hi all, I'm in rehab after surgery

Rachel brought her labtop so I could post an update. I had my surgery a week early. Some of you knew that. But I had it done on Friday the 13th! So I got my new knee with some complications. I have some slightly deformmed bones in my legs (which I knew from when I was a child) so when they were cutting the bone to fit the prosthetic knee, they ended up severing my MCL tendon. So they had to repair that as well. Was in the hospital for about 6 days and am now in a rehab center. I'm up with a walker but have to use a hinged knee brace. When I'm in bed or in a chair I can take it off. Physical therapy is going well. My range of motion is getting better every day. My daughter, Emily, has been taking care of my kitties. I miss them so much! I'm sure at least Maxx is going nuts without me there. He's my little shadow. Anyway.... I want to get off and go visit with Mason for a few minutes. Please keep me in your prayers and thoughts. I sure need them. My recovery is going to be a bit slower because of the tendon issues.

for a speedy recovery, and for you to go back to your kitties soon! Hang in there - I am glad you are making progress!

I'm sending lots of recovery your way!

Tammie, I'm so sorry to hear of the complication - but SO GLAD to hear the physical therapy is going well.

Thank you for taking the time to give us an update. Now go enjoy loving on that beautiful baby Mason!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

that all continues to go well, and that you're home in no time flat getting cared for by kitty therapists!



Laurie

Thanks for the update Tammie! I've been thinking about you, and hoping that things are going well for you!

Good to hear from you, Tammie! Sorry about the tendon setback, but sending lots of that your recovery goes well and quickly.

So good to hear from you, I'd been wondering how things were going post-surgery. I am happy to hear your pt is going well...here are some more for continued progress and being back home soon!

Lots of for a quick recovery despite the tendon, Tammie!

Glad to hear from you! I hope your recovery keeps going well. It must be frustrating as you probably just want to get up and start testing your new knees! Take it easy.

I'm thinking of you.

Thanks for the update. Glad to hear the rehab is going well, even if a little slower than you would like. for continued healing. You just had one knee done this time, didn't you? Are you going to have the other one done later? Guess I should go back and read the original thread.

Good news that the rehab is going fairly well. I've heard some bad stories about knee replacements, but that was also about 8 years ago. I really hope your original knee pain is all taken care of! That bone-on-bone thing can be quite painful!!!

Best wishes for a swift and complete recovery!

I hope you recover soon, Tammie! Gosh, I can't believe you ended up having to have surgery! I hope it all goes well!

Sorry about the complications but its good to hear that you are recovering, slowly but surely. I bet the kitties miss you terribly! Maybe your daughter can sneak one in for a visit

Lots of prayers and vibes coming your way for a speedy recovery

Hope all goes well with you so you can get back home soon.

Hi Tammie, I've been wondering how you were doing. I didn't know you had gone a week early and when I didn't hear from you got concernced. I am sorry there have been problems but it sounds like you are doing as well as can be expected. As I have said before if there is anything you need all you have to do is let me know. for a fast and complete recovery, keep me posted.
Dianne

Tammie! Sending you lots of heal quick and get home soon vibes!