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

[Catty1]

Could you get any more sappy than that? I think not.

Okay, so how would YOU end the fighting?

If you're not a part of the solution, you are part of the problem. You decide.

[sandragonfly]

sorry, I don't respond to judgement and rudeness. it wasn't because of last bash - I've got over with it, PT isn't my life anymore. I'm talking about two specific posters here and she just happens to talk about the same person. obviously, this was not a long ago.

I don't have problem with people, even phred who were trying to help - like I said, I just don't understand why they bother to help in here when they refuse to reply my several PMs already. when there's a lack of correspondence, you hardly accept the help.

for others, please understand my last post and know I appreciate posts, always. without jugdements and assumptions, of course and I thank you all for that even I haven't said it yet. although I went through the worst before, I just want this knee to be fixed.

delilah, I was bummed when I read 10 days.. okay, I remember I can't compare.. I can't believe I totally forgot to tell you all when I read "as long as your knee isn't badly damaged.." - the operation had changed a bit, instead of putting graft in, they screwed in to stuck my patella. and this is the part where it hurts like .. *clears throat* ... my whole leg, from a bit above of knee to toes are terrribly brusied and it won't stop producing more bruises.. and is NOT doing any better. just yesterday, I couldn't stand up anymore. bedridden.. couchridden.. toiletridden.

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.. the scary part is that I am running out of pain killers soon. "no refills", so I'll need and hope to get some more asap - I've been taking it like I love them.

does your walker has rollers on?

[shais_mom]

sorry, I don't respond to judgement and rudeness. it wasn't because of last bash - I've got over with it, PT isn't my life anymore. I'm talking about two specific posters here and she just happens to talk about the same person. obviously, this was not a long ago.

I don't have problem with people, even phred who were trying to help - like I said, I just don't understand why they bother to help in here when they refuse to reply my several PMs already. when there's a lack of correspondence, you hardly accept the help.

for others, please understand my last post and know I appreciate posts, always. without jugdements and assumptions, of course and I thank you all for that even I haven't said it yet. although I was through the worst, I just want this knee to be fixed.

delilah, I was bummed when I read 10 days.. okay, I remember I can't compare.. I can't believe I totally forgot to tell you all when I read "as long as your knee isn't badly damaged.." - the operation had changed a bit, instead of putting graft in, they screwed in to stuck my patella. and this is the part where it hurts like .. *clears throat* ... my whole leg, from a bit above of knee to toes are terrribly brusied and it won't stop producing more bruises.. and is NOT doing any better. just yesterday, I couldn't stand up anymore.

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.. the most scary part is that I am running out of pain killers soon. "no refills", so I'll need and hope to get some more asap - I've been taking it like I love them.

does your walker has rollers on?

I don't know if I'm one of the ones your talking about or not b/c I can't follow your post at all. Probably but I'm going to comment real quick on the medical paragraph regardless- just ask him to make sure you don't have a blood clot in that leg.

[sandragonfly]

quoted by shais mom
I don't know if I'm one of the ones your talking about or not. Probably but I'm going to comment quick on the medical paragraph - just ask him to make sure you don't have a blood clot in that leg.

no, not you.. lately. maybe. blood clot in the leg is what I am afraid of, my grandfather just died of it.

this is so depressing.. for the first time ever, ever in my life I've came to think of myself first before the cats and I can't stop crying thinking about it. it's just.. a life-change smack?? I feel they're totally neglected even though I know they are in good hands. I saw them yesterday through the windows but didn't get chance to hold, hug or touch them..

[Daisy and Delilah]

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.

[Catsnclay]

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!

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!

[Taz_Zoee]

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.

[Cinder & Smoke]

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

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.

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.

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