My best friend and bud Dave update

Sorry, folks I am too tired to retype what I sent out via a family email so here is a cut and paste:

They took him in for his femoral nerve block at 8:30 this morning and then I was informed that he was taken into the OR and the surgery began at 10:45, 45 minutes late. Karen Crosby (my SIL) sat with me, we talked had lunch together and all in all it helped pass the time. Karen knitted socks and I crocheted necklaces. The nerve block will keep him from having pain on the front side of his knee for the rest of the time while he is in the hospital. He also has a PCA with pain meds that goes into his IV for any other pain. The doctor told Karen and I that he had a lot of scar tissue from an old 1972 skiing injury but was able to get around it. It also has some ligament damage, he has a new knee, minus bone spurs on the back of the knee that were removed. There is a drain in the knee to remove any blood and then they take and return that to his system via IV. So he is getting his own blood back. The doc had a hard time with the spurs. The doctor has ordered the continuous motion machine for use at home and all I have to do is make sure that I answer the doorbell when it is delivered next week. Dave is in room 823, can receive visitors and phone calls. 847 618 1823. NW Comm hospital has a whole new wing on the south end of the hospital with all private rooms and I can stay with him if I choose to do so and I might do that tomorrow night. We will see on that as I love my own bed and TV to fall asleep to, LOL.

Thanks Christine for the update. Tell Dave in the morning we are all thinking of him .

Huggers,
LISA

Glad he went through surgery fine...I had in in my thoughts all day yesterday! I send hugs to you both...You just take care of yourself because he is going to need you a lot..We don't want the caretaker getting down!
Send prayers for both of you and Love!

Karen

Hello

I'm glad everything went smoothly.  I am going to look up "continuous motion machine" I have no idea what that is.  It sounds like it could be a pain in the butt....but necessary.  Everyone I know that had knee replacement always say it was the best thing they ever did.  So I am sure he will be up in about in no time at all...a new man!!!  I will be looking forward to your next update...see ya later. 
 

http://www.arthroscopy.com/sp06001.htm 

 The CPM machine and I did not agree.  I dont know if it was due to my height or what.  But it always increased my pain.  My doctor and I agreed that it was not necessary.  I guess it is optional depending on your doctor.  In theory I think it is great.  I wi**** had worked for me.  

I assume they have had Dave up and walking.  Those first few days are a killer but it does get better!  

Thanks for letting us know about your hubby Christine.  I will send prayers your way for his speedy recovery.
Good luck to you both!!
Debbie

Hi Christine and Dave,

thanks for the update.  Glad to hear Dave got along well.  Will continue the prayers.

georgie

Thanks for the update!!!  I hope that the has a speedy recovery!!!!  Please keep us posted!! 

~Joy