Re: I am new and need some help

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Donna, my problem is weakness. I do things, but get tired so easily that I crash back in bed.

My hubby is getting me a knee wrap icepack tonight from the medical supply. I could not find one at the pharmacy. I should have had one a long time ago.

Doctors should send one home with patients kind of like the goodie bag when you have a baby. lol.

I had total knee replacement.

Someone sent in a website with exercises and I am going to put them to practice. Thanks, Terry

In a message dated 1/12/2007 1:30:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ohdonna_68@... writes:

Terry,

I am sure the rest of our members are as shocked as I am. Did you have a total knee replacement?

If so, the fact that you can hardly get out of bed at this point greatly concerns me because of the risk of blood clots.

No physical therapy after joint replacement -- is your doctor insane? I can't believe your insurance company would agree to that decision because it could cause you many problems down the road as well as more cost to the insurance company. That includes the formation of painful scar tissue that will hinder your recovery. It is so critical to get that knee extended and bent immediately following surgery, and it's not something you can do on your own.

A bag of peas as an ice pack?! Again...insane. I'm still using my ice wraps and it's been four months since my knee replacements. Did the hospital use ice wraps while you were there? Most people are sent home with them, and they have become quite high tech -- made of a thermal material that wraps around your leg with velcro tabs and compartments with several bags of the "new" ice packs, granules that freeze but do not melt to liquid.

The constant passive motion machine is not recommended by most but not all doctors. But everything else you have written has me terribly concerned.

Are you taking pain medication now? Pain management is important to your physical and mental well being.

Does your insurance require a referral from the doctor? If not, I would get on the phone right now and get an appointment with a physical therapist. And it is important that you get up and walk often. I would see if I could find a new surgeon that would take on your follow-up care because I think you need someone with knowledge and compassion.

Sorry, Terry, I hope I haven't bombarded you. But I went through a double knee replacement four months ago, and I'm concerbed. I can't even imagine your frustration and pain.

Warm regards,

Donna

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In a message dated 1/12/2007 3:20:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, zztinau@... writes:

Hi Terry,You're not an Australian are you?

No Margarett, I am from Columbus Ohio.

I am mom to nine children. Four by birth and five adopted.

Three are on their own now and six still live at home. They are all teenagers.

I need to get myself back, lol.

Terry

[Guest guest]

Well, you have a very uncaring doctor. I am so sorry. what about

going to another os who is more compassionate and would proabably give

you some help.

On Jan 12, 2007, at 7:29 AM, Kidznlildogz wrote:

> I am having problems with my doctor. I feel sort of helpless and on my

> own to figure this out.

> He did not and would not order me any therapy. I could have had a

> nurse

> when I first came home and needed one too.

> I asked for an order for a special knee ice pack. NO they told me to

> use a bag of peas in a towel.

> I came home very sick, nauseated, and we tried to call the doctor for

> some medications and the service told us that the doctor was not

> accepting calls.

> Most people get a machine to help their movement and mine said NO.

> Other then the one page instructions when I left the hospital, he has

> given me no help to get better, no instructions or exercises.

> This doctor believes people do better without any help after surgery.

> It has been three weeks for me and I am still barely able to get out

> of

> bed.

> Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Terry

>

>

" Relying on God has to begin every day as if nothing had yet been done. "

[Guest guest]

I tried to but once a doctor does the surgery, other doctors don't

want to follow up.

I have a call into my insurance company now to see what can be done.

Terry

>

> > I am having problems with my doctor. I feel sort of helpless and

on my

> > own to figure this out.

> > He did not and would not order me any therapy. I could have had

a

> > nurse

> > when I first came home and needed one too.

> > I asked for an order for a special knee ice pack. NO they told

me to

> > use a bag of peas in a towel.

> > I came home very sick, nauseated, and we tried to call the

doctor for

> > some medications and the service told us that the doctor was not

> > accepting calls.

> > Most people get a machine to help their movement and mine said

NO.

> > Other then the one page instructions when I left the hospital,

he has

> > given me no help to get better, no instructions or exercises.

> > This doctor believes people do better without any help after

surgery.

> > It has been three weeks for me and I am still barely able to get

out

> > of

> > bed.

> > Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Terry

> >

> >

> " Relying on God has to begin every day as if nothing had yet been

done. "

>

[Guest guest]

What a shame, it is sad but some doctors are jurks. I had one that was nasty and not caring about my knees, I changed doctors and was treated wonderful. I am in Michigan and went to chelsea Mi for my great doctor. Ask around your area for good joint doctors and change doctors ASAP. The sooner you get PT the better. Best of luck debElaine Poage <meuw@...> wrote: Well, you have a very uncaring doctor. I am so sorry. what about going to another os who is more compassionate and would proabably give you some help.On Jan 12, 2007, at 7:29 AM, Kidznlildogz wrote:> I am having problems with my doctor. I feel sort of helpless and on my> own to figure this out.> He did not and would not order me any therapy. I could have had a > nurse> when I first came

home and needed one too.> I asked for an order for a special knee ice pack. NO they told me to> use a bag of peas in a towel.> I came home very sick, nauseated, and we tried to call the doctor for> some medications and the service told us that the doctor was not> accepting calls.> Most people get a machine to help their movement and mine said NO.> Other then the one page instructions when I left the hospital, he has> given me no help to get better, no instructions or exercises.> This doctor believes people do better without any help after surgery.> It has been three weeks for me and I am still barely able to get out > of> bed.> Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Terry>> "Relying on God has to begin every day as if nothing had yet been done."VISIT MY WEBSITE - www.wdsgifts.com

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Terry, Why don't you go to your general practitioner (family doctor) and talk to him/her? Mine readily perscribed PT for me when I wasn't getting it . . . althoughI must say since the first one they sort of expect a "newbie" needs PT simply because they don't know what exercises they can do to regain strength. If you have a choice I would ask a PT visit at home to show you some basic exercises you can do to get started. Then, when you are able to get out go to a PT clinic and get a better workout. If you'd like me to give you the list of standard PT exercises for hip replacements I can either find them online for you or type them up. Remind me this evening. I'm at work now and don't have a lot of time. I did not get a machine at home to improve movement. I can't even imagine what that would be. The bag of peas is actually a very good icer. It shapes nicely to the

area. Good luck! Pat> > He did not and would not order me any therapy. I

[Guest guest]

Terry, I am sure the rest of our members are as shocked as I am. Did you have a total knee replacement? If so, the fact that you can hardly get out of bed at this point greatly concerns me because of the risk of blood clots. No physical therapy after joint replacement -- is your doctor insane? I can't believe your insurance company would agree to that decision because it could cause you many problems down the road as well as more cost to the insurance company. That includes the formation of painful scar tissue that will hinder your recovery. It is so critical to get that knee extended and bent immediately following surgery, and it's not something you can do on your own. A bag of peas as an ice pack?! Again...insane. I'm still using my ice wraps and it's been four months since my knee replacements. Did the hospital use ice wraps while you were there? Most people are sent home with them, and they have become quite high tech -- made of a thermal material that wraps around your leg with velcro tabs and compartments with several bags of the "new" ice packs, granules that freeze but do not melt to liquid. The constant passive motion machine is not recommended by most but not all doctors. But everything else you have written has me terribly concerned. Are you taking pain medication now? Pain management is important to your physical and mental well being. Does your insurance require a referral from the doctor? If not, I would get on the phone right now and get an appointment with a physical therapist. And it is important that you get up and walk often. I would see if I could find a new surgeon that would take on your follow-up care because I think you need someone with knowledge and compassion. Sorry, Terry, I hope I haven't bombarded you. But I went through a double knee replacement four months ago, and I'm concerbed. I can't even imagine your frustration and pain. Warm regards, Donna Kidznlildogz <abcdollsco@...> wrote: I am having problems with my doctor. I feel sort of helpless and on my own to figure this out.He did not and would not order me any therapy. I could have had a nurse when I first came home and needed one too. I asked for an order for a special knee ice pack. NO they told me to use a bag of peas in a towel.I came home very sick, nauseated, and we tried to call the doctor for some medications and the service told us that the doctor was not accepting calls.Most people get a machine to help their movement and mine said NO.

Other then the one page instructions when I left the hospital, he has given me no help to get better, no instructions or exercises.This doctor believes people do better without any help after surgery.It has been three weeks for me and I am still barely able to get out of bed.Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Terry

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Hi Terry,

You're not an Australian are you? After I came out of hospital I had only 3

sessions of physio. They say here that you don't need physio for hips. I

worked hard by myself and never failed to do my exercises at least twice a

day, but I walk like a duck. I actually disagree with no physio for hips

and feel some of my problems are from lack of physio in the early stages.

Physio is not just about doing exercises and strengthening, they notice when

your body is not doing things the right way and can correct things before

they become ingrained habits that are almost impossible to break.

I think I'll be using the stick for the rest of my life now. The physio

says my waddle will create spinal problems if I don't use the stick.

Aussie Margaret

RTHR 1990 revised 2004

I am new and need some help

|I am having problems with my doctor. I feel sort of helpless and on my

| own to figure this out.

| He did not and would not order me any therapy. I could have had a nurse

| when I first came home and needed one too.

| I asked for an order for a special knee ice pack. NO they told me to

| use a bag of peas in a towel.

| I came home very sick, nauseated, and we tried to call the doctor for

| some medications and the service told us that the doctor was not

| accepting calls.

| Most people get a machine to help their movement and mine said NO.

| Other then the one page instructions when I left the hospital, he has

| given me no help to get better, no instructions or exercises.

| This doctor believes people do better without any help after surgery.

| It has been three weeks for me and I am still barely able to get out of

| bed.

| Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Terry

|

|

|

|

[Guest guest]

When Terry said she need a knee ice pack, I took it that she had knee replacement? If so, the PT needs to bend that leg back in a way the person who had surgery can't do it. PT for a knee replacement can go on for two, three or more months -- depending on things like scar tissue and how soon you meet your goals in degrees for straightening and flexing. I went to PT 2 1/2 months and needed every session I had to get these knees working.Margaret <zztinau@...> wrote: Hi Terry,You're not an Australian are you? After I came out of hospital I had only 3 sessions of physio. They say here that you don't need physio for hips. I worked hard by myself and never failed to do my exercises at least twice a day, but I walk like a duck. I actually disagree with no physio for hips and feel some of

my problems are from lack of physio in the early stages. Physio is not just about doing exercises and strengthening, they notice when your body is not doing things the right way and can correct things before they become ingrained habits that are almost impossible to break.I think I'll be using the stick for the rest of my life now. The physio says my waddle will create spinal problems if I don't use the stick.Aussie MargaretRTHR 1990 revised 2004 I am new and need some help|I am having problems with my doctor. I feel sort of helpless and on my| own to figure this out.| He did not and would not order me any therapy. I could have had a nurse| when I first came home and needed one too.| I asked for an

order for a special knee ice pack. NO they told me to| use a bag of peas in a towel.| I came home very sick, nauseated, and we tried to call the doctor for| some medications and the service told us that the doctor was not| accepting calls.| Most people get a machine to help their movement and mine said NO.| Other then the one page instructions when I left the hospital, he has| given me no help to get better, no instructions or exercises.| This doctor believes people do better without any help after surgery.| It has been three weeks for me and I am still barely able to get out of| bed.| Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Terry||||

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Even Aussies give pt for knees.

Aussie Margaret

RTHR 1990 revised 2004

I am new and need some help

|

|

||I am having problems with my doctor. I feel sort of helpless and on my

|| own to figure this out.

|| He did not and would not order me any therapy. I could have had a nurse

|| when I first came home and needed one too.

|| I asked for an order for a special knee ice pack. NO they told me to

|| use a bag of peas in a towel.

|| I came home very sick, nauseated, and we tried to call the doctor for

|| some medications and the service told us that the doctor was not

|| accepting calls.

|| Most people get a machine to help their movement and mine said NO.

|| Other then the one page instructions when I left the hospital, he has

|| given me no help to get better, no instructions or exercises.

|| This doctor believes people do better without any help after surgery.

|| It has been three weeks for me and I am still barely able to get out of

|| bed.

|| Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Terry

||

||

||

||

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In a message dated 1/12/2007 7:30:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, abcdollsco@... writes:

Doctors should send one home with patients kind of like the goodie bag when you have a baby. lol.

Most hospitals do send you home with a "cryo-cuff"...it's a cooler that you fill with ice water and then it drains into a nylon wrap that goes around your knee....sounds like you got a bad Dr AND a bad hospital!

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oh you saint!

ann

Re: I am new and need some help

In a message dated 1/12/2007 3:20:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, zztinau .au writes:

Hi Terry,You're not an Australian are you?

No Margarett, I am from Columbus Ohio.

I am mom to nine children. Four by birth and five adopted.

Three are on their own now and six still live at home. They are all teenagers.

I need to get myself back, lol.

Terry

[Guest guest]

Terry:

You did not say how long ago you had your knee replaced. If it has

been 2 or 3 weeks being weak is normal. You body is reacting to a

major trauma and all of the energy is focused on healing the knee.

Here is a book I recommend to all who come to the forum.

" Total Knee Replacement and Recovery "

By Dr. Brugioni MD and Dr. Jeff Falkel Ph.D, PT.

You can buy it at Amazon for about $16. It is written like a workbook

and covers your recover from day to day at the first then week to week

out to a year. Has lots of exercises and gives you tons of info in

all the important items that you need to know. One of the authors had

both his knees replaced so you have the benefit of hearing hearing

from both sides of the knife so to speak.

Hope this helps, I will be praying for you. Get those kids working to

help you know they want too 8^). I come from a family of seven (been

there done that).

Don

[Guest guest]

Donna I think we all echo your concern for Terry. She certainly has a

ruthless os and I would pursue finding a doctor that would take on her

after care as every day she is not getting it is a day that she is

loosing ground.

On Jan 12, 2007, at 10:27 AM, Donna Hart wrote:

> Terry,

>  

> I am sure the rest of our members are as shocked as I am. Did you have

> a total knee replacement?

>  

> If so, the fact that you can hardly get out of bed at this point

> greatly concerns me because of the risk of blood clots.

>  

> No physical therapy after joint replacement -- is your doctor insane?

> I can't believe your insurance company would agree to that decision

> because it could cause you many problems down the road as well as more

> cost to the insurance company. That includes the formation of painful

> scar tissue that will hinder your recovery. It is so critical to get

> that knee extended and bent immediately following surgery, and it's

> not something you can do on your own.

>  

> A bag of peas as an ice pack?! Again...insane. I'm still using my ice

> wraps and it's been four months since my knee replacements. Did the

> hospital use ice wraps while you were there? Most people are sent home

> with them, and they have become quite high tech -- made of a thermal

> material that wraps around your leg with velcro tabs and compartments

> with several bags of the " new " ice packs, granules that freeze but do

> not melt to liquid.

>  

> The constant passive motion machine is not recommended by most but not

> all doctors. But everything else you have written has me terribly

> concerned.

>  

> Are you taking pain medication now? Pain management is important to

> your physical and mental well being.

>  

> Does your insurance require a referral from the doctor? If not, I

> would get on the phone right now and get an appointment with

> a physical therapist. And it is important that you get up and walk

> often. I would see if I could find a new surgeon that would take on

> your follow-up care because I think you need someone with knowledge

> and compassion.

>  

> Sorry, Terry, I hope I haven't bombarded you. But I went through a

> double knee replacement four months ago, and I'm concerbed. I can't

> even imagine your frustration and pain.

>  

> Warm regards,

>  

> Donna

>

>

> Kidznlildogz <abcdollsco@...> wrote:

>> I am having problems with my doctor. I feel sort of helpless and on my

>> own to figure this out.

>> He did not and would not order me any therapy. I could have had a

>> nurse

>> when I first came home and needed one too.

>> I asked for an order for a special knee ice pack. NO they told me to

>> use a bag of peas in a towel.

>> I came home very sick, nauseated, and we tried to call the doctor for

>> some medications and the service told us that the doctor was not

>> accepting calls.

>> Most people get a machine to help their movement and mine said NO.

>> Other then the one page instructions when I left the hospital, he has

>> given me no help to get better, no instructions or exercises.

>> This doctor believes people do better without any help after surgery.

>> It has been three weeks for me and I am still barely able to get out

>> of

>> bed.

>> Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Terry

>>

>

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Terry, We almost neighbors. I live about 15 miles north of 270. Ihave both knees replaced last yr.Any help I can give you I will try to help.Shirley Re: I am new and need some help

In a message dated 1/12/2007 3:20:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, zztinau (DOT) com.au writes:

Hi Terry,You're not an Australian are you?

No Margarett, I am from Columbus Ohio.

I am mom to nine children. Four by birth and five adopted.

Three are on their own now and six still live at home. They are all teenagers.

I need to get myself back, lol.

Terry

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Hi Terry, I am sorry about your Dr but you are right about another Dr taking care of you I had a Dr that didn't want to help me so I got all my x-rays and went to this other Dr he told me that he couldn't help me because he didn't do the operations I had my Hip replacement almost 7 years ago and still have pain and a knee replacement that's not so bad 5 years ago he said go back to my Dr that did the operations this was last year I haven't been back to a Arthritis Dr I know I have to see one soon .Well you take care and I hope you find a good Dr . Have a nice day. SusieKidznlildogz

<abcdollsco@...> wrote: I tried to but once a doctor does the surgery, other doctors don't want to follow up.I have a call into my insurance company now to see what can be done.Terry> > > I am having problems with my doctor. I feel sort of helpless and on my> > own to figure this out.> > He did not and would not order me any therapy. I could have had a > > nurse> > when I first came home and needed one too.> > I asked for an order for a special knee ice pack. NO they told me to> > use a bag of peas in a towel.> > I came home very sick, nauseated, and we tried to call the doctor for> > some medications and the service told us that the doctor was not> > accepting calls.> > Most people get a machine to help their movement and mine said NO.> > Other then the one page instructions when I left the hospital, he has> > given me no help to get better, no instructions or exercises.> > This doctor believes

people do better without any help after surgery.> > It has been three weeks for me and I am still barely able to get out > > of> > bed.> > Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Terry> >> > > "Relying on God has to begin every day as if nothing had yet been done.">

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those children will get you moving in no time.

Smile.

Aussie Margaret

RTHR 1990 revised 2004

Re: I am new and need some help

| No Margarett, I am from Columbus Ohio.

| I am mom to nine children. Four by birth and five adopted.

| Three are on their own now and six still live at home. They are all

| teenagers.

| I need to get myself back, lol.

| Terry

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but I walk like a duck.

Aussie Margaret is a good friend of mine and I assure you that she is putting herself down ... she definitely doesn't walk like a duck!

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Ah, but Aussie , have you seen me walk WITHOUT my stick?

Although hubby looking over my shoulder says my gaite has improved.

Aussie Margaret

RTHR 1990 revised 2004

Re: I am new and need some help

|

| but I walk like a duck.

|

| Aussie Margaret is a good friend of mine and I assure you that she is

putting herself down ... she definitely doesn't walk like a duck!

|

| Aussie

|

|

|

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The setting at Chelsea is beautiful! I told my wife we could move into one of the office buildings there.One of my dr.s has/had an office there and could get me in sooner so i went that route. I only a half hour or so South of there on M52 Re: I am

new and need some help

What a shame, it is sad but some doctors are jurks. I had one that was nasty and not caring about my knees, I changed doctors and was treated wonderful. I am in Michigan and went to chelsea Mi for my great doctor. Ask around your area for good joint doctors and change doctors ASAP. The sooner you get PT the better. Best of luck debElaine Poage <meuwwhidbey (DOT) com> wrote: Well, you have a very uncaring doctor. I am so sorry. what about going to another os who is more compassionate and would proabably give you some help.On Jan 12, 2007, at 7:29 AM, Kidznlildogz wrote:> I am having problems with my doctor. I feel sort of helpless and on my> own to figure this out.> He did not and would not order me any therapy. I could have had a > nurse> when I first came

home and needed one too.> I asked for an order for a special knee ice pack. NO they told me to> use a bag of peas in a towel.> I came home very sick, nauseated, and we tried to call the doctor for> some medications and the service told us that the doctor was not> accepting calls.> Most people get a machine to help their movement and mine said NO.> Other then the one page instructions when I left the hospital, he has> given me no help to get better, no instructions or exercises.> This doctor believes people do better without any help after surgery.> It has been three weeks for me and I am still barely able to get out > of> bed.> Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Terry>> "Relying on God has to begin every day as if nothing had yet been done."VISIT MY WEBSITE - www.wdsgifts. com Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Autos' Green Center.

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Hi Terry,

If what you say is true then I am truly concerned for your well being.

You should have started therapy within 24 hours of your surgery. The

fact that your physician won't even answer your calls or authorize

Physical Therapy is criminal. Please, Please find another surgeon

FAST. Call your local PT center and arrange with your insurance to

get in there today. Then report your doctor for malpractice.

Good Luck

Alan B.

>

> I am having problems with my doctor. I feel sort of helpless and on my

> own to figure this out.

> He did not and would not order me any therapy. I could have had a nurse

> when I first came home and needed one too.

> I asked for an order for a special knee ice pack. NO they told me to

> use a bag of peas in a towel.

> I came home very sick, nauseated, and we tried to call the doctor for

> some medications and the service told us that the doctor was not

> accepting calls.

> Most people get a machine to help their movement and mine said NO.

> Other then the one page instructions when I left the hospital, he has

> given me no help to get better, no instructions or exercises.

> This doctor believes people do better without any help after surgery.

> It has been three weeks for me and I am still barely able to get out of

> bed.

> Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Terry

>

[Guest guest]

Thankyou. I have written a letter to my doctor that I plan to fax on monday. I am basically insisting on PT. If he turns me down, my insurance co. has authorized me to get a second opinion.

I don't know if I can get a doctor to cover another doctor's surgery or not. I will see what happens when I make calls on Monday. Terry

Re: I am new and need some help

Donna I think we all echo your concern for Terry. She certainly has a ruthless os and I would pursue finding a doctor that would take on her after care as every day she is not getting it is a day that she is loosing ground.

On Jan 12, 2007, at 10:27 AM, Donna Hart wrote:

> Terry,

>

> I am sure the rest of our members are as shocked as I am. Did you have > a total knee replacement?

>

> If so, the fact that you can hardly get out of bed at this point > greatly concerns me because of the risk of blood clots.

>

> No physical therapy after joint replacement -- is your doctor insane? > I can't believe your insurance company would agree to that decision > because it could cause you many problems down the road as well as more > cost to the insurance company. That includes the formation of painful > scar tissue that will hinder your recovery. It is so critical to get > that knee extended and bent immediately following surgery, and it's > not something you can do on your own.

>

> A bag of peas as an ice pack?! Again...insane. I'm still using my ice > wraps and it's been four months since my knee replacements. Did the > hospital use ice wraps while you were there? Most people are sent home > with them, and they have become quite high tech -- made of a thermal > material that wraps around your leg with velcro tabs and compartments > with several bags of the "new" ice packs, granules that freeze but do > not melt to liquid.

>

> The constant passive motion machine is not recommended by most but not > all doctors. But everything else you have written has me terribly > concerned.

>

> Are you taking pain medication now? Pain management is important to > your physical and mental well being.

>

> Does your insurance require a referral from the doctor? If not, I > would get on the phone right now and get an appointment with > a physical therapist. And it is important that you get up and walk > often. I would see if I could find a new surgeon that would take on > your follow-up care because I think you need someone with knowledge > and compassion.

>

> Sorry, Terry, I hope I haven't bombarded you. But I went through a > double knee replacement four months ago, and I'm concerbed. I can't > even imagine your frustration and pain.

>

> Warm regards,

>

> Donna

>

>

> Kidznlildogz <abcdollsco@...> wrote:

>> I am having problems with my doctor. I feel sort of helpless and on my

>> own to figure this out.

>> He did not and would not order me any therapy. I could have had a >> nurse

>> when I first came home and needed one too.

>> I asked for an order for a special knee ice pack. NO they told me to

>> use a bag of peas in a towel.

>> I came home very sick, nauseated, and we tried to call the doctor for

>> some medications and the service told us that the doctor was not

>> accepting calls.

>> Most people get a machine to help their movement and mine said NO.

>> Other then the one page instructions when I left the hospital, he has

>> given me no help to get better, no instructions or exercises.

>> This doctor believes people do better without any help after surgery.

>> It has been three weeks for me and I am still barely able to get out >> of

>> bed.

>> Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Terry

>>

>

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I'm with you, Elaine! I imagine any other surgeon would be absolutely horrified at how Terry has been treated. And even if it not common for a surgeon to take on the follow-up care for a patient operated on by another, I have a feeling that in this case there may more than one compassionate surgeon out there that would help her get on the road to recovery. I've just been spitting nails over this. I agree with Alan that this guy should be charged with malpractice. Warm regards, Donna Elaine Poage <meuw@...> wrote: Donna I think we all echo your concern for Terry. She certainly has a ruthless os and I would pursue finding a doctor that would take on her after care as every day she is not getting it is a day that she is

loosing ground.On Jan 12, 2007, at 10:27 AM, Donna Hart wrote:> Terry,> > I am sure the rest of our members are as shocked as I am. Did you have > a total knee replacement?> > If so, the fact that you can hardly get out of bed at this point > greatly concerns me because of the risk of blood clots.> > No physical therapy after joint replacement -- is your doctor insane? > I can't believe your insurance company would agree to that decision > because it could cause you many problems down the road as well as more > cost to the insurance company. That includes the formation of painful > scar tissue that will hinder your recovery. It is so critical to get > that knee extended and bent immediately following surgery, and it's > not something you can do on your own.> > A bag of peas as an ice

pack?! Again...insane. I'm still using my ice > wraps and it's been four months since my knee replacements. Did the > hospital use ice wraps while you were there? Most people are sent home > with them, and they have become quite high tech -- made of a thermal > material that wraps around your leg with velcro tabs and compartments > with several bags of the "new" ice packs, granules that freeze but do > not melt to liquid.> > The constant passive motion machine is not recommended by most but not > all doctors. But everything else you have written has me terribly > concerned.> > Are you taking pain medication now? Pain management is important to > your physical and mental well being.> > Does your insurance require a referral from the doctor? If not, I > would get on the phone right now and get an appointment with >

a physical therapist. And it is important that you get up and walk > often. I would see if I could find a new surgeon that would take on > your follow-up care because I think you need someone with knowledge > and compassion.> > Sorry, Terry, I hope I haven't bombarded you. But I went through a > double knee replacement four months ago, and I'm concerbed. I can't > even imagine your frustration and pain.> > Warm regards,> > Donna>>> Kidznlildogz wrote:>> I am having problems with my doctor. I feel sort of helpless and on my>> own to figure this out.>> He did not and would not order me any therapy. I could have had a >> nurse>> when I first came home and needed one too.>> I asked for an order for a special knee ice pack. NO they told me to>> use a bag of peas in a

towel.>> I came home very sick, nauseated, and we tried to call the doctor for>> some medications and the service told us that the doctor was not>> accepting calls.>> Most people get a machine to help their movement and mine said NO.>> Other then the one page instructions when I left the hospital, he has>> given me no help to get better, no instructions or exercises.>> This doctor believes people do better without any help after surgery.>> It has been three weeks for me and I am still barely able to get out >> of>> bed.>> Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Terry>>>> Check out the all-new beta - Fire up a more powerful email > and get things done faster.>> "Relying on God has to begin every day as if nothing had yet been done."

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Wow. Shirley, it's wonderful that you live near Terry. Bless you.SHIRLEY Shaw <sashaw11@...> wrote: Terry, We almost neighbors. I live about 15 miles north of 270. Ihave both knees replaced last yr.Any help I can give you I will try to help.Shirley Re: I am new and need some help In a message dated 1/12/2007 3:20:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, zztinau (DOT) com.au writes: Hi Terry,You're not an Australian are you? No Margarett, I am from Columbus Ohio. I am mom to nine children. Four by birth and five adopted. Three are on their own now and six still live at home. They are all teenagers. I need to get myself back,

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Terry, Glad to hear you got that ice wrap! Even when you are sleeping, it will stay in place and keep working for you. I read it also provides compression, which is supposed to be another good thing. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Donnaabcdollsco@... wrote: Donna, my problem is weakness. I do things, but get tired so easily that I crash back in bed. My hubby is

getting me a knee wrap icepack tonight from the medical supply. I could not find one at the pharmacy. I should have had one a long time ago. Doctors should send one home with patients kind of like the goodie bag when you have a baby. lol. I had total knee replacement. Someone sent in a website with exercises and I am going to put them to practice. Thanks, Terry In a message dated 1/12/2007 1:30:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ohdonna_68 writes: Terry, I am sure the rest of our members are as shocked as I am. Did you

have a total knee replacement? If so, the fact that you can hardly get out of bed at this point greatly concerns me because of the risk of blood clots. No physical therapy after joint replacement -- is your doctor insane? I can't believe your insurance company would agree to that decision because it could cause you many problems down the road as well as more cost to the insurance company. That includes the formation of painful scar tissue that will hinder your recovery. It is so critical to get that knee extended and bent immediately following surgery, and it's not something you can do on your own. A bag of peas as an ice pack?! Again...insane. I'm still using my ice wraps and it's been four months

since my knee replacements. Did the hospital use ice wraps while you were there? Most people are sent home with them, and they have become quite high tech -- made of a thermal material that wraps around your leg with velcro tabs and compartments with several bags of the "new" ice packs, granules that freeze but do not melt to liquid. The constant passive motion machine is not recommended by most but not all doctors. But everything else you have written has me terribly concerned. Are you taking pain medication now? Pain management is important to your physical and mental well being. Does your insurance require a referral from the doctor? If not, I would get on the phone right

now and get an appointment with a physical therapist. And it is important that you get up and walk often. I would see if I could find a new surgeon that would take on your follow-up care because I think you need someone with knowledge and compassion. Sorry, Terry, I hope I haven't bombarded you. But I went through a double knee replacement four months ago, and I'm concerbed. I can't even imagine your frustration and pain. Warm regards, Donna

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