I was a little freaked out before the surgery because the last two I had one of which was the emergency c-section when Ellie was born were traumatic. But Doctor Micheli is a superstar who works on the knees of tons of famous athletes. He also operated on me when I was 13 to lengthen both Achilles tendons to correct my bilateral Equinovarus stuff. I have to say his bedside manner has improved. I was waiting, and quietly freaking out just a little, trying not to cry feeling a bit like Paris Hilton crying on her way back to the slammer somewhere between total fear and humiliation for showing it. But he came up and held my hand and said with a warm smile, “You ready! It’s going to be fine.” I did feel a little better. I can see he has worked on his bedside manner. When he operated on me when I was 13 at Children’s hospital Boston just before I went under he told me very seriously, “This is the most painful operation I perform. I just want you to know.” Er, Danielle and all other med students out there, for the record, I really could have lived without that comment. Though looking back I realize he was just trying to prepare me.
I obliged by proving him correct as I woke up screaming and proceeded to need a Morphine drip for an entire week. I was in the hospital for about a month after that or so. After that first week though, when the pain was not so excruciating I made friends with a couple of the six other kids in the ward and got good at using a wheel chair and then crutches. I remember
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This time around I was once again in the steady hands of one of the best surgeons ever. So I know he did what he had too. However, the upshot of all that lovely
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See what putting this off for seven years got me. Dave has been a super trooper running around like a "blue arsed fly" as he would say but hasn't said yet getting everything organized. I can only account for his positivity in the face of a long six weeks ahead to the fact the he is really cheered up by the various renditions of "I got you babe" I keep singing to him as he works his butt off.
12 comments:
Ha! ha! you're cute on the percocet! I'm glad the surgery is over. Hopefully after the six weeks are over, the new improved knee will be worth all the hassle! Stay well and be careful of your self. No lil quad lifting without doctor say-so!
That's a busy 6 weeks Dave! Gee, i don't know how you are both going to do it. Glad things went well.
I'm glad things went well. Dave will be busy, but I'm confident you will all manage. I have a friend who recently had knee surgery and her leg straightened and she is doing great - I have faith in you - you will make a speedy recovery.
Maureen
P.S. I love the pictures of Donny and Marie and Sonny and Cher. Babe....I got you babe. Maybe you should sing "I'm a Little Bit Country" (Donny and Marie) song for Dave too. LOL
I am so glad you're home and doing well! I've been thinking of you!
Lots of love and hugs!!
I have tagged you to do a "meme" - see my June 16th entry on my blog here:
http://maureen-selfdiscoveryjourney.blogspot.com/2007/06/meme.html
Correction - June 13th entry.
Mo
hey darling, nice blogging on the percocet hahaha! I just read this, so I am glad it all went well and sending lots of love. Sorry, I have been in bookland and just emerged groggily ;) I loved Donny and Marie! See! Best friends stand by each other. xx
Hi everyone! Thanks for all the kind thoughts. Still on percocet. I tried to get off it yesterday but that was a MISTAKE. ow! Very cool all the Donny and Marie fans! I do remember that song Maureen and will try it out on Dave as soon as he is up. Hahaha - can't wait! I will be sure to tell him it was your suggestion. ;)
Msiagirl - I can't believe I never knew you loved Donny and Marie! So funny - lol!
Hugs to all - wooohoooo! (just took a dose - can you tell?) Narcotics make me silly - apparently. microfracture, microfracture....
I came across your page while searching for a expected timeline for recovery from knee surgery. Short version of story: Kneecap fracture in 1999, kneecap wired together, figue eight and round and round looking deal. July9, 2007: extreme pain when straightening leg...my students scared to death from my screaming...went to hospital. X rays show wire coming undone AND a piece broken off and lodged in my knee joint!!!! yikes....NOW a different doctor needs to go in and clean up the bloody mess. and me? oh I have to do this all over again---as an outpatient surgery....lovely isnt it????
I dont mean to sond pessimistic, but when you think that everything happens for a reason, I cant wait to find out what THIS is supposed to be for..... hahhahha....oh well, I hope youget better soon and you DO have that warrior princess to emulate.....
onknees - oooh that is tough! I hope your knee is getting better! I am taking a ton of MSM everyday because MSM builds connective tissue and collagen in the body.
It's true -I have a lot to live up to! ;-)
DDkhzQ Your blog is great. Articles is interesting!
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