Knee Replacement for my Wife

schwarcw
schwarcw Posts: 7,335
edited June 2009 in The Clubhouse
Greetings! You may recall that last year my wife Maureen had the top and her knee cap relined. Originally the Orthopedic surgeon did not want to replace the bottom half of her knee as the procedure was more invasive and Maureen still had decent cartridge remaining. However, the cartridge wore through, gave way and bone contact was established, causing a lot of pain. The bottom half of her knee replaced yesterday. The procedure was successful and the surgeon is optimistic that her left knee problems will soon be behind her. She is in pain but has some fabulous drugs.

Yesterday after the procedure she scooped a spoonful of Jello from the container with a spoon and was bringing it to wards her mouth when her eyes rolled back into her head and she went into the twilight zone for a minute or two. She has also stopped talking in mid sentence only to resume right where she left off after two or three minutes. Morphine sulfate is where it's at! I'd like to bring some home (JK). I've been running around like a madman. She's doing fine, but still has some pain. I'm hoping to get her home on Monday.

I returned from Europe last week, pictures for Germany and the Czech Republic on the way. Weather sucked, but the sights of the architecture and the young women were stellar.:D Just ask George Grand!:)
Carl

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2009
    Well Carl Prayers sent for the wife. I know about the German girls. Plenty used to come to FLA where I live. Fine fun loving ladies from what I have seen:)
    I behave too well.
    Take care bro. Be nice to the wifey:)
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,380
    edited June 2009
    god bless man and my best wishes towards a full and speedy recovery! Surgery like that ain't no picnic, but beware the meds. I almost lost my mom to morphine overdose while she was in the hospital for a minor surgery.
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,238
    edited June 2009
    schwarcw wrote: »
    Morphine sulfate is where it's at! I'd like to bring some home (JK).

    Glad your wife is doing ok.

    I really could have used that after my Achilles surgery. The nerve blocker wore off much sooner than expected....you know the rest of the story.....3 percosets, 2 vicodins, and 7 hours later I was able to get a few hours sleep.

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,460
    edited June 2009
    My best to Maureen for a speedy recovery.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2009
    Carl,, prayers sent for a speedy an uneventful recovery.When I had screws placed in my femur,they gave me MS during my stay,,I'm convinced that it made me "invisable". Will keep you guys in my prayers---george
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited June 2009
    I know a couple of folks that have had knee replacements. If she does all the therapy and work they tell her to do she will be "better" than new in no time (at least her knee). Good luck to her.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited June 2009
    Carl, thinking of both you and Maureen. Prayers sent for a speedy recovery.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited June 2009
    Hoping for her speed recovery.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2009
    Carl my prayers are with Maureen for a speedy recovery.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2009
    Wow, you've been busy Carl! My best wishes for Maureen's speedy recovery, and I look forward to seeing the pictures.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited June 2009
    Best wishes to her for a speedy recovery and send me some of that good stuff. :D
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,066
    edited June 2009
    A speedy recovery for your wife Maureen. She'll be up & around better than new before you know it!!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,163
    edited June 2009
    Good luck Carl and hoping for a speedy recovery :)
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,482
    edited June 2009
    Carl, I am glad you are back safe and sound. Did your eye strain go away yet?:p:D And where are those pics?;)

    Thoughts and prayers to Maureen for a full recovery! Dinner and dancing soon!:D
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited June 2009
    Thanks to everyone for all your kind thoughts and words. These are really appreciated. I think Maureen is coming home tomorrow. She was walking around today, but she had a lot of pain.
    Carl

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2009
    Thanks for keeping us posted. Tell her to keep her chin, and knee up:)
    Take care.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited June 2009
    Thoughts and prayers sent to Maureen. Make sure you get her ready for the NYC marathon.
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