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Offline Doc Nock

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Wee bit of prayers requested
« on: December 07, 2015, 04:32:00 PM »
I'm facing what many have faced: Total Knee Replacement...

I live alone so the recuperation might be a bit of a challenge... but I had things lined out well...people from my church volunteered to get me to/from PT after discharge, which was huge since one cannot drive.

Now, last evening in the dark, I smacked both shins and opened up a small sore spot on both shins. Word is that any break in skin on the legs and surgery is postponed...fear of infection... seems it ought to be manageable, but... their call, not mine.

That isn't what I need!  See the surgical assistant tomorrow after lunch, so it might be a very, very short appointment.

God's will, not mine.  Either way, surgery or postponement, I could use a few prayers that I do all I can/should do and have sense not to do anything I shouldn't do!  I'm more then ready, so hoping it goes off without a hitch, but likely not.  

Thanks in advance!
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Offline Jomohr84

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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2015, 04:46:00 PM »
Prayers that all goes well and for a speedy recovery.
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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2015, 06:53:00 PM »
:pray:  Praying to God for wisdom and guidance for doctors and nurses in this deal...It will be fine Doc.
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Offline DennyK

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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2015, 06:57:00 PM »
Doc, Prayers sent. Praying all come off without a hitch.

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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2015, 09:26:00 PM »
Prayers sent had my knee replacement in July most important thing is therapy therapy therapy it will be fine   :pray:    :pray:
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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2015, 09:35:00 PM »
Well Doc......it's time. Keep your head up and your eyes on the prize, when it gets done do the PT and push yourself.....yea it hurts but you can do it. If you don't have the set backs like I did your gonna be fine and ready to go. I'll be thinking of you..   :pray:    :pray:    :pray:    :pray:
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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #6 on: December 08, 2015, 08:41:00 AM »
Amen and Doc turn the lights on when you head to the bathroom in the middle of the night  :knothead:  
Seriously Praying for God's best for you.
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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2015, 09:21:00 AM »
Praying for you buddy. God bless, Scott.
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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2015, 11:01:00 AM »
thanks Gents...find out in couple hours if they'll put it off due to barked shins (skinned up) or figure by Monday it'll be healed...

Going to be weeks of coordinating this and that shot in the kiester if they pull the plug.

Galen, there isn't ONE 2-way switch in this house anywhere and from the back "man cave" to the kitchen, there is no light.  I've learned that path well in a year, but forgot momentarily I had the infrared heater positioned just right to keep the t-stat happy so's not to run Auxiliary heaters on heat pump.

Alas, machts nicht!  Their call in a while... from all reports, they don't even shave the leg, but use a close cutting "clippers" to avoid any nicks or cuts...and I got hide peeled off.

Were I a betting man...  :(
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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2015, 01:51:00 PM »
You'll get more than a "wee bit"! You'll do fine... I was back home in less than 24 hours.  Your surgeon/anesthesiologist will make the call, but if you get a vote, the spinal block as opposed to general is the way to go. I was allowed to discharge with crutches which is not the norm, but you need to have a walker when you go home...it makes the showering thing simpler. If you only have a tub, get one of those benches you can straddle the side with. I had to give myself a months worth of daily blood thinner shots, but got pills with the hip.  Go with the pills, no need to become a pin cushion. The compression hose were the worst part of the whole ordeal, they had to evolve from a medieval torture device. I'm sure the church will "mother" you... let 'em, but have lots of microwave stuff on hand anyway.  Godspeed my brother! The upside is you'll get invited on lots of bear hunts...all your hunting buds will know they can outrun you.
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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2015, 04:54:00 PM »
LOL, Richard... I know that bear joke!!!  :)

Well semi-good news:  I saw that surgical assistant and showed the barked shins right off.  He snapped pics and showed surgeon...

They're saying that it will be ok but if Monday AM way early, they check and see ANY signs of infection, surgery is off.

I tried to clarify...IF THERE is sign of infection?  That was the consensus. I go back Friday AM to see if it's worse... but final call if not worse will be right before OR call!

I won't be doing the spinal.  After lamenectomy back surgery and all that scar tissue and some other things at this age exacerbated by a spinal, I will eschew that route and go general... I haven't got sick to the stomach ever before...here's hoping!

Given all the food allergies, I told church folks to NOT bring food...I won't risk it.  Surgeon's Assist made it very clear to the hospital that there is to be NOTHING that might set off a reaction...I'll judge that when it comes time to eat!  

Thanks to all for well wishes, prayers and happy thoughts!   :thumbsup:
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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2015, 04:02:00 PM »
Best of luck, Dave. You'll be back on the dance floor before you know it!! Prayers are on the way.
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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2015, 07:41:00 PM »
Prayers Sent. Best Wishes.
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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #13 on: December 10, 2015, 03:06:00 AM »
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    you got this
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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #14 on: December 10, 2015, 05:34:00 PM »
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Originally posted by zarch:
 :thumbsup:      :thumbsup:     you got this
WEll, brother, I truly embrace your well wishes, but I don't "got this"...God does!  My wishes are but smoke...

Whatever shall be...will be!

See Surgeon's assistant tomorrow on the scrapes on shins, but final call if ok tomorrow, goes down to the wire Monday AM a t 6:30 prior to OR!
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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #15 on: December 11, 2015, 03:30:00 AM »
I stand corrected again doc your right you don't have this he does. And no better hands to leave this with than him  may god keep you in his prayers he's got this    :pray:    :pray:     prayers from R. I. DOC
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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #16 on: December 11, 2015, 04:07:00 AM »
I stand corrected again doc your right you don't have this he does. And no better hands to leave this with than him  may god keep you in his prayers he's got this    :pray:    :pray:     prayers from R. I. DOC
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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #17 on: December 11, 2015, 07:22:00 AM »
Amen zarch!!! Jesus Himself intercedes for us. Can't get a better prayer Warrior than that.    :bigsmyl:
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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #18 on: December 11, 2015, 08:40:00 AM »
Thanks much, Robert and Galen... Really wasn't trying to be corrective, Zarch, just reminding MYSELF of the reality...

Us German types from ole PA tend to wax a bit toward the "IF but I do this and that-- all will be well..."

I've done what I can or think has been good both with the boo-boos on my shins and my house in prep for return post-op, now I have to Let Go, Let God.

Not always easy for me!

Thanks to all for your posted and silent prayers!
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Re: Wee bit of prayers requested
« Reply #19 on: December 11, 2015, 02:14:00 PM »
So far so good...long, long wait for 5 min look-see, but the word is as the boo-boos are now, they'll operate, but final call 6:30AM on Monday before I go to OR!

Keepin on with what I can do to avoid a delay...

Thank you Jesus
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