mlg Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Would like to ask all my old friends for some prayers this week as I prepare to have my knees replaced on Thurs. This will be the first surgery I've had on my own and the first time I've been a little nervous. Had a little scare on Tues. when my EKG was read as a possible heart attack but the stress test was negative so every thing is now a go again. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nats Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Mig we do not know each other but I'll sure say a prayer for you that all goes well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyT Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Mary Linda, dear, you are most certainly in our thoughts and prayers this week! Do you have a relative or a close friend who can accompany you and act as your advocate while you're in the hospital? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlg Posted March 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Marty, My girls with be with me as much as possible and once I get out of the hospital Shadow and I are going to stay at my mom's house for at least 1-2 weeks. She couldn't pick me up but she could at least call for help if I got in trouble. She loves Shadow and wouldn't be able to make it for a month without seeing him. Once she's with him every day, she may be glad to see us go home though. I know things will be OK but it's just not the same without Tom here. By the way, I don't know if anyone else has had this happen but the "tool bar thing for the font, special prints, etc. is now down in the middle of the reply box so you can't see what you are typing in the middle. I've tried to click on it and move it but it won't budge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat2005 Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Linda, My thoughts and prayers will be with you. I also have had the problem with posting my replies to the sight. It doesn't happen all the time though. Again, "GOOD LUCK". Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyT Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Okay, Mary Linda, I am relieved to know that you'll have some family members there to help you! As for the posting problems, I have no explanation for that. Have you tried re-booting your computer? I know that when I've tried just about everything to "fix" a mysterious problem like that, when all else fails, I just re-boot, and oftentimes the problem is resolved. (Are there any computer whiz folks out there who have any better suggestions?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarrysGirl Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 I'll add you to my prayers, Mary Linda. I hope your surgery goes well and you have a speedy recovery. Let us know how you are when you are feeling up to writing here again, Deborah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlg Posted March 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Okay, Mary Linda, I am relieved to know that you'll have some family members there to help you! As for the posting problems, I have no explanation for that. Have you tried re-booting your computer? I know that when I've tried just about everything to "fix" a mysterious problem like that, when all else fails, I just re-boot, and oftentimes the problem is resolved. (Are there any computer whiz folks out there who have any better suggestions?) Yes, I tried the reboot and it's still there. Now on this it is at the top but when I hit the regular reply it is right in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Would like to ask all my old friends for some prayers this week as I prepare to have my knees replaced on Thurs. This will be the first surgery I've had on my own and the first time I've been a little nervous. Had a little scare on Tues. when my EKG was read as a possible heart attack but the stress test was negative so every thing is now a go again. Thanks in advance. Dear Mary Linda: I will say a prayer for you too. I am sure you will be fine on Thursday. You will be in good hands. I will never forget your words of encouragement which helped me along with my journey. I am doing better. Its a year today for me. Just know that we are all routing for you and we all care. Be well. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kath Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Dear Mary Linda, You'll be at the top of my prayer list this week. I wish you a speedy recovery and that God puts angels (like yourself) in your path to help you heal. Take good care, Kath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaG Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Mary Linda- I will be praying for you as well on Thursday. You will be in my thoughts. Try to relax before the surgery this week. - Linda G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlg Posted March 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Thanks everybody. I'm trying to keep really busy so I can't think about it too much. I have confidence in my Dr. so that helps too. I know several people who have had both knees replaced in the last year and they have all done well, so I'm sure that I will too, but I'm still nervous. Just wish Tom was here with me. I know he's watching over me. I appreciate all the prayers and will let you know how I am doing after surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David'sGirlStill Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Mary Linda, You are most definitely in my prayers and thoughts. Remember Tom is right there holding your hand. Hugs Phyllis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Mary Linda, You've got it! Please keep us posted...do you have someone to stay with you for a while afterwards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeann Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Hey Mary Linda I will have you covered with prayer. All the very best for 2 successful knee replacements and a smooth recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korina Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 I am sure everything will go smoothly! You are in my prayers, of course, and Tom is with ya the only way he can be! Korina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryo Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Hi Mary Linda, I spoke to a lady today who had knee surgery in Jan. and she is doing great and is walking around really well. I wish the same for you. Take care. Mary Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korina Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Good point, Mary Lou. I also have a friend who had recent surgery and is doing fine! Korina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeann Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 It will all be over for ya soon Mary Linda... Thinking of you! XO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyT Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Mary Linda, I know our mantra on this site is that everyone is different, but I say this as one who's had this procedure, and I can honestly say that it was one of the best decisions I ever made. When the pain is so bad that you resist going across the room just to get a cup of coffee, you know that it is time, right? I had only one knee replaced, so I can't speak to what it's like to have both knees done at the same time ~ but I can tell you that within hours of my surgery I was up and walking with NO PAIN in my new knee (other than the normal post-surgical pain, for which I had medication). You're in for several weeks of rehab and physical therapy, but every day you'll feel better than you did the day before, and you'll be glad that all that excruciating knee pain is behind you. We're all thinking of you, Mary Linda, especially tomorrow, and wishing you nothing but the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsph110 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Would like to ask all my old friends for some prayers this week as I prepare to have my knees replaced on Thurs. This will be the first surgery I've had on my own and the first time I've been a little nervous. Had a little scare on Tues. when my EKG was read as a possible heart attack but the stress test was negative so every thing is now a go again. Thanks in advance. i hope that your knees will be healed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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