My mom is having her knee replaced

gja1000 · 06-26-2009, 05:24 AM

Mom had a pretty good night. They had to get her up on the bedside commode in order to pee - but she did OK, peed, and then rested pretty well for the rest of the night.

She looks better than I expected this morning, she's eating a little breakfast, and is beginning to complain about a few things, so I think she is OK

She's watching Wimbeldon!

Janet · 06-26-2009, 05:44 AM

What great news Gayle. I always know Mom is feeling back to normal when she starts complaining a bit too....lol. Sounds like she has a great spirit!

gja1000 · 06-26-2009, 09:00 AM

Mom passed out for a few seconds when she was transferring from bed to chair. She went completely limp and the aid and I had to get her to the chair - not a pretty sight.

Then the physical therapist was getting her back to bed and while she didn't pass out - she was very weak and unsteady. He noted that she was holding her breath, so I know that is what happened when she got up. Her blood pressure dropped (which is normal upon standing) and then she held her breath and wham! she lost consciousness briefly. We'll make sure she breathes next time!!! I can't take any more of that kind of excitement

DianaB · 06-26-2009, 10:54 AM

I was going to say how glad I was that your Mom was doing alright but it sounds like she gave you a big scare. I hope she has a speedy recovery and no more incidents like this one. She's been in my prayers.

Janet · 06-26-2009, 01:38 PM

That kind of excitement is not needed is it? Did you tell her not to do that anymore??? LOLOL

I really hope it doesn't happen again and that she recovers quickly.

judy · 06-26-2009, 01:46 PM

I just saw this Gayle. I hope she is recovering without the excitement of passing out. She might have held her breath because she was afraid of what it would feel like when she was upright.

I will be praying for her. She deserves to have an easy time.

2tiredmom · 06-26-2009, 03:14 PM

I hope she's doing better to. I will keep her in my prayers also. She sounds like a strong women. Hope she's up and walking with little or no pain soon.

gja1000 · 06-27-2009, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by judy

I just saw this Gayle. I hope she is recovering without the excitement of passing out. She might have held her breath because she was afraid of what it would feel like when she was upright.

I will be praying for her. She deserves to have an easy time.

You are right Judy - I think we all hold our breath somewhat when we are doing something that takes lots of effort or that we think will be painful - or is painful. I think it is somewhat of a normal response.

gja1000 · 06-27-2009, 05:49 AM

Mom looks great this morning and after taking in lots of fluids yesterday, she hasn't had any more "fainting" spells. Hopefully, we are over that hump.

Today will be even more rigorous with physical therapy. She walked about 6 steps yesterday and they will be shooting for more than that today. She's got to keep making progress if she wants to get back to full walking capability. She can do it - she's a tough old bird (when she wants to be

)

She's not having much pain at all - only taking extra strength tylenol at this point. Amazing!

Marilyn · 06-27-2009, 05:51 AM

Gayle, so glad that she is doing so well!!!!! Wishes for a speedy recover going her way!!!!

06-26-2009, 05:24 AM	#1
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Mom had a pretty good night. They had to get her up on the bedside commode in order to pee - but she did OK, peed, and then rested pretty well for the rest of the night. She looks better than I expected this morning, she's eating a little breakfast, and is beginning to complain about a few things, so I think she is OK She's watching Wimbeldon! __________________ Gayle

06-26-2009, 05:44 AM	#2
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	What great news Gayle. I always know Mom is feeling back to normal when she starts complaining a bit too....lol. Sounds like she has a great spirit! __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

06-26-2009, 09:00 AM	#3
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Mom passed out for a few seconds when she was transferring from bed to chair. She went completely limp and the aid and I had to get her to the chair - not a pretty sight. Then the physical therapist was getting her back to bed and while she didn't pass out - she was very weak and unsteady. He noted that she was holding her breath, so I know that is what happened when she got up. Her blood pressure dropped (which is normal upon standing) and then she held her breath and wham! she lost consciousness briefly. We'll make sure she breathes next time!!! I can't take any more of that kind of excitement __________________ Gayle

06-26-2009, 10:54 AM	#4
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	I was going to say how glad I was that your Mom was doing alright but it sounds like she gave you a big scare. I hope she has a speedy recovery and no more incidents like this one. She's been in my prayers. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

06-26-2009, 01:38 PM	#5
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	That kind of excitement is not needed is it? Did you tell her not to do that anymore??? LOLOL I really hope it doesn't happen again and that she recovers quickly. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

06-26-2009, 01:46 PM	#6
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	I just saw this Gayle. I hope she is recovering without the excitement of passing out. She might have held her breath because she was afraid of what it would feel like when she was upright. I will be praying for her. She deserves to have an easy time. __________________ *Judy*

06-26-2009, 03:14 PM	#7
2tiredmom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,367	I hope she's doing better to. I will keep her in my prayers also. She sounds like a strong women. Hope she's up and walking with little or no pain soon. __________________ The real measure of a woman's wealth is what she has invested in eternity. Linda aka 2tiredmom

06-27-2009, 05:49 AM	#9
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Mom looks great this morning and after taking in lots of fluids yesterday, she hasn't had any more "fainting" spells. Hopefully, we are over that hump. Today will be even more rigorous with physical therapy. She walked about 6 steps yesterday and they will be shooting for more than that today. She's got to keep making progress if she wants to get back to full walking capability. She can do it - she's a tough old bird (when she wants to be ) She's not having much pain at all - only taking extra strength tylenol at this point. Amazing! __________________ Gayle

06-27-2009, 05:51 AM	#10
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	Gayle, so glad that she is doing so well!!!!! Wishes for a speedy recover going her way!!!! __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

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