Guest guest Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 It sound like they've got things all lined up in a way that's encouraging. Sure will be nice, though, to have it behind both of you. Keep us posted. BarbaraElusive704@... wrote: I can imagine that you are terrified. Please be sure that her Drs. take the proper precautions during and after surgery to help avoid any further spreading. My last knee surgery, they did an epidural, which they left in for four days after the surgery. Here's a good one: About 8 or 9 months ago our Aunt went in for a knee replacement. And they gave her an epidural. Somehow, something went terribly wrong with the epidural, and the bottom line is that while the knee replacement might have been successful, my Aunt was paralyzed from the waist down. Perhaps it was a lot of other factors that got added in (depression, etc.), but my Aunt died three months ago. Still paralyzed. Resulting from the epidural that went wrong. Knowing that, you can imagine how terrifying this entire situation is for us. There is a reality there! Also, Barbara, thanks for your concern and question, as well. Surgery is scheduled for next week. One big comfort for us is that the surgeon is very familiar with RSD, and instead of having a nurse in attendance, there will be an anesthesiologist. They have the blocks and everything else covered. Still and all, terrified. Really and truly terrified. I have no idea what I'm going to do if she doesn't make it through the surgery. Really, really terrified. Again, thanks in advance for your good thoughts and prayers. The Little Sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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