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gab13by13

(26,955 posts) Fri Nov 22, 2024, 10:32 PM Nov 2024

4 More Days & I get My New Knee [View all]

I am ready. I have been doing pre-surgery exercises since Sept. 21st. Kind of followed the diet, my weight is right where I want it.

I am off my supplement pills; Vitamin D, Calcium, and Multi-vitamin. Showered tonight with an antiseptic soap, doc said using Dial was OK too. Tomorrow I start swabbing my nose with Mupirocin.

Surgery scheduled the day before Thanksgiving and doctor promised me I would go home by 11AM on Thanksgiving, but I know that doesn't always pan out.

I got to play golf last Wednesday here in central Pa., shot a 38 for 9 holes. I am lucky, I am ready.

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4 More Days & I get My New Knee [View all] gab13by13 Nov 2024 OP

excellent you are following the prep instructions Skittles Nov 2024 #1

Modern medicine is amazing. With any luck. you will experience min discomfort in your recuperation. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2024 #2

My golfing buddy's wife had her knee replaced. gab13by13 Nov 2024 #4

I don't want to be a downer, but different people have different spooky3 Nov 2024 #11

Right out of surgery her leg should still have been numb. Yes the motion is there, but the recovery pain chia Nov 2024 #36

I get mine the day after Christmas! Croney Nov 2024 #3

I am going to UPMC Pittsburgh gab13by13 Nov 2024 #6

Very good hospital. but why at MaGee.? From a Pittsburgh. Wish you luck. gab13by13 debm55 Nov 2024 #43

Yeah! I recently had a small procedure and was told to put mupirocin in nose, belly button and ears! MLAA Nov 2024 #5

Thanks gab13by13 Nov 2024 #7

Babies all of ya.....both done at different times....first one.. 5 years ago....2nd one??? Jan 24 this year.... a kennedy Nov 2024 #8

Good for you sorcrow Nov 2024 #9

Yeah, it's my left knee gab13by13 Nov 2024 #15

Sounds like you are... 2naSalit Nov 2024 #10

Best wishes to you, gab. LuckyCharms Nov 2024 #12

Best of luck! My mom loved hers when she had them done back in the 90's. paleotn Nov 2024 #13

Good Luck! Six117 Nov 2024 #14

Good luck and keep us apprised of the progress. dem4decades Nov 2024 #16

Thanks everyone, gab13by13 Nov 2024 #17

Hope it's successful. Knee and hip replacements are the most commonly successful surgeries these days. ancianita Nov 2024 #18

Good luck! rubbersole Nov 2024 #19

I think there is a demographic here that would be interested in your rehab and progress. NBachers Nov 2024 #20

Hopefully this JMCKUSICK Nov 2024 #21

Who makes the knee you're getting? Probatim Nov 2024 #22

Doesn't every doctor usually have their own particular brand they use? MichMan Nov 2024 #27

It used to be that way - hospitals are starting to dictate to surgeons now. Probatim Nov 2024 #44

hoping everything goes nice and smooth for you orleans Nov 2024 #23

I think it's for staph and radical noodle Nov 2024 #28

thanks; i had no idea but then i haven't had surgeries. yet. nt orleans Nov 2024 #30

Good luck. May the surgeon's hands be sure and steady. LoisB Nov 2024 #24

You've done everything perfectly.. Permanut Nov 2024 #25

Best Wishes! Take Care! lucca18 Nov 2024 #26

Well wishes! KitFox Nov 2024 #29

That's amazing! Good for her. electric_blue68 Nov 2024 #38

Here's some advice AverageOldGuy Nov 2024 #31

Congrats to you for being so well prepared! ShazzieB Nov 2024 #32

Good luck! radical noodle Nov 2024 #33

Do not expect recovery to be a piece of cake. IT can be difficult. Much more so than hip. NoRethugFriends Nov 2024 #34

take the drugs, do the PT and ice is now your best friend - use it! Kali Nov 2024 #35

All the best!! InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2024 #37

Wishing you a Sucessful Surgery, and a Recovery on the easier side! electric_blue68 Nov 2024 #39

I just got a new left knee six weeks and one day ago... maspaha Nov 2024 #40

I've had both knees replaced 10 Turtle Day Nov 2024 #41

You will be so glad you got it done wryter2000 Nov 2024 #42

Happy Thanksgiving, how are you doing? dem4decades Nov 2024 #45