Pending Surgery

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Hello, I am new to the group. I am having a total joint replacement on my left knee on Friday Dec 10th. I am 48 years old so a little young for this surgery but the knee is shot so there is no alternative. I was wondering if someone out there has had this surgery and would share a little of what to expect as far as recovery time. I have taken off 3 weeks of work but I do have another month and a half of family medical leave to take if I need to. Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Robyn White

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Hi Robin,

I had LKR in July 1003 at 51. 3 weeks is a pretty quick challenge

for recovery. My doctor wanted me off work 4 months. I was off 3

months and my company only authorized 2, so had 1 month with no

pay. You will be in the hosp 3-4 days, and at your age you will

probably go home if you have help, family or friends. Since it is

your left knee you mite be able to drive a little sooner, but most

docs will not releas you for 4-6 weeks to drive, depending on the

meds you are taking.

If you have sitting job, maybe 6 weeks, but you have to be carful

of the swelling. And you will also probably have lote of therapy.

But it is all worth it!!!! Just takes a little longer to heal then

we want.

Valeri

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Hi Robyn

I had a TKR two years ago at age 58. I was in the hospital five days and rehab for 16 days. Crutches for six weeks and then a cane. As the winter of 2003 was very icy in NH that year, I was extremely careful when walking outside. Pain management was good - PT caused some pain. However, considering the pain before the surgery it was well worth it.

My major problem in rehab was trying to use a walker. Once they put me on crutches I was out of there in three days.

How long you will be out of work depends on how much physical activity your job requires. I worked in a school with 1500 kids - very easy to get pushed when out in the corridors.

Nikki

From: Robyn White [mailto:bearbaitandtoothpick@...] Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 12:54 PMJoint Replacement Subject: Pending Surgery

Hello, I am new to the group. I am having a total joint replacement on my left knee on Friday Dec 10th. I am 48 years old so a little young for this surgery but the knee is shot so there is no alternative. I was wondering if someone out there has had this surgery and would share a little of what to expect as far as recovery time. I have taken off 3 weeks of work but I do have another month and a half of family medical leave to take if I need to. Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Robyn White

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Little longer to heal...isn't that the truth! We want to come out of the hospital with no pain and be able to walk perfectly! At least that's what I'm expecting! LOL NOT!

sandiValeri <vjshoem@...> wrote:

Hi Robin,I had LKR in July 1003 at 51. 3 weeks is a pretty quick challenge for recovery. My doctor wanted me off work 4 months. I was off 3 months and my company only authorized 2, so had 1 month with no pay. You will be in the hosp 3-4 days, and at your age you will probably go home if you have help, family or friends. Since it is your left knee you mite be able to drive a little sooner, but most docs will not releas you for 4-6 weeks to drive, depending on the meds you are taking.If you have sitting job, maybe 6 weeks, but you have to be carful of the swelling. And you will also probably have lote of

therapy. But it is all worth it!!!! Just takes a little longer to heal then we want.Valeri>

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Carmel: everyone is different. Some people do go home w/ no pain.

Others take longer. Much depends on the patients prior level of

function, and their physical conditioning. Much depends on the

patients attitude and positive thinking.

Marilyn

Carmel Santos wrote:

I just had a THR and I wouldn't be surprised if I took 2 months

to start feeling no pain.

[Guest guest]

I think you are so right about this. You just have to have some kind of proof that you have applied for a Passport.

Suzanne

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There was a girl who was in the van with me on the way back to the airport and she only had her driver's license, birth certificate and receipt proving she applied for her passport and they didn't bat an eye at it......they were more concerned with what type of prescription medications we were bringing back in with us!!

From: Vickie on <vickie.williamson@...>Subject: pending surgery Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 5:24 PM

hello...my name is Vickie and I am planning to try and have my surgery on 9-10-10. Anyone know of anyone who has had trouble coming back into the United States without their passports? Thanks

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ok thanks....prob there is that I applied today and they kept mine and my husbands birth certificate so all we have is a reciept and our south carolina drivers liscense.

From: Vickie on <vickie.williamson@...>Subject: pending surgery Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 5:24 PM

hello...my name is Vickie and I am planning to try and have my surgery on 9-10-10. Anyone know of anyone who has had trouble coming back into the United States without their passports? Thanks

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ok...well my plane is booked and my surgery is scheduled. Nina tells me its ok and a friend here locally said it should be ok that they are familiar with the van and the people so i'm going for it. Nina says "I promise you wont be left behind"

From: Padua <allypad@...>Subject: RE: pending surgery Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 12:04 AM

Hi Vicky,

I am having surgery the same day! I will look you up – there are a couple of other ladies having surgery on the 9th. I will see you there! As far as I know, I believe you have to have a passport – but you can call the passport department of the US Gov and double check.

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Vickie onSent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 2:24 PM Subject: pending surgery

hello...my name is Vickie and I am planning to try and have my surgery on 9-10-10. Anyone know of anyone who has had trouble coming back into the United States without their passports? Thanks

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Suzanne...I sure hope so!! Surgery is scheduled and plane is booked.

From: SuzanneSH@... <SuzanneSH@...>Subject: Re: pending surgery Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 9:54 PM

I think you are so right about this. You just have to have some kind of proof that you have applied for a Passport.

Suzanne

[Guest guest]

Thanks!!!

My understanding is yes you have to have a passport.

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Vickie onSent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 4:24 PM Subject: pending surgery

hello...my name is Vickie and I am planning to try and have my surgery on 9-10-10. Anyone know of anyone who has had trouble coming back into the United States without their passports? Thanks

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Hi Vicky, I would definitely call the passport department. As of June of last year a passport was required to enter Mexico and enter the US. I got mine last year because of this reason. It use to be that all you needed was some form of proof of citizenship, but I don’t that’s how they are doing it these days. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of PaduaSent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 7:04 PM Subject: RE: pending surgery Hi Vicky, I am having surgery the same day! I will look you up – there are a couple of other ladies having surgery on the 9th. I will see you there! As far as I know, I believe you have to have a passport – but you can call the passport department of the US Gov and double check. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Vickie onSent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 2:24 PM Subject: pending surgery hello...my name is Vickie and I am planning to try and have my surgery on 9-10-10. Anyone know of anyone who has had trouble coming back into the United States without their passports? Thanks

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Glad to know..I have not been for a check or fill since the passport thing cause

I don't have one.

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They did the same thing with mine, said they had to send the birth certificate

in with the application but I would get it back a day or two after my passport

arrived.

Not helpful!!

But the lady at the passport place did say i could get a certified copy so

that's what i have now. I paid $8 at my local health dept, filled out a very

short form and they printed it out right there.

said if I didn't have my passport in time just to bring my certified copy

of the birth certificate, my driver's license, and my receipt where I applied

for my passport.

Hope this helps.

My surgery is 9/9/10. Hope to see some of you all there!

April

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9-10-10. Anyone know of anyone who has had trouble coming back into the United

States without their passports? Thanks

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