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Re: Surgery Finished & back home
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:07 am
by hope16_05
Karen,
wow! You are dealing with a lot, so sorry to hear about the infection and the picc line. I havent had one but my dad has and they are not fun! I hope they got the infection or with the surgery and the antibiotics! Feel better soon!!! Did they give you an update on your shoulder while you were there?
I havent been able to watch my nephew as I had hoped. My sister actually lost her job due to torne rotator cuff. She needs therapy several times a week and a couple weeks off of work and they fired her. So she is also without a job. I do babysit when she has her appointment or wants to go out. Changing him was tricky but I managed! Now I am mostly out of my splint so changing him should get much easier, I just need to gain the strength in my hand again.
Thanks for reading my update! I need to update again since I had my 4 week post op appt on Tuesday. Havent gotten that far yet, maybe tonight.
I do hope that your infection clears up and you get good news for your shoulder!!!
Bug hugs! And wishes of a speedy recovery!
Amy
Re: Surgery Finished & back home
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 11:10 am
by Kath
Karen
You have really had a hard time and on top of it an infection. I hope all the drugs work and you will soon feel better and start to see some good results from your surgery.
I know what a picc line is because my daughter has MS and from time to time has to have one inserted. I feel so bad for anyone having to use one. I have had them a few times and don't do well the veins don't hold up.
I hope all goes well from now on and you have a speedy recovery from this infection.
Kath adult/robpi
Re: Surgery Finished & back home
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:23 am
by PuppetPeople
Hi Kath,
Thanks for the well wishes.
As of right now, midnight Sunday, I am fasting again. We are heading back to Rochester,MN about 8 AM. My incision is leaking again and the resident Dr. said he wants us to see Dr. Sanchez at 11 AM Monday.
So here we go "On the road again!". I am thinking that the new metal "ball" joint is going to be coming out of the shoulder. So keep the prayers going, please. I don't have access to the internet while there, so will update when I return home.
Karen
Re: Surgery Finished & back home
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 4:11 am
by Karen McClune
Karen,
Best of luck today. Let us know how you are doing once you are home again.
My thoughts are you
Hugs,
Karen
Re: Surgery Finished & back home
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:12 am
by Carolyn J
Karen,
You are in my thoughts and prayers today. I hope all goes well.
HUGS,
Carolyn J
Re: Surgery Finished & back home
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:15 pm
by Judy-T
Karen,
Sounds like you have had a rough time. My thoughts and prayers are also with you.Let us know how you are doing when you get home....Judy
Re: Surgery Finished & back home
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:53 pm
by hope16_05
Sending thoughts and prayers your way!!! I hope every thing works out and your new joint does not have to come out.
Hang in there!
Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN
Re: Surgery Finished & back home
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:00 pm
by PuppetPeople
Greeting From Methodist Hospital!
Finally got to use the computers in the library.
Yes, I was admitted on Monday afternoon again.
On Tuesday they did surgery again and took out the "ball" joint. I watched a few fireworks from an empty room with others,but only for a bit cause the pain returned.
Today I had another Picc line put into my arm. Hurt just as bad as the first time. First one was giving us trouble from the start.
I may be getting out tomorrow not sure yet. If any one is here I am in room 5415 if you feel like meeting each other.
Hope Everyone has a great day!!
Karen
Re: Surgery Finished & back home
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:42 pm
by Kath
Karen
I'M keeping you on the prayer list.
Sorry things have been so rough.
I hope this time things go better and your soon on the road to recovery.
I also hope the picc line stays in and is more comfortable. UGH... they are a horror.
Hugs
Kath robpi/adult
Re: Surgery Finished & back home
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:31 pm
by hope16_05
Karen, I am so sorry to hear that they took out the ball joint. Man what a bummer and such an unfun way to spend your 4th. I hope that your pain goes away asap!!! Wish I had my paycheck this week so I could come down and meet you! Not working for 5 weeks from my surgery has killed my budget
Sending you some virtual hugs since I cant be there to get you the real ones.
Feel better!!!
Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN