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

[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

[Cinder & Smoke]

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

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

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

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

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

[NoahsMommy]

I see what you mean Phred.

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

[Catty1]

Still trying to find SMALLER letters!

[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.