Knee replacement

Got My operation yesterday partial knee replacement under spinal anaesthetic. Stayed the night. Couldn't walk with the sticks as my sedation was still in my system. Done walking with sticks & stair practice with the physio. Done 3 sets of exercises, one to go. Got home at teatime. The operation went well. Got an x-ray today. Rehab starts from today. Did two sets of exercises yesterday, due to having a spinal. The Staff In the hospital were great. Food was good.. I have survived my first experience as a patient, after being a nurse for 42 years. Onwards & upwards. The painkillers are essential, so you can walk & do the excercises. Looking forward to getting a good sleep, didn't sleep much last night. Glad to be home. Husband has been great. I will keep you updated.

L

Caught up with some of my

Sleep. Have been managing to do my exercises x4 times daily & walking up the stairs to the loo. The painkillers are helping. My husband has been chief cook & bottlewasher. Couldn't have done it without him. My wound leaked a wee bit yesterday, just put a dressing on top of the original dressing at the side. Made 2 appointments to have my dressing changed & clips removed with the treatment room nurse. Early days, so far so good.

L