Knee Replacement Tomorrow

I am finally having my other knee replaced tomorrow. On the one hand, I know exactly what to expect. On the other hand, I know to expect a bit of pain. Well, at least there's no prep for this surgery. I thought that, as I lost weight, my knee pain would improve rapidly. Wrong! It's only gotten worse and now I even have calf and hamstring muscle pain because I'm walking all the time on tiptoe with my bad leg. It's time. I'm looking forward to walking farther than 50 feet and riding my bike. So, if you say prayer, please say a few for me on Tuesday. And, I lost another 4 pounds in the last week, so I'm down 77 and in much better shape for this surgery than the last one five years ago. Donna

Donna - Best wishes for a speedy recovery. We will all be praying for you. Nancy

Donna, good luck and hopefully you will not be in too much pain PO. What time tomorrow so I can be in prayer at that time? Are you going to be outpatient? Chris

Hey Chris, So nice to see your face. I won't get a time until a little later this afternoon. I'll let you know then. No such luck at being an outpatient. It's a total knee replacement so I'll be in until Friday assuming all goes as planned. They keep you there for a few reasons: high incidence of blood clots (never had any problem there); giving you heavy doses of Physical and Occupational Therapy (like how to put your sox on); and pain management. The one thing I'm not looking forward to. I hope I see you soon. Donna

Chris, Surgery begins at noon. What a treat! No early morning show up. Talk with you soon. Donna

Donna, My prayers and good wishes are with you. I will be praying for the doctor and all the rest of the assistants to be given the knowledge to bring you through with flying colors. Remember to use your pain meds/pump when needed. By me keeping up with my pain really helped me with my most recent PS. Take care, Chris

(((((Donna)))))) Prayers for a speedy recovery~ Katie