POST KNEE SURGERY UPDATE

Well here I am. The surgery went well. It was a revision.. replaceing wornout parts. The surgeon said that it was so worn and lose that he could not believe that I was even walking on it,let alone without pain. They used a new kind of anasetic.. called a Femal Nerve Block. It was absoutely wonderful I never had higher than a 2 pain level and could do wonders with this knee. No Morphine drip at all!!!!! Took a couple of Oxicoutin but it made me hallusinate something terrible. When I had my last two knees..13 and 9 yeasr ago.. I was in awful pain even with the Morphine. I don't suppose being 90 ponds lighter would make a difference either LOL. Although I haven't had a chance to research but the Staff says it is a little easier with just a revision. I am useing a walker for the first time ever.. and am going to be restricted to the house for 3 weeks at least... with a PT comeing in everyother day.. and a visiting Nurse 2 times a week for a Commidin blood draw. I want to THANK YOU ALL!! for all your kind thoughts and prayers.. you couldn't possibly know HOW VERY MUCH IT MEANS TO ME. Gratefully Alice

you are back! I was just about to send out a search party. I'm so glad it went so very well. at least it is a crummy time of year to be stuck in the house. you and your knee should be able to get outside when spring finally makes an appearance. glad you are on the mend alice!!!!! judi

Judi, Judi, Judi If you hadn't had your name posted I would not have known it was you! Looking absolutely marvelous! Jen

thanks Jen! just trying to keep up with all you slim women!!! i feel great though, this is the best decision i ever made

Hi Alice, Glad you are back and that the surgery went well. Oxycontin is a powerful drug. I was on a very minimal dose of it in 1999 and got addicted very easily. It is a morphine based drug. All the best, Jen

So glad to hear the surgery went well and you are on the mend! Take care of you! Pam

I am not on my own computer and can only read Judi's reply. But I do appreciate all of your careing. Thank you all so very much. Alice

(((((((alice))))))))))))) so sorry i haven't been on here in awhile I hope you are feeling great by now!!! and moving around good and well!!!! I have been thinking of everyone on here!!! LOve ya girl!