. Judy, it was actually both; one side he did lapro, and the other side to get to the nerve he did an open incision. I've had knee surgery twice on this knee, and I will have to say this is the fastest I've been back up walking etc. The meds they gave me for nausea were incredible; the last time I had it I was so sick. I'm totally impressed with my healthcare insurance -- they've gone above and beyond to make things easy and comfortable for me...yeah I know, that's a statement in itself, right?

Happy to hear all went well Carol. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Good to see you again and happy walking!! I am due total knee replacement in Spring - just praying the UC behaves so I can go ahead. I don't think I could handle both. I have two bad knees - knockknees and no cartiledge. I do not look forward to the rehab or narcotics as they make me very sick!

ElaineNY

Welcome back Carol!! I'm glad your knee surgery went well. My future MIL wasn't so lucky. Her knee replacement surgery wasn't a success. It got infected. It's been three years, and she still complains of knee pain.

Elaine, I actually didn't use much narcotic pain control after the first 24 hours, so perhaps you won't need to either.

And after being through shoulder rehab twice, knee rehab was a breeze for me. Start strengthening your leg, especially the quads, before surgery and you'll be ahead of the game. Do quad sets while you're sitting watching TV to start with.

Carol, I hope this takes care of your issues. My knee also had been operated on before, but my other knee is virgin. I'm tentatively on his schedule to have it replaced in about 2011, as it's starting to bother me.

How old are all you guys getting replacements? My dad is... 50 something, 53 I think? They said he's too young to get one.