Better than expected.

Published on June 23, 2007 By dharmagrl In Surgery

D came through the surgery okay, and I brought him home last night.

He spent the night on the couch - he said that he didn't think he'd be able to manage the stairs last night (was full of percocet and still drowsy from the anesthesia) - and when I got up this morning he was walking around the kitchen on his crutches.

He's been bearing a little weight on his leg today and has been using his CPM (Continuous Passive Motion; it bends and straightens his knee a few degrees) and pain meds religiously.....and he's even been letting me look after him without complaining.

He is, in other words, doing really, really well. Better than expected - much better.

Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and good wishes. Both D and I very much appreciate them!

Comments

pseudosoldier

on Jun 23, 2007

I know you'll look after him carefully. He'll likely not take it as easy as he should (too much macho).

Speedy recovery, D. Good luck with the new patient, K.

LadyCleve

on Jun 24, 2007

congrats on a successful surgery, and best wishes on a speedy recovery

Locamama

on Jun 24, 2007

I'm glad he's doing well. I hope he is 100% soon.

terpfan1980

on Jun 24, 2007

Count me as hoping that the healing process goes smoothly and quickly and that he winds up as good as new or even better when everything is done.

Trudygolightly

on Jun 24, 2007

Hi Dharma

tell him that if this old woman can do it, so can he!

seriously though, I send good wishes for him. Hope he heals easily and quickly!

JillUser

on Jun 24, 2007

Knees suck! Glad he's doing so well. Having him allow you to look after him is huge! Here's wishing for a speedy, complete recovery.

Dr Guy

on Jun 25, 2007

He is a man with a mission! And you are the Nightingale. Sounds like a great combination. I am glad to hear he is following the doctors orders - and not trying to do it on his own.

Best of luck to both of you!

dharmagrl

on Jun 26, 2007

He'll likely not take it as easy as he should (too much macho).

Nope, he ISN'T taking as lightly as he should. He walks around the house without his immobilizer or brace on and it drives me crazy. I think that's part of the reason he's doing it, to be honest.

He's on convalescent leave for 6 weeks. 6 WEEKS.

Thank gawd I have a job.

congrats on a successful surgery, and best wishes on a speedy recovery

Thank you, and it's lovely to see you again!

I'm glad he's doing well. I hope he is 100% soon

Thank you, and me too!

Glad to hear I didn't sacrifice those hamsters for nothing, bwuahahah.

Carry on, carry on, all will be well in the end, my friend

Nope, the rodent sacrifices were very helpful!

It WILL all be well, and I know it. You said something the other day that really hit a note with me, and I went off and did some more reading and thinking after you'd said it (it was something about it all serving the perfect will of god) and I have come to the conclusion that you are totally correct in your assessment. By the way, do you have any more reading suggestions for me?

Count me as hoping that the healing process goes smoothly and quickly and that he winds up as good as new or even better when everything is done.

Thank you, I'll pass that on to him.

tell him that if this old woman can do it, so can he!

I tease him and tell him that he's got a Robo-Knee....

Having him allow you to look after him is huge!

It IS a big deal, and I know it! He still thinks I don't know what I'm doing, no matter how much I do it.....

I am glad to hear he is following the doctors orders - and not trying to do it on his own.

He's trying his best to follow orders, but he does get a bit unruly at times. I'm setting him straight again, though. He knows that he's got to do what I say or else I'll just make him miserable.....bwahahahahahahah!!!!

ParaTed2k

on Jun 27, 2007

Glad to hear he's still able to drive you crazy! You know you love it. ;~D

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