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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
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On Dec 19, 2015, Slim King wrote: These days there are a number of oral anticoagulant drugs on the market, for some of which there are television adverts:
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
The tech has advanced significantly since 2009.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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Circusman Special user Kent, England. 555 Posts |
Be thankful you are in the U.S. and not here.
I had a left knee replacement four years ago and been in agony ever since. Many operations later failed to fix it, and I go in again on 22nd Dec, followed by heart treatment on the 23rd. I'm still waiting on the 'immediate' blood transfusion I was told I must have after the original operation. I'm also waiting on the physiotheraphy I was promised. Merry Christmas ! Bobby. |
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
Wow, Bobby!
You'll be in our prayers. |
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Circusman Special user Kent, England. 555 Posts |
Thank you so much.
Guess I get a bit grumpy now and again, probably because I never get a single minute without pain day or night. Maybe it's an age thingy ! Lol ! Bobby. |
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Overworked New user 45 Posts |
Bobby
I'm sorry about the pain you have post surgery. There are some things that I did to help with recovery. Number one is losing weight. I've read that best success happens if you weigh less than 200 pounds. I actually lost 50 pound in the 6 months before surgery which brought me from 220 to 170. Exercise and yoga have also helped. I still have slight pain on occasion 2 months after surgery, but it is only when coming up and down stairs and keeping my knee bent for long periods such as sitting at my desk. But losing weight helped a lot with the pain, even before the surgery. |
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Circusman Special user Kent, England. 555 Posts |
Thanks, but I'm afraid that it's not that easy for me as I have Marfan's syndrome and riddled with athritis etc. But what more can I expect as I'm nearly 66. Add another 6 to that and I could make a living doing seances ! Lol !
Well, into theatre 8a.m. tomorrow for my Christmas holiday, so take care all, have a great time ! Bobby. |
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Ray Tupper. Special user NG16. 749 Posts |
Fare thee well Bobby.
I'll take a drop for you.
What do we want?
A cure for tourettes! When do we want it? C*nt! |
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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
Are you standing yet?
THE MAN THE SKEPTICS REFUSE TO TEST FOR ONE MILLION DOLLARS.. The Worlds Foremost Authority on Houdini's Life after Death.....
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
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On Dec 22, 2015, Slim King wrote: I've been walking since the day of surgery: the physical therapist at the hospital had me stroll down the hall with a walker that afternoon. I've been going up and down stairs, getting in and out of the shower (over the edge of the bathtub), walking out to get the mail, give the dogs fresh water, throw out trash (the cans are on an elevated pad in the back yard), and so on. I started outpatient physical therapy yesterday, and will go back tomorrow. I have a number of exercises to do at home to increase my range of motion and reduce the swelling (which is the greatest barrier to range of motion). On Sunday I had about a half dozen paroxysms - brief, sharp, stabbing pains - just below my kneecap to the inside. I phoned the surgeon and he said that that's the whatchamacallit nerve settling in (one of the whacking big nerves through which he had to cut to flay my knee), and that that'll subside after a while. I sure hope so, as they hurt like blazes. |
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Overworked New user 45 Posts |
It is a process. There was a rough transition when I came off the "good" pain killers and had to rely on over the counter pain killers. Pillow between the knees helped me at night. There will be a couple of bad days when you'll be really sick of still hurting, but one day, it does get better. Heading into my 3rd month. Still some pain moments, but totally manageable without pain killers and only when stressing the knee.
Good luck in your recovery. |
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
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On Dec 22, 2015, Overworked wrote: Thanks. I was impressed with the spinal block that the anaesthesiologist gave me. It lasted roughly 19 hours, and I didn't have a headache or nausea when it subsided. One Norco (Vicodin, hydrocodone + acetaminophen) when it wore off and I was good to go. Having had three ACL replacements, I have a good idea of what's in store for me in rehab. This'll likely be more difficult and will likely take longer, but the generalities (exercises, pains, what-have-you) will be similar enough. |
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Overworked New user 45 Posts |
I've had two miniscus tear operations, one on each knee. This is tougher than that. Not sure how it compares to ACL replacements.
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Steve_Mollett Inner circle Eh, so I've made 3006 Posts |
My wife has a replacement knee; it's one of the more painful replacements.
Continue to be diligent with therapy, and don't skimp on ice packs.
Author of: GARROTE ESCAPES
The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth. - Albert Camus |
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
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On Dec 22, 2015, S2000magician wrote: I'd take a spinal block over general anesthesia anytime. I've had three blocks, one in 1969, one in 2005 and one in 2010. The 1969 procedure was fraught with problems (severe headaches unless lying completely flat on back for almost 24 hours; headaches like I've never experienced again) But the other two were problem free. Medical technology today is so superior to what it was decades ago. Good luck with PT, you seem like a determined chap, so you'll do well. Now, as for the OEM kneecap, do you have it? Are you mounting it or what? Morbid curiosity is killing me!
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
My neighbor rang my doorbell at 2:30 a.m. this morning, can you believe that, 2:30 a.m.!? Lucky for him I was still up playing my drums. |
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
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On Dec 23, 2015, Bob1Dog wrote: For the moment, I'm keeping it under a few layers of skin, scar tissue and Dermabond (essentially superglue: cyanoacrylate), attached to my patellar tendon. |
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
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On Dec 23, 2015, Steve_Mollett wrote: I hope that she's recovering/recovered nicely. How long ago did she have it replaced? An acquaintance of my wife's recently had hers replaced after 10 years; ten years ago, that was the expected life, and she's put it through its paces. These days they're offering about 20 years or so. Quote:
On Dec 23, 2015, Steve_Mollett wrote: Today I had my second session. I'm using the same therapist who helped be rehab my last ACL; he's excellent, and has done rehab on hundreds of knee replacements. The improvement in my range of motion and stamina were quite obvious after only two days. Quote:
On Dec 23, 2015, Steve_Mollett wrote: We picked up a Bodyice cold pack from the therapist today; they're wonderful! Believe me: no skimping here. |
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Steve_Mollett Inner circle Eh, so I've made 3006 Posts |
She had it replaced little over a year ago, a few months after having her hip replacement replaced.
Author of: GARROTE ESCAPES
The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth. - Albert Camus |
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
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On Dec 23, 2015, Bob1Dog wrote: Oooops, I guess I completely misunderstood your OP!
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
My neighbor rang my doorbell at 2:30 a.m. this morning, can you believe that, 2:30 a.m.!? Lucky for him I was still up playing my drums. |
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
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On Dec 23, 2015, Steve_Mollett wrote: And . . . how's she doing? |
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