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Surgery On Tuesday- Support Welcome

Secouya
Secouya

Well it's almost time for knee replacement surgery. I am really nervous and anxious now. I should be sleeping, but can't because I am so anxious. Surgery check in is at 5:45 Am. I know it will improve my life, but I have had so much physical pain in my life. Over 27 years since a head on collision in which I was a passenger shattered the lower part of my spine. I ended up in a leg brace, doctors telling me I would never be able to walk without it. With a lot of hard work I overcame that challenge and walk pretty normall except when I am really tired. I have had 5 knee surgeries and back surgery. I hope this 6th surgery will be it. I could use some last minute support. Thank you for all that you have given me. DS has really helped me pull through some hard times these last 7 months.

rroo
rroo
i hope u feel better.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug and a blessing S.... I hope it goes well and you have some good pain meds for post surgery

I have a good friend who had a hip replacement not long ago and she's doing great now and I hope the same for you

I wish you well......xo
Beryl367
Beryl367
Hugs and best wishes, thoughts of support and prayers that your surgery goes well and your recovery is smooth.

I had a family member who had three knee replacement surgeries (one of their artificial knees was injured in an accident and had to be redone) and they were always glad they'd done it.

Hugs and well wishes.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Oh, boy, Secouya, I only had knee ACL surgery, and that was plenty. Hope your knee replacement surgery goes without a hitch. We'll be here for you in your post-op recovery and then in your physical therapy to get you back on your feet again.
Secouya
Secouya
Thank you all for your prayers and wishes. Surgery went well. It took a bit longer then anticipated but besides surgery pain, all is good..

Suncloud., they gave me nine additional meds making 25 meds I need to take for at least 4 weeks some longer.
Plus right now on an ice machine 24 hours a day for the next 3 days except to get up for personal care
and 16 hours a day after that..

However this Surgery is much more tolerable then my last surgery which was an osteotomy. I’m already standing and using a walker..
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
So glad you're already standing and using a walker, Secouya. Mine's still in my closet as a reminder of my own surgery. Next was physical therapy, and I got lucky there in having one of the coolest physical therapists ever. I now walk without a cane for the first time in 8 years. Hope you get off your walker and through physical therapy like that, too.
rose07042k
rose07042k
Wow, Secouya, God bless you. You have been through so much and still propelling forward. You are a role model. My prayers are with you. You are a survivor too
Beryl367
Beryl367
Glad to hear your surgery went well. Thoughts and prayers for a smooth recovery.
AngelaJo
AngelaJo
Glad it went well praying for you!
Secouya
Secouya
Thank you all.

Muji, I am really inspired by your recovery. Your PT sounds awesome. My PT is really great. He is a little tough on me but I was able to strengthen up before surgery.. Here is one exercise he had me working on.;

https://youtu.be/saYKvqSscuY
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
PT was a tough experience for me, but it actually worked even though I expected it not to amount to much. Hope it turns out so well for you, too, Secouya.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
You remain in my prayers S and I hope that you heal Godspeed......xo
Secouya
Secouya
Thank you, Last night was a hard night for me. The pain was pretty intense despite all the pain meds. Today is much better. I can walk around some with the walker. I am looking forward to getting back to my walks.

Yes Muji, my PT was hard on me but taught me a lot about strengthening muscles that I never learned in martial arts. I am hoping to return to him in a few weeks.
Beryl367
Beryl367
Praying for your recovery and pain. So glad to hear you're able to be up and around a little.

Hugs and peace.
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