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rosarugosa
6-6-18, 9:44am
Wishing you a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery!
Teacher Terry
6-6-18, 10:55am
Best wishes!
Gardnr
6-7-18, 7:44am
Thank you! It went great. I was in my room by 0945, PT at 1415. Pharmacist education on meds 1730. Home 1945.

I have meds every 3hours so DH set alarms. Walking is going well. My adductor canal block will be wearing off in the next 12 hours. Circulating ice water machine on when sitting. Love this thing-best friends we are:cool:
rosarugosa
6-7-18, 8:30am
Glad things are going so well!
iris lilies
6-7-18, 8:32am
Was this hip or knee? Cant remember, sorry.
Zoe Girl
6-7-18, 11:19am
ice water machine? That sounds interesting. heal up!
catherine
6-7-18, 12:00pm
Glad it went so well!
Float On
6-7-18, 12:04pm
Woo Hoo! Hope you have a speedy recovery and no pain when the pain meds wear off.
lmerullo
6-7-18, 12:30pm
Speedy recovery!
IshbelRobertson
6-9-18, 5:50am
Get well soon!
Gardnr
6-9-18, 10:48am
ice water machine? That sounds interesting. heal up!

These are the best invention. There is a pad that goes on your surgical site (I have it inside a folded flannel pillowcase). Then there is a small cooler I have 3 frozen 16 ounce water bottles (yes I actually bought 6 water bottles). Then fill with water. It circulates through the pad. So much better than ice packs.

https://www.amazon.com/Ossur-Cold-Rush-Compact-System/dp/B006VWSVW0/ref=br_lf_m_guj7uah8pw4e8ch_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&s=hpc&th=1

We use them on: hip, knee, shoulder and back surgeries. It really decreases the need for pain meds.

Iris Lily: I had a knee replacement:cool:
CathyA
6-9-18, 11:59am
Good luck and hang in there with all the P.T. It really pays off.
Gardnr
6-10-18, 6:18am
Good luck and hang in there with all the P.T. It really pays off.

I think what helps the most is the "preop PT". Getting those muscles in good shape and lots of stretching. I was at full extension just 2hours after getting to my room. This is usually the goal of the 1st 2 weeks. and I'm already at 110d flexion..

Pain is minimal-much less than I expected. This too may be because of my preop work.

I suppose my boredom is earned:~)
freshstart
6-10-18, 2:50pm
wishing you wellness, it sounds like you are on the right path!
Gardenarian
6-11-18, 4:47am
I hope you're up and around soon!