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My bilateral knee replacement surgery went well! I was in the hospital three days, after which I was transferred to a rehab facility. The first day or two, I was fairly helpless, but soon I started to be able to use my legs a bit without help -- and then I was off to the races. I improved so quickly in rehab that my insurance decided it was time for me to go home after 8 days because they didn't want to continue paying for rehab! I can't complain too much about my insurance, though, as they are carrying me quite nicely this year -- but I did think for awhile after getting home that they'd made a mistake discharging me. However, it was just that, being home, I had overdone it and wore myself out as a result.
I'm back on track now, continuing to improve. I may be able to eject the walker soon and stay with a cane only. I have a nurse and therapist who come to the house a few days a week, and later in August I'll probably start going to outpatient rehab. I'm walking pretty well, with not much pain, but I still can't bend my knees all the way. I guess it's only been 2 1/2 weeks, so that's probably par for the course!
In spite of doing well, I still plan on taking my full month off that I'm allowed. I'm looking forward to continued recovery while relaxing at home and getting to work on some fun projects! Thanks for your prayers and good thoughts!
I'm back on track now, continuing to improve. I may be able to eject the walker soon and stay with a cane only. I have a nurse and therapist who come to the house a few days a week, and later in August I'll probably start going to outpatient rehab. I'm walking pretty well, with not much pain, but I still can't bend my knees all the way. I guess it's only been 2 1/2 weeks, so that's probably par for the course!
In spite of doing well, I still plan on taking my full month off that I'm allowed. I'm looking forward to continued recovery while relaxing at home and getting to work on some fun projects! Thanks for your prayers and good thoughts!
