After surgery, Ed was alert and in recovery for a few hours before going to his room. He looked so much better than after the last knee surgery. They gave him a spinal this time and it seemed to make a big difference. Dr. Murray said everything went smoothy, without any issues. He wore compression boots this time, instead of the leg compression ones. Every time the boot compressed, he said it really hurt the…
The staples came out on Wednesday and he’s doing really well. Walking with pain, but certainly not the pain he once had. The surgeon said he’s doing great and not to be concerned with the swelling which will occur, off and on, for a few months. He’s already talking about having the right knee done, but that won’t be until the winter months are over. The visiting PT and nurse will end today and he’ll…
Had another good day with PT and she really pushes him. She grabbed his leg and lifted it in the air and I thought it was going to fly off. He never flinched and she looked at my shocked face and said ‘oh, he’s ok.’ I told her I knew he was, but if I ever did that, he would have called 911 for domestic violence! After PT he rested for a while and then…
The nurse and physical therapist were not only surprised with all he went through, but how good he is doing now. He’ll get 4 more days of at home PT and then will go to a facility for additional care. There is one right around the corner, so we won’t have far to go. He had a good night and actually got up by himself to use the bathroom. The PT said he is so…
It's so good to have him home and it was remarkable to watch him walk down the hall, by himself, to say goodbye to his first roommate. Then he walked to the car and was able to get himself in without any help. Tim was waiting for us at the apartment in case he had a hard time getting out of the car, but he didn't. He certainly has come a long way and is…
Tomorrow, Tuesday, Ed should be on his way home. So much confusion, even with a discharge, but soon it will be over. After PT the surgeons assistant, we saw last week, called to see how he was doing and was surprised he was still there. Apparently she then called the supervisor in PT and within 15 minutes they were talking about him going home. I left to get things ready at home and he called…
Nothing exciting to write about today, and that’s the way we like it. Ed has been enjoying a day of football and is content to stay until they release him. He’s made so much progress in the last few days and he should be home this week. The incision looks good and even the swelling is going down. Everything takes time and now he will have to listen to Nurse Ratchet when he gets home.
Yesterday, Friday, he was moved to another room at the opposite end of the hall. Before we were even in the room, they were getting his new roommate moved in. Oh my, he was not a happy camper and let them know it. He was mumbling and swearing while surrounded by 4 nurses and 1 supervisor. They were trying to calm him but he kept on rambling….. a few words I caught were "not letting…
Ed was told this morning he would be moving to another room. We thought his roommate may have told them about the snoring and noise, but they said no. They were trying to get all the patients, needing the same kind of care, in an area closer to the nurse's station. Today I asked him how many times they did the leg elevation and ice treatment, and he said none at all. Went home with…
After an exciting thrill ride to Hartford for Ed’s appointmen to see the surgeon, we were relieved to hear his assistant tell us the swelling is normal. She said with the other health issues Ed has, it’s not unusual to see his leg swollen like that. There was no sign of an infection and the high sedimentation rate, again, was something normal for an invasive surgery on someone like Ed. Such comforting words to hear…