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Knee Replacement Surgery – The Knee Looks Great!

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The knee replacement surgery went very well.  The doctor was pleased with his work and there were no complications.  Now all that

Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee Replacement Surgery

Today Pauline went for her follow-up appointment with the orthopedic surgeon.  He said her knee looked great and she was recovering better than he expected.  That was great news.  He also said it would take a year for her knee to be totally healed.  She should be able to drive in about two weeks or so.  Tomorrow she will see the physical therapist at home for the last time.  After that, she will start to go to the hospital for physical therapy.

Pauine has been having other health issues.  She has had problems with her adrenal glands in the past and it is possible she has had an adrenal crisis that was triggered by the surgery.  Her primary doctor ordered a special test to check this out.  She had to get a cortisol shot and exactly an hour later, have her blood taken.  She should get her lab results by tomorrow.

Cindy is also recovering nicely.  She continues to get stronger and was able to walk a little bit without her walker.  Tomorrow she goes to her new primary care doctor for the first time.

That’s the update for now.

Day 34

Cindy Lobel, Health, Physical Therapist, Status, Swallow Test
It was a busy day for Cindy.  First a swallow test.  She got to swallow some yummy blue ice to see if it “went down the wrong pipe” or landed in the right place.  Unfortunately, some if it “went down the wrong pipe.”  This means she’s still not ready for solid food – or even ice chips.  But the color if her tongue, blue, looked like she had enjoyed some Raspberry Italian Ices.

Cindy also worked with the Physical Therapist to try to sit on a chair.  She made it to the edge of the bed and was able to sit there for 15 minutes.  The Physical Therapist declared it a success.

Here is Cindy finishing paying bills.  It’s about time!

Day 25

Cindy Lobel, Comfort, Health, Long Term Care, Pain, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy, Status
Today is a resting day.  The staff has decided that Cindy’s goal for the next two days is to be comfortable and in less pain.  That means that she is not breathing on her own as much as she had been.  The breathing machine is helping her with her breathing again  Breathing on her can be very tiring and she needs a little break.

Cindy’s temperment is very good.  She likes joking around and is becoming very social.  She is able to write a little and finding other ways to communicate.  When people visit her, she makes sure that everyone knows each other.  Since Cindy can’t help anyone, she tries to match everyone’s skill with other people’s needs.

Tomorrow, Rita, Mary and Debbie are going to check out a Long Term Care facility.

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Day 19

Cindy Lobel, Health, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy, Pulmonary, Status
I’m going to start posting in the morning (Pacific time) and update the daily post if needed.

Cindy had a good night.  Dr. Cheung (pulmonary specialist and Cindy’s primary doctor right now)  came in to see her today and was impressed with her weight loss and the progress she made with the ventilator over the weekend.  She believes that Cindy will need another week before she can breath on her own, so she is calling Dr. Chen to see if he can do the tracheotomy.  Dr. Chen has worked with Cindy when she was in the hospital last year, so he knows her situation.  Remember that the ventilator tube that Cindy is using now is not a good idea to use for more than two weeks which was this past Saturday.  The tracheotomy is not permanent.  Cindy might be able to talk and eat by mouth.  The tracheotomy is scheduled for tomorrow at 9:40 am.
 

More good news.  Dr. Cheung is also ordering Physical Therapy (also called PT).  That will help Cindy regain her mobility.  She is able to move her arms, legs and shoulders but doesn’t have much strength.  She can’t squeeze your hand or push down with her feet.  The Physical Therapist will help her get back into shape.
 

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Check out the Memory Lane – Pictures and Memory Lane – Stories pages on the right side of the blog.   There is also a new page called Talkies.  You can create a You Tube video and send me the link at debra.lobel@gmail.com.


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