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@oodiebom,

That is a lot to go through. I don’t like you being alone during the procedure.
Is your cousin coming back from the North? I don’t know what to say except
trust your instinct. ✨✨

@xango,

Good to see you getting back to yourself. Here is your wine. ✨✨

Only if you feel like it. 😘

@shoelady60,

Enjoy! 💕✨😘😎

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@Sheba
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Good Afternoon Sheba, I hope your day is going well. its Friday the 13th and we have a Lunar eclipse tomorrow night. We have the most blue sky with the largest white puff clouds.
One of them looks like a space ship. They are very large this time.
See you in Trivia tonight.
Take Care Sheba 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

@shoelady60

I may have misrepresented the second surgeon. He will not do a total reconstruction unless it is solely needed. He feels too many surgeons jump the gun and do the entire knee when less is more. In my husband’s case, a total reconstruction is necessary. There is quite a difference in the x-rays from October to now. He also mentioned that the entire operation from the time the patient enters the lobby of the hospital until the conclusion is about 2 to 2 1/2 hours. In my hubby’s case he will probably spend 1 to 3 nights in the hospital. My only concern will be climbing three steps to get into the house. They are quite steep. Surgeon asked for a measurement at time of next visit. This surgeon is quite personable where the other one could not wait to leave the room and go on with the next person or go home for the evening.

I hope you all enjoy the weekend and have a great time. It is sunny and quite warm with temps in the 80s. Humidity is low as is the pollen count. Hope the low count will keep my sinus issues at bay. Again, enjoy the get together and please stay safe.

@Sheba
@shoelady60

Hi and a great afternoon to you both. We have been patients of this particular orthopedic group since either October or November. They were recommended by our real estate agent who became a close friend. One of the main reasons why hubby was hospitalized and sent on to rehab had to do with the locking of the knee joint which made it impossible to stand, use the bathroom and walk. It was a very scary situation for both of us. Up until we started our drive North and ended up in Savannah, Georgia, things were great. But, from the time we arrived at what we thought was our hotel, things took a turn for the worse. I don’t know if it was because our hotel cancelled our reservation at 4pm the day before when we were told that the room was ours until 7am the following day, or the fact that he just couldn’t function because of dehydration and lack of food. Whatever the reason, it became a six week torcher for both of us.

During that time his memory was just returning, however he was incontinent. Administration along with a few nurses felt he should be in either assisted leaving or convalescent home. Yes, he was incontinent because his right knee was stuck and he could not walk let alone get out of bed by himself. And though he needed to use the bathroom no one came when he rang for help. I was there and out of his desperation, I helped him out of bed and into a wheelchair and then wheeled him into the bathroom. He used the handrails to lift himself up . All was good until they noticed I was helping and then I was told in no uncertain terms that it was their job. If only they would be there when they were called. Then one day he was able to get out of bed on his own and into a wheel chair. He was determined. However, when the nurses found out they put a beeper on his wheelchair seat and if that weren’t enough, they put a rope behind his chair with a bag and inside the beeper went. We both are laughing about this now.

We returned home. I learned to drive the van and to fill the gas tank for the first time ever. I contacted our real estate friend and he recommended the group we are now with. However, he could not tell us who to use since each one has their own specialty. Our first appointment was the middle of October and we met with the surgeon'[s assistant. She tried the cortisone shot first which worked for a day or two and then not at all. Our next appointment was just before Christmas and it was decided at that time that surgery was the best step and so he was given an appointment for January 30th. During this time we still had not met the surgeon. He was simply a phantom. A week prior to surgery we had to make an appearance at the hospital for the chest x-ray, EKG, and blood work. The EKG showed a problem with the heart and the radiologist refused to sign off for the procedure. In fact, they were emphatic that he needed to see a cardiologist and NOT his physician. I asked to postpone the surgery. He did meet with the cardiologist and had a stress test. I was told that all was normal. All this time I left messages for the Assistant as to what we were doing and when. She contacted us last week and we had an appointment this past Monday with the surgeon. He seemed OK. Just a bit uppity and at the end of our conversation stated he was transferred to our local hospital. I was absolutely dumb-founded. This hospital is unclean and unsanitary. Consequently there is all types of mold running around. We asked what happened and he mentioned that he didn’t have enough patients to warrant his time there. The next person we sat down with was the scheduler for the surgery. The surgery was scheduled for June 3rd. She also mentioned that hubby had a heart condition and he would need to stay in the hospital for three days or more. We returned home and talked it through. And, oh yes, they had yet to receive the report from the cardiologist. I contact that office the next day and while on the phone they faxed the info to the group. I also mentioned that the surgery would take place at the local hospital and at that time they said”you do not want to go there.” We already knew that Our real estate agent, friend almost died there from sepsis. So, we made a phone call to the assistant to change the hospital. This office was 10 minutes from our home and we met with the new surgeon. We were in the office for almost two hours. He brought in skeletal bones to show what hubby is now experiencing and what the knee bones look like now and what they will be following the procedure. And yes, he will probably spend the night at the hospital. We are going to the one we wanted the first place. And if that isn’t enough, we will meet with the surgeon a few days prior to the surgery to answer questions. Hmm……why wasn’t this done in the first place.

The surgery is scheduled for June 13th. Hubby will have to redo all the tests and then the time of the surgery will be given to him. Our new orthopedist stated that he will not be able to drive for at least 4 weeks and that he will have physical therapy for approximately 13 wks following the procedure. Hate to tell you, but that puts us to the middle of October before we can think of driving 1300 miles (oops, add an additional 50 for a stop in Lancaster, Pa.). It actually does not give us enough time to clear the house of furniture and personal items and to put the house on the market. No, we cannot return sooner because the knee could freeze in place and he could fall getting out of the van. It’s not like being home where he can hold on to the wall, a door jamb or even a chair to het him standing once again. Should he fall while walking with his walker, he would have a real bad scenario. And, the back ache???? Caused by the knee because he isn’t walking properly. That’s the whole story. And the rehab in Savannah. That’s a story in and of itself.

Hope to make it to Trivia. I need some rest.

@oodiebom

Oodie, glad you are seeing another surgeon. I was surprised when you said the first one was not a fan of knee replacement, maybe he just doesn’t like to do them. There are around a million done each year in the states. Other than my husband, I personally know six people who’ve had one or both done and all say the same thing – (1) why did I wait so long, and (2) best thing I’ve ever done. My husband had his eight years ago and things have progressed so much. The hospital we go to now does robotic knee surgery which is less pain and much quicker rehab. I’m still not sure what your husband is having (scope or replacement) but his wishes should be priority for his well being, not the doctor’s. And, yes, you are right, arthritis and cartilage breakdown.💕

@sheba2011

Hi Sheba – Movin’ and groovin’ right now. Had a very nice day with the family yesterday at the winery. Weather was absolutely perfect!😊 Cleaned up the house this morning and getting ready to go back out with the SILs for eats and back to my house for wine and dessert.🍷🍰

Tell Poppy I am wagging a finger back at him to be a good boy!👆🐶 Hugs to mama.🤗

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@kittengirl,

Good morning in S. California I hope this weekend will be good for you and your family.
Thinking of you Kitten be safe. ✨

Let your mind take you away. 😎