by Nurse Nancy S.
Member since:
March 7, 2007

He Tied The Record! (An update on Ed's Knee replacement)

October 23, 2011 09:34 AM UTC
views: 0 | 13 people recommend this | comments: 31

First off, I want to thank everyone for all their well wishes. Knowing that we have friends that are pulling for Ed makes the recovery that much easier.

Well, Ed is home. He came home yesterday. (Saturday) That ties the record for his doctor's fastest discharge after knee replacement surgery. 2 days post-op. He had to be able to have a 90 degree range of motion (which he did), be able to get out of bed by himself (he was doing that one day post-op) and be able to walk 150 feet. (he walked 250 feet)

He is still having pain, but that is to be expected. The worst is when he is trying to get up off of our living room furniture. The chairs and sofa are lower than our bed and his office/computer chair. (can't keep him off the computer...LOL) It may take a little longer for him to get up, but he is managing.

I have to go to the pharmacy to pick up Arixta. Arixtra is a subcutaneous injection that goes in the abdomen. Ther drug helps to prevent platelets from sticking together, therefore preventing blood clots. The doctor figured since I am a nurse, I could give the injections at home.  Gee...he has his own private duty nurse.

The Home Health Physical Therapist will be out to our home tomorrow. 3 times a week for 4 weeks.

I am amazed at how well he is doing. He will be running the 5K before you know it. (Yeah right! Like his cardiologist would approve of that.)

Thank you again for being there for us. It helps to know that others are thinking of us!!!

Comments: 31

Ann L. Oct 23, 2011, 9:36am UTC
He sounds like one tough dude!
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Oct 23, 2011, 9:39am UTC
Nancy, I am so thankful at how well Ed is getting along with the new knee. The more he can use it sensibly the quicker he will be back to a normal life. Yes, Prayers do work. God listens.
patricia kittilson babcock Oct 23, 2011, 9:45am UTC
great
John S. (arizona) Oct 23, 2011, 9:52am UTC
Glad to hear all is going well. Take care.
Rae M. Oct 23, 2011, 9:56am UTC
Good to know he is doing so well.
Sandy Moore Oct 23, 2011, 9:57am UTC
That is great news, Nancy. Hmm..... how does Ed like having his own private nurse? :)
Edward Schimpf Oct 23, 2011, 9:57am UTC
And this is Ed from the aforementioned update. I wanted to personally add my "thank you's" for your prayers and well wishes. As Nancy said, my recovery is going rather well. Even at this early stage of the procedure I can already tell a difference between the "old" knee and the "new" knee. Again, a big thank you to everyone.
Beth J. Oct 23, 2011, 10:06am UTC
Glad to hear he is doing so well.. Praising God that the knee surgery went so well.
Heidi S. Oct 23, 2011, 10:09am UTC
Great news! Take good care of him - and you :)
Danielle P. Oct 23, 2011, 10:31am UTC
It is awesome that he is doing so well!! He's lucky to have you by his side!!
Nancy S. Oct 23, 2011, 10:32am UTC
That is wonderful Nancy. I've seen some heal fast and some take a lot longer. I think a lot of it depends on the person. You've got a great guy there. He's lucky to have his own private nurse so I hope he will be a good patient. Lol. You both are still in my prayers.
Sandre M. Oct 23, 2011, 10:32am UTC
Yay, Ed! This is great news to start my day. So glad to hear he's doing so well.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Oct 23, 2011, 10:38am UTC
That is fantastic, WTG Ed. I'll continue to pray for a quick and total recovery. What a trooper.
Amber C. Oct 23, 2011, 11:12am UTC
That is wonderful, Nancy. Thanks for the update.
Adelaide M. Oct 23, 2011, 11:31am UTC
Thanks for posting to Point Taken. Have a great weekend!

Glad he's doing well!
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Oct 23, 2011, 11:41am UTC
Glad he is doing well. Hope he heals quickly
Heather - child of God, C. Oct 23, 2011, 12:30pm UTC
Good he is home.. ( when I got home from the rehab/nursing home I had to give myself those shots in the stomach... my husband hates needles... and I had one arm in a sling.. :) Giving myself insulin was much easier- smaller needle )

They are painful because they burn. I hated when they woke me up at 5 in the rehab to give me the shot... The stuck the night shift with it... but boy did I hate getting woken up. UGGGH.

It's good they are giving that to him though... but I remember the copay being expensive... they were not cheap.
RedBird. B. Oct 23, 2011, 1:31pm UTC
Nancy, This is Great! I bet He feels pretty lucky to have a Wife as a Nurse!
It sounds like He is recovering nicely!
Stephannie H. Oct 23, 2011, 1:39pm UTC
wonderful
Ed Da Head Toker Oct 23, 2011, 1:52pm UTC
way koooool.
PLus, I would bet that your home cooking is much better tasting than the hospital gruel.
Heather E. Oct 23, 2011, 2:05pm UTC
It sounds like Ed is really determined to do what it takes for his recovery, and it also sounds like the doctor did an excellent job. I am so glad this is going well.
Susan G. Oct 23, 2011, 2:24pm UTC
How great that he is doing so well so rapidly. As you no doubt know, those who lay around moaning take much longer to heal than those who get up and moving. Sounds like he could go play golf in a few more days if he had a mind to.
Tami G. Oct 23, 2011, 5:13pm UTC
Just goes to show several things Ed is determined, he really needed that surgery & the surgery went well. It is great to see who well some people do with surgery. I sure am glad he has you as his private duty nurse you are wonderful. But I bet Ed is not the ordinary patient. That is a tough surgery for anyone to go through & sounds like Ed is doing great.
Denise L. Oct 23, 2011, 5:14pm UTC
Glad to hear that his recovery is going well.
Steph-in-NE ..... Oct 23, 2011, 8:36pm UTC
so glad things looking well,, dont forget to play privite nurse when he ready unless the cardoligist wont allow it LOL
Larry H. Oct 23, 2011, 8:48pm UTC
MY wife was only in hospital for a couple days and came home. hope he is doing okay.
Bernard C. Oct 24, 2011, 5:33am UTC
That's great progress - do keep it up :-)) He'll have you both hiking very soon as therapy :-)
Marilyn M. Oct 24, 2011, 5:04pm UTC
Wow, sounds like he's doing great. That's encouraging for those of us who one day face knee replacement surgery.
CL Mareydt Oct 25, 2011, 10:33am UTC
FANTASTIC INDEED!!!!

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Thanks for sharing at MAY I MAKE A POINT? Have a good day!
Shannon R. Oct 29, 2011, 9:08pm UTC
Stopped by while browsing through the group : We comment back
Diane Huizenga Nov 15, 2011, 8:47am UTC
Hope he is doing better

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