My orthopedic doc had an extra surgery day open up -- the day before Thanksgiving.
So, I got both knees done at once.
The summary:
Recovery is going well. They kept me 5 days in the hospital, and then insurance said, "She's well enough to skip the rehab facility and go home!"
That was a surprise, and the trip home was no fun (felt every bump in the road). Overall, though, I've been glad to be home.
Once the catheter was out, I was able to shower in the hospital, with help. At home, we only have tub/shower combos, so insurance sent out a shower bench. Have been able to shower at home now, with help getting in and out.
My staples came out Day 14 post-op, and I was allowed to discontinue blood thinner shots. I think those blood thinners made me feel wretched -- cold and shaky, because I'm doing quite a bit better now.
Today, Day 16 post-op, I'm doing fantastic.
I did one set of therapy exercises.
DH took me and my walker outside to the end of the driveway and back.
I did one minute of knee 'presses' on my exercycle. That's press on a pedal, then the other pedal.
Still sleeping in the recliner, and still using the walker. Not much stamina, and some days I feel grumpy/depressed.
Eager to get strong enough to ditch the walker so I can carry things!
So, I got both knees done at once.
The summary:
Recovery is going well. They kept me 5 days in the hospital, and then insurance said, "She's well enough to skip the rehab facility and go home!"
That was a surprise, and the trip home was no fun (felt every bump in the road). Overall, though, I've been glad to be home.
Once the catheter was out, I was able to shower in the hospital, with help. At home, we only have tub/shower combos, so insurance sent out a shower bench. Have been able to shower at home now, with help getting in and out.
My staples came out Day 14 post-op, and I was allowed to discontinue blood thinner shots. I think those blood thinners made me feel wretched -- cold and shaky, because I'm doing quite a bit better now.
Today, Day 16 post-op, I'm doing fantastic.
I did one set of therapy exercises.
DH took me and my walker outside to the end of the driveway and back.
I did one minute of knee 'presses' on my exercycle. That's press on a pedal, then the other pedal.
Still sleeping in the recliner, and still using the walker. Not much stamina, and some days I feel grumpy/depressed.
Eager to get strong enough to ditch the walker so I can carry things!