So, I visited with my orthopedic surgeon today. He wanted to know how well the SYNVISC had done 6 weeks ago. I told him that it had done little or nothing to relieve the pain in my right knee. He sighed and asked me if I was ready to take the next step and go for a knee replacement. I also sighed and said yes.
It was not a surprise and we had already touched on it. So I, while never ready to undergo any surgical procedure, knew that in order to get relief and perhaps get back to a normal physical life would have to start the process.
So, the nurse in charge of scheduling, sat down with me and we went over his schedule and my schedule and I am going to have a knew right knee installed on December 2nd. It will require about three days in the hospital, so maybe home by the 4th if I do well. Home health care and PT for a couple of weeks and then outpatient care and PT until back on both legs. No driving for 6 weeks. I guess wintertime is a good time for that.
I will have to find a way to get Molly taken care of while I am in the hospital and then find folks to help me with errands and appointments for 6 weeks, OMG.. lot s to get ready and only 2 months after getting back from the OBX to get the house ready for me and a walker!
Wish me luck.
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