Mom's surgery went really well. Thanks for posting the updates Deb! Things have been crazy around here. I'm on vacation but so much to do just before Christmas and the birthdays around here.
Mom is feeling really good. She walked 120 feet this morning, can get up out of a chair by herself. They still need to teach her to get in/out of a shower. She asked them to remove the morphine pump this morning as she doesn't need it. She argued with the nurse that tried to give her 2 pain pills. She told the nurse that her pain was less than it was before she had the surgery. It's just a different kind of pain and she didn't want the pain killer. (it was making her very nauseated as well) So they compromised and she took just one. They are talking about letting her go home tomorrow, she still has to be able to bend her knee to a certain degree but she thinks that she will be able to once the drain is removed and the wrap that is keeping the swelling down.
Many thanks to all that sent up prayers for her. She has a wonderful surgeon and the nursing staff is wonderful. I have witnessed the power of prayer and really appreciate everyone's and all the good thoughts sent her way.
Now for me: sheesh, if it's not one thing it's another. Last December I fell at work, landed on my knee. It has taken over a year for worker's comp. to approve an MRI. I had one done last Friday, I saw an orthopedic surgeon yesterday! I am having surgery on Jan. 4th. He couldn't believe I've gone this long with all the damage to my knee. He is impressed that I am still working, let alone walking! He will repair all the damage that was done the the cartiliage, remove the pieces that are floating lose and remove the inflammed tissue on a thing call the plica shelf. (never heard of it but we all have them in our knees, usually don't bother you unless you have direct truama) I will be off work 1 week, light duty for another 3 then to full duty. I am at least greatful to get it over with and finally treated. I've been arguing with Workers comp, who buy the way is also my health care plan....
Again, thank you to all those that said prayers and sent good thoughts to my Mom.