Re: The Class Inpatient Therapy Facility

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The hospital stay is so short. The follow-up care is so important. A physical therapist did start working with me in the hospital. Then I went to an inpatient physical therapy facility for a week. I got that covered because I had both knees done at the same time. Despite what you're having done, If your insurance company will pay for it, you may want to consider it. While there, I had intense physical and occupational therapy twice a day. The aides changed my dressings every day. The nurses continued to monitor my blood pressure and sugar, both of which had gone up after surgery. A doctor stopped in every evening to check the

incisions and discuss the pain. And there was complete suite of PTequipment. SHIRLEY Shaw <sashaw11@...> wrote: I wished that our hospital had something like that. All mine did before hand was to show how to use a cane put on socks and clothes.Wish you the

best of luck. You will be just fine.Shirley The Class Hi All, Well I went to that pre-surgery class last night and it was very interesting; although, I have to say, I knew most of what they talked about. LOL I did get to ask some questions. I still have my worries about blood clots.

We did get to see the PT room and I wasn't too impressed -- I don't know what I expected, but it was small. It had a tub, toilet for practicing getting in and out of and up and down from. There were stairs and a bed, I suppose to practice getting in and out of as well. And there were bars to practice walking along. I guess it has all it needs, I just figured it'd be bigger. Not too many patients can fit in it at any given time. What I really wanted to do was go ask actual patients, especially those who had surgery yesterday, how they were feeling. LOL I know that isn't possible, but it sure would have been more helpful. However; of course everyone is different with how they

react, but I still wish I could have talked to an actual in-hospital patient. The class was full, each patient had their spouse, all but me. Oh well! Hubby will be home in about 1 week or so and he will be here for me when it really counts. I'm glad I went to the class but I don't think I would have had to. On the other hand, it's nice they have it for those who don't do as much research as I have. ;-) Heck, I think I could have given the class. Well, not really; just kidding. FDROFLOL. To some extent, I still think "ignorance is bliss." Have a great day everyone. Hugs,Lindy LouRight THR 1/22/2007__________________________________________________

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i wouldn't mind going to a rehab. when i asked my doctor, he said no, i'd be sent right home. i wonder if he'd send me anyway. LOL my insurance does cover it.

The hospital stay is so short. The follow-up care is so important.

A physical therapist did start working with me in the hospital. Then I went to an inpatient physical therapy facility for a week. I got that covered because I had both knees done at the same time. Despite what you're having done, If your insurance company will pay for it, you may want to consider it.

While there, I had intense physical and occupational therapy twice a day. The aides changed my dressings every day. The nurses continued to monitor my blood pressure and sugar, both of which had gone up after surgery. A doctor stopped in every evening to check the incisions and discuss the pain. And there was complete suite of PTequipment.

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lindy I was told that too, but because of a physio I ended up in rehab, was it worth it YES a big YES, mainly because I was that more mobile 5 days later, if you can DO. n it if you have to, if not do far too many crunches, your leg will swell, the'll send you for dopler tests, etc., but it will get you in and its worth it LOL

ann

Re: The Class Inpatient Therapy Facility

i wouldn't mind going to a rehab. when i asked my doctor, he said no, i'd be sent right home. i wonder if he'd send me anyway. LOL my insurance does cover it.

The hospital stay is so short. The follow-up care is so important.

A physical therapist did start working with me in the hospital. Then I went to an inpatient physical therapy facility for a week. I got that covered because I had both knees done at the same time. Despite what you're having done, If your insurance company will pay for it, you may want to consider it.

While there, I had intense physical and occupational therapy twice a day. The aides changed my dressings every day. The nurses continued to monitor my blood pressure and sugar, both of which had gone up after surgery. A doctor stopped in every evening to check the incisions and discuss the pain. And there was complete suite of PTequipment.

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I go to rehab mostly because i live alone and have to go up 30 steps to get to my apartment. They are always amazed at how quickly I can go up the stairs w/ crutches. It scares the crap out of the doctors but the PT always knows I'm perfectly stable.

Pat

i wouldn't mind going to a rehab. when i asked my doctor, he said no, i'd be sent right home. i wonder if he'd send me anyway. LOL my insurance does cover it.