My Knee op - vibes please

At last the time has come and I go in for my first knee replacement tomorrow. I am a bit nervous as I have never had such major surgery before. Everyone assures me it will be fine, but you know.... And I am also a little worried about the animals in my absence - my mother is here and is used to the routine of the house, but she is 96 and cannot do too much. I was going to send Tasha to a friend for the five days I shall be in hospital, but she wants to keep her here as she really has bonded with her and can walk her in the garden and field at least.

My daughter arrives tonight to stay for 4 weeks and she is bringing her 2 cats with her. They are ex-fosters of mine, but they will not recognise or be recognised by the others, and have never met a dog, so I hope things will be all right. I have prepared the back wing of the house for them, bedroom, bathroom and large hall, separated by two doors from the main house, but my cats are used to going back there, and it will be difficult to keep them all apart. Also, Faith is not too careful about closing doors, so I am scared that at least some cats, hers or mine, will get out and she will not be able to get them back.

So send me some vibes to reassure me. From tomorrow I shall be out of touch till next weekend, but I am sure I will feel your thoughts coming through the ether at me. I am trying to be positive and think about all the good things I shall be able to do when I am recovered, but right now I am just a bit frightened and unsure about everything.

If your surgery is anything like a torn ACL surgery, my mom, my sister and my brother came out of that one AOK!

And believe me, I know what it's like to have to trust someone else with your babies... And I know what it's like to have new animals introduced to the mix.

Remind your daughter (nagging is OK!! ) to watch the doors, to close doors behind her.

I hope you recover soon, and lots of for you, your daughter, and all the little ones involved.

You will be just fine!
Good luck and get lots of rest.

I can understand your worries about your kitties, but sometimes we just have to let go and trust that all will be alright. Especially when it's out of our control.

But your mom and daughter, that is a good combination They will be fine I am sure. You are lucky to have them.

Vibes for a quick recovery.

Lots of and and as well as and on their way, Jenny!

It will take some time to heal, but I'm sure it will be worth it in the end. Good luck with your surgery! You will be fine!

HUGE coming your way, my nan had a knee replacement last year and she came through it fine and is as sprightly as ever. I am sure your kitties will be fine. Please don't worry too much and rest alot, take it easy. xx

It's natural to worry and hard not to but try. I'm sure your surgery will be fine and you'll be up and about before you know it. They can practically work miracles these days. Sending healing and calming vibes for you Jenny.

Sending many calming and healing vibes for you...you will be fine

I wish you the best of luck with our knee surgery, I'm sure you'll feel better after....

Jenny, if I'm not too late and you'll see this before you go in, I'd suggest writing big notes that say "CLOSE ME!" and tape them to the doors. It may help her remember to close them.

I know you know you're probably going to love the new knee, but wanted to add heaps of vibes - to help you feel calm and comfortable, for your animals while you're in the hospital, and for the surgery to go well and a quick recovery!

Originally Posted by LDG

Jenny, if I'm not too late and you'll see this before you go in, I'd suggest writing big notes that say "CLOSE ME!" and tape them to the doors.

It may help her remember to close them.

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That is SUCH a good idea! I'm currently living with my mom, my sister, my brother-in-law, two nieces and a nephew and two dogs. My "bedroom" doubles as the kids' play space, and I sleep on a trundle bed - Holland likes to hide on the bed under the bed... This is what the kids see so they don't squish her:

Jenny try not to worry you are in one of the best hospitals in france, as for the kitties I am sure all will be fine and if there is a problem at all with Tasha(or anything else for that matter) just tell them to ring me and I will come and get her. just concentrate on yourself for the moment, I will chat to you soon

Good luck with the surgery. I know many peopple who have had this type of surgery and their biggest opinion was that they should have had it years earlier as the easing of pain was so great.

I am sure your mother and your daughter will cope just fine with the cats and the dogs and follow your wishes.'

Your knee will feel so much better after recuperation from the surgery and will be up and moving around in no time!

good luck hun! im sure everything will go just fine

for a smooth recovery

Thanks everyone. I have been waiting so long for this, on doctor's advice, and now it has come I am such a bag of nerves. My bag is packed and the next time I post I hope I will be starting the recuperation process.

I hope I'm not too late to send some your way!
My Mom had double knee replacement surgery about 10 years ago. All I can say is do what the hospital staff tells you. Mom fought her pt every step of the way, and it just made it harder on her. You'll make it thru this just fine, I know you will.
I'm sure you're more worried about your fur-babies than you are about yourself. I hope everything goes smoothly; sounds as if you're going to have a houseful!
Best wishes for your recovery!