Soo Looking Furrward to Surgery!! [GOING Home..]

Gina, my walker doesn't have wheels on it. They suggested that after the knee replacement but it never happened. You can get one with wheels if you would feel more comfortable with that. It will work for you to help make your walking gait normal.

To me, feeling depressed after any knee surgery, is completely normal. You sound exactly like I did. Trust me,when you go for your followup tomorrow, you will find out about physical therapy, blood clots, and your progress so far. If there is something out of the ordinary, the doctor should spot it right away. If I were you, I would make a list of questions to take with you so nothing is left off.

Don't worry about running out of pain pills. The doctor will give you more. Knee surgery is very very painful, as alot of us here know. The doctors know this too and they will help you.

Try to think positive thoughts. I know you feel hopeless, helpless, and scared, but, things will get better very soon. You're in what I call the "dark" period afterwards. You will see a light soon........believe me. I feel like I could write a book on knee surgery by now. The more positive you are, the quicker you will recover. :)

I should also add: I went back to work in 10 days. I was doing okay much sooner than that. :)

Ok, I am probably one of the PT'ers that she is talking about, and Gina whatever you may feel against me right now is NOT my fault. :(

This goes way before this thread ever started, and all I have ever wanted for you is the best. I think you know that, but just because what happened, or I should actually say, what didn't happen before the knee surgery was apparently a miscommunication of sorts.......and I think you know that.

I didn't do anything to you to hurt you. Yes, what I offered did not come through, and I am sorry for that, but you cannot be mad at me for something I could not control.

Often life brings us things we have to deal with......good things and disapointing things. Like I told you before, I have no idea what went wrong - everything on my side was ready and in place. I'm not 'blaming' you for anything and you should not blame me. Obviously this was just not meant to be.

Please accept it for just that.

If you are still upset with me, well then that is your choice, but I still have nothing but good wishes for you.

What you are experiencing with your knee is normal. IF you had a blood clot, you would know, but what you are feeling is the 'normal' after surgery pain. You are over the 'hump' now and should be getting better with each and every day. Check with your doctor to see if he wants you to have a walker with wheels......wheels can be very dangerous if you do not have control over you balance, the last thing you need right now is to fall and hurt yourself! :rolleyes:

Also, please be careful with your pain meds. Do not take them more often than prescribed.....even if you are in pain. Use either ice or heat to put on your knee to help with the pain (I prefer ice, it seems to numb things quicker).

Pain meds are great.....but they can also do more harm. There is NO pill out there that does not have a side affect, so please be careful!

First of all, I just wanted to clarify that the hospital Gina went to the day after her surgery was NOT the same hospital she had the surgery in. I do not live in the same town where the surgery was done.
Second, Gina has gone back to the hospital today. Back to the hospital where the surgery was performed. So hopefully they can help her.
I will update as I get information and access to a computer.
Thank you all for your thoughts and concern.

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Originally Posted by Taz_Zoee

The hospital Gina went to the day after her surgery was
NOT the same hospital she had the surgery in.

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This is probably why the Doctor in Hospital #2 didn't seem too helpful -
NO Doctor is going to "check" or "re-work" another Surgeon's surgery
without seeing any surgical reports AND having a consultation with Doctor #1.
ESPECIALLY ONE day after the initial surgery.

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Today Gina has gone back to the hospital, where the original surgery was performed.

I will update as I get information and access to a computer.

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Did YOU (Taz-Zoee) or another close friend accompany Gina while she was processed
and examined - to serve as an "extra set of eyes and ears" for her?
Were arrangements made (in advance) for a deaf interpreter or translator to be there
to assist with communications?

IS Gina feeling any better?

/s/ Phred

On Which "Today" or "Tomorrow" is Gina going into the hospital?

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Originally Posted by sandragonfly ~ Posted Today, MONDAY, August 06, 2007 @ 11:11 AM

I just can't wait until my doctor SEES my leg tomorrow for the follow up,
I'd be surprised if he says it's all fine

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Gina indicates she'll see Doctor #1 on TUESDAY, August 07.
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A little later on TODAY (MONDAY) at 7:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Taz_Zoee ~ Posted Today, MONDAY, August 06, 2007 @ 7:29 PM

Gina has gone back to the hospital today.
Back to the hospital where the surgery was performed.

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Ta-Zoee tells us Gina went to the Hospital TODAY.
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Are you two Young Ladies actually in contact with each other?

Did she have her in-Hospital follow-up TODAY, or will she have it TOMORROW?

Some of us have *strongly suggested* that Gina take along a Trusted Friend
when she has Doctor or Hospital appointments ...
another set of eyes & ears to get the details down correctly.

DID, or if it's tomorrow, WILL, someone be going with Gina on this important check-up?

/s/ Phred

I see what you mean Phred.

This is an unplanned visit to the hospital, I presume???

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Still trying to find SMALLER letters! :D

Today's visit was emergency. Yes a "trusted" friend (since you all seem to think I'm not:() is with her. She is at the same medical center where her follow-up appointment is scheduled for tomorrow.
There is a small set back with Gina's knee. I will post more details as I get them. I don't want to give incorrect information.

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Originally Posted by Taz_Zoee

Today's visit was emergency. Yes a "trusted" friend (since you all seem to think I'm not:() is with her. She is at the same medical center where her follow-up appointment is scheduled for tomorrow.
There is a small set back with Gina's knee. I will post more details as I get them. I don't want to give incorrect information.

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I don't know why you think that. I think the trusted friend that is being referred to IS you.

gina - attachment for you

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Originally Posted by sandragonfly

p.s. ~ spelt IS for the past tense of spell in british.. am I wrong to correct?

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Yes Gina you are correct... I just looked it up in my dictonary.

Hope you feel better and the pain stops soon!

In this case, I hope I haven't given wrong advice. I am only speaking from my experience and experiences of many people I've talked to.

If you're back at the hospital for an emergency Gina, I hope all is well.

Please keep us updated when possible Gina or Taz. :(

I just heard from Gina, through a friend, Helen. Gina has been at the hospital since yesterday afternoon, they are giving her blood thinners as she has several blood clots in her right thigh, and the knee is infected. She's got a dangerously high fever, and cannot use her hand to type to log in to Pet Talk because there are a couple IV's in it. (Ouch, I hate IV's in the hand!)

Her friend will update me later today, the emergency-room physicians are talking scary stuff (amputation - to keep blood clots from killing her) but Gina's knee surgeon is supposed to be there in an hour or so, and hopefully will be able to get at the source of the infection and hopefully the blood thinners will work on the clots.

Keep our girl in your prayers, okay folks?

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Originally Posted by Karen

I just heard from Gina, through a friend, Helen. Gina has been at the hospital since yesterday afternoon, they are giving her blood thinners as she has several blood clots in her right thigh, and the knee is infected. She's got a dangerously high fever, and cannot use her hand to type to log in to Pet Talk because there are a couple IV's in it. (Ouch, I hate IV's in the hand!)

Her friend will update me later today, the emergency-room physicians are talking scary stuff (amputation - to keep blood clots from killing her) but Gina's knee surgeon is supposed to be there in an hour or so, and hopefully will be able to get at the source of the infection and hopefully the blood thinners will work on the clots.

Keep our girl in your prayers, okay folks?

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Gina!

Prayers! Millions of prayers! :(

I will continue to have Gina in my prayers, Karen. I do appreciate your informative update. This is so scary for her, I'm sure. :(