Surgery Day! Jingles welcome :)

[piedmontfields]

Your gills are large for you but really sound like the least of current challenges.

Hope the pain/nausea game works out soon. Hang in.

[Ryeissa]

oh dear! So much to deal with! sending you more jingles!

[Moutaineer]

I am glad they are keeping you for a bit. Make sure to tell them that you will be home alone--they may be able to keep you in a bit longer.

(Do we call you "fishface" now? )

Feel better soon.

[boots-aregard]

Here are my surgical scars for today. I counted 8 or 9. https://www.facebook.com/jamie.d.hoare/posts/10153469111026556

Yikes! My biggest concern is I no longer see the "yes" on the leg. Sure they got the correct one?

[Linden16]

lOl boots. That's terrible! Yes I'm sure they got the right left leg the other knee is being done next year.

[PaulaO]

How is your pain today? Are you still in hospital?

[Mirabella]

Next time tell them to give you a femoral nerve block to do the surgery and control the pain in the immediate post-op period. I never had general anesthesia for my knee surgeries.

[demi]

Are you up an jumping around yet? (Just kidding) You do have this in your favor: you're young and beautiful! Oh, and you love horses.

[Linden16]

On my way back home! Knee feels ok, and I'm a ninja on crutches

Feeling queasy from lying in the back seat...oy.

Will give a better update when I'm home.

[chantal]

Gosh I'm sorry to hear about the complications. I hope you can rest when you get home and that you start feeling better.

[demi]

How are you feeling today, Linden? I hope you're past the pain...

[LeoApp]

Lots of healing jingles sent winging your way!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Linden16]

Today wasn't so bad. The pain is just about managed with Advil now thanks all!

[Kyra's Mom]

Glad things are looking up. Continued healing jingles coming your way.

Susan

[Flight]

Glad your pain is getting better!

[goldhorse]

Checking in today to see how you're doing. I'm impressed at your gumption to get through this on your own. You go girl!

[Linden16]

The crutches thing is tough, as I can't carry anything. I really should have picked up a backpack! And I can't get up too quick for Django.

I have had a lot of trouble sleeping, I've maybe amassed 10 hours total in the last week. There's a lot of light dozing at night without ever falling completely asleep. I know sleep is necessary for healing so it's frustrating. This heavy brace on my leg makes it near impossible to get comfortable. And I can only lie on my back, which sucks because I'm a side sleeper.

Thanks for the encouragement guys.

[Canyon]

I hope you can get some good sleep!

For carrying stuff, do you have an apron with pockets? Or can you stuff a few things in a plastic bag and wrap it around the hand rest on the crutch?

[Anne]

Not sleeping well is tough, good luck managing the pain and getting the zzzs. More healing jingles and sympathies, you seem to be a tough and determined lady, so you'll get through. I'm checking in daily to see how you are doing, so keep posting!

[lorilu]

Many jingles for solutions to the pain problem and solutions to everything else!! What a ride you are having!! Hugs to you as well!!

[Linden16]

Thanks everyone I had to take a month off work and put a deposit in my new place, PLUS pay for car insurance and my Banff trip, song actually have no idea how I'm going to pay my $700 CAD rent this weekend. I got a second job, so I'll be working 6-7 days a week starting June 25, but until then I'm hooped. I don't know how single people living on their own can ever afford to take medical leave. I literally have like $4


Sigh. The show must go on I suppose! I've been contemplating selling my car. I don't know.

[Flight]

It is tough doing it by yourself, having to find $$ to cover leave etc.
I've been in the same job forever, so have accumulated leave, but I do miss a double income!
Hope it all sorts out for you asap and isn't too stressful while it does.

[Linden16]

Thanks flight I work for a non profit so we are paid nearly minimum wage and zero benefits.

[piedmontfields]

Thinking of you. Consider asking for donation help from friends who have more. Many people are happy to help if asked.

[Kirby's Keeper]

You are one tough cookie, Linden. Jingles from Eastern Ontario!

[Linden16]

Very true Piedmont. I've put out asks and it is a hard time for many people it seems. I never would have booked my surgery for now if I had known I would be moving and it would be so difficult. I just had to get it done once they gave me a date. Foreseen is forewarned.

[Linden16]

Update on my recovery progress,

I can put a fair amount of weight on it now, it's not too sore. I was supposed to start PT at the hospital this week but I still can't drive myself so it's going to have to be postponed. I haven't been able to unpack much, but my landlords are being very accommodating and will help me on Tuesday when they are back in town.

A longtime member of the forum has amazingly offered a very generous hand up that will enable me to pay this month's rent plus more. I'm shocked by the generosity she's shown and so grateful for the gift.

I can't wait to get back to work, I'm rather isolated here

[Flight]

Hey Linden, how are you doing? Or have I missed any posts since this?