Finally had my operation on 6/10

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06-11-2011, 06:01 AM

#11

oma66

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Answered prayers...that is wonderful. You will be back on both feet very soon.

06-11-2011, 06:36 AM

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blueangel

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Wishing you a speedy recovery. I have had both of mine done.

06-11-2011, 08:15 AM

#13

Sandee

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So glad it's over for you & things are going well! Wishing you a speedy & complete recovery!!!

06-11-2011, 08:39 AM

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cinnya

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CAJAMK

thanks for the kind words. question...when shoud i start bending and all? the only thing i have done is walk a little with my crutches, put some ice on it and elevate it? i really was not given much in the way of rehab! only discharge papers were given to my BF and he is useless trying to remember things. papers said just to elevate & ice?!

Please see if they would approve you for physical therapy.If they don't research and see what you could do by yourself. I know it hurts, but all I have heard and seen the more you move it the better it is in the long run.

06-11-2011, 08:52 AM

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Furza Flyin

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Originally Posted by CAJAMK

You should call your Dr. to see if it is ok to start bending it. Some Drs want you to wait a bit(usually less than two weeks) to start bending it. Some Dr.s want to start right away. Since it is a weekend you can call the hospital ask for the nurses station where you were and ask the nurse what your Dr usually reccomends. HUGS! Glad you are doing well.

06-11-2011, 09:06 AM

#16

Claddaughquilting

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Welcome back, and wishing you a speedy recovery...get back to quilting as soon as you can!

06-11-2011, 09:59 AM

#17

aquiltnhand

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I had total knee replacement on both knees 3.5 months apart. The best think I ever did! I am 63 and now I can do things I haven't been able to do for years. Just stay with all the exercises and therapy they want to do. It is well worth it in the end.

Good luck and a speedy recovery to you.

06-11-2011, 11:04 AM

#18

amma

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Originally Posted by CAJAMK

I am thinking this is all they want you to do until your next office visit, then they will give you additional instructions.

If you have questions in the meantime, you can always call your surgeon :D:D:D

Wishing you a speedy recovery :D:D:D

06-11-2011, 11:26 AM

#19

lynnie

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glad it's over an your on your way to a speedy recovery

06-11-2011, 03:08 PM

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Jim's Gem

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Start bending it right away!!! With mine they told me that about 20 after I take the pain meds to work on getting in a good bend and try to straighten it. Keep bending it!!!