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Namnam46/Sherry Surgical Update
So far so good! :o)
As of 5:45 PM Central Daylights Saving Time Sherry's surgery was completed and she was in recovery.
Just prior to surgery her surgeon decided he may have to perform a more complex procedure. Sherry would be in the surgical suite and possibly the recovery room a bit longer that originally planned.
Total hip joint replacement involves surgical removal of the diseased ball and socket and replacing them with a metal ball and stem inserted into the femur bone and an artificial plastic cup socket. The metallic artificial ball and stem are referred to as the "prosthesis." Upon inserting the prosthesis into the central core of the femur, it is fixed with a bony cement.
In Sherry's case they are replacing the existing artificial ball and joint as the initial hip replacement surgery was faulty.
According to my sources she did well in the actual surgery. She should be out of recovery shortly and I will update you when I have more information. Rehab may require a bit more work and her pain level may be higher with the more extensive surgery.
I know you have been anxiously awaiting an update. I know Sherry would say continued prayers are appreciated.
~Tuck
As of 5:45 PM Central Daylights Saving Time Sherry's surgery was completed and she was in recovery.
Just prior to surgery her surgeon decided he may have to perform a more complex procedure. Sherry would be in the surgical suite and possibly the recovery room a bit longer that originally planned.
Total hip joint replacement involves surgical removal of the diseased ball and socket and replacing them with a metal ball and stem inserted into the femur bone and an artificial plastic cup socket. The metallic artificial ball and stem are referred to as the "prosthesis." Upon inserting the prosthesis into the central core of the femur, it is fixed with a bony cement.
In Sherry's case they are replacing the existing artificial ball and joint as the initial hip replacement surgery was faulty.
According to my sources she did well in the actual surgery. She should be out of recovery shortly and I will update you when I have more information. Rehab may require a bit more work and her pain level may be higher with the more extensive surgery.
I know you have been anxiously awaiting an update. I know Sherry would say continued prayers are appreciated.
~Tuck
Mama Sherry, I hope the surgeon gives you a great report and finds a solution to sitting for you! It must be really hard to have to lay down or stand up all the time.
I hope you are making friends there and making great progress in recovering! You are such a strong lady and I know you will continue to get better daily.
We all miss you and love you! I can't wait until you're back but I know how important the recovery is in the process. I hope you are feeling better every day!
Bree
I hope you are making friends there and making great progress in recovering! You are such a strong lady and I know you will continue to get better daily.
We all miss you and love you! I can't wait until you're back but I know how important the recovery is in the process. I hope you are feeling better every day!
Bree
Sherry,
I just now got a chance to sit and read all of this. I'm so sorry you are going through this. I don't know you well as I am new here, but from the sounds of it, you are a "rock" for everyone around here and I have no doubts that you will power through this.
I am sending you lots of prayers, positive energy and hugs. I hope you are resting comfortably today and that you are healing well.
Kat
I just now got a chance to sit and read all of this. I'm so sorry you are going through this. I don't know you well as I am new here, but from the sounds of it, you are a "rock" for everyone around here and I have no doubts that you will power through this.
I am sending you lots of prayers, positive energy and hugs. I hope you are resting comfortably today and that you are healing well.
Kat
Sherry,
I'm so sorry that you're in so much pain. I'm glad that they're doing things your way in therapy. You are still in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Flower
I'm so sorry that you're in so much pain. I'm glad that they're doing things your way in therapy. You are still in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Flower
Thank you, Tuck, for keeping us posted on how Sherry is doing - you're wonderful! :)
Sherry, I hope they find a way for you to be able to sit comfortably SOON!!! I know how dedicated you are to have a speedy, full recovery and I know how difficult these set-backs must be for you. I admire your "toughness" and stamina, as well as your ability to remain in a positive attitude throughout this whole thing.
Stick to your guns as far as doing transfers, etc., in a way that is not only safe, but as comfortable as possible for YOU. YOU are the patient and the one that suffers if things are not done the way that is best for your body and while the staff does have things that they HAVE to get done with you, it's also part of their job to make sure that whatever they are doing is not having a detrimental affect on your recovery. I'm so glad that you've spoken with the nursing staff so they are aware of the problem that you had and hopefully they will continue to take the steps necessary to avoid this in the future.
I continue to send healing thoughts and prayers your way and look forward to the day when you can do a post by yourself telling us that you are once again back home and resting comfortably! (don't get me wrong - we all LOVE Tuck's updates and appreciate them soooo much - but we all want you to be able to get home as soon as possible - but NOT sooner than is healthy!)
Sherry, I hope they find a way for you to be able to sit comfortably SOON!!! I know how dedicated you are to have a speedy, full recovery and I know how difficult these set-backs must be for you. I admire your "toughness" and stamina, as well as your ability to remain in a positive attitude throughout this whole thing.
Stick to your guns as far as doing transfers, etc., in a way that is not only safe, but as comfortable as possible for YOU. YOU are the patient and the one that suffers if things are not done the way that is best for your body and while the staff does have things that they HAVE to get done with you, it's also part of their job to make sure that whatever they are doing is not having a detrimental affect on your recovery. I'm so glad that you've spoken with the nursing staff so they are aware of the problem that you had and hopefully they will continue to take the steps necessary to avoid this in the future.
I continue to send healing thoughts and prayers your way and look forward to the day when you can do a post by yourself telling us that you are once again back home and resting comfortably! (don't get me wrong - we all LOVE Tuck's updates and appreciate them soooo much - but we all want you to be able to get home as soon as possible - but NOT sooner than is healthy!)
Hello from Sherry.
The following are her words.
START
"Allison, I got your MESSAGE and I promise I NEVER go without taking my meds on time again. My nurses and Tuck said VERBATIM what you have said about needing pain medicine to heal. You are RIGHT ON!! The love and concern comes through for me in everything you say and it means so VERY much."
"Jaybay, I PROMISE you this T.O.B. will behave. I have talked to the nursing staff and it was an aid that didn't do it my way. Everything is worked out now and the nurses agreed that it will be done MY WAY. I have taken everything you said about your Mom to heart. I remember every single day the GREAT advice you gave in your journals that I have read MANY times as well as the advice you have given me."
END
Sherry sees her surgeon on Monday in part to try and find a solution to her sitting challenge. They have yet to find something that allows her to sit comfortably. She goes straight to a pain level 10 in seconds after getting into a chair. She can lay down without any increased pain but cannot sit. Nothing has worked.
We are hopeful her surgeon can order a device or chair that will ease the pressure off the fractured femur. She has not been able to visit or dine with others. She is up for PT 3-4 hours a day but not actually sitting in a chair.
Sherry misses all of you and says, "PLEASE keep looking after one another."
Unfortunately this is going to be a much longer recovery than we had anticipated. I'll update you after her consult on Monday.
~Tuck
The following are her words.
START
"Allison, I got your MESSAGE and I promise I NEVER go without taking my meds on time again. My nurses and Tuck said VERBATIM what you have said about needing pain medicine to heal. You are RIGHT ON!! The love and concern comes through for me in everything you say and it means so VERY much."
"Jaybay, I PROMISE you this T.O.B. will behave. I have talked to the nursing staff and it was an aid that didn't do it my way. Everything is worked out now and the nurses agreed that it will be done MY WAY. I have taken everything you said about your Mom to heart. I remember every single day the GREAT advice you gave in your journals that I have read MANY times as well as the advice you have given me."
END
Sherry sees her surgeon on Monday in part to try and find a solution to her sitting challenge. They have yet to find something that allows her to sit comfortably. She goes straight to a pain level 10 in seconds after getting into a chair. She can lay down without any increased pain but cannot sit. Nothing has worked.
We are hopeful her surgeon can order a device or chair that will ease the pressure off the fractured femur. She has not been able to visit or dine with others. She is up for PT 3-4 hours a day but not actually sitting in a chair.
Sherry misses all of you and says, "PLEASE keep looking after one another."
Unfortunately this is going to be a much longer recovery than we had anticipated. I'll update you after her consult on Monday.
~Tuck
Sherry - Now look you T.O.B., that's enough! All I want to hear from now on is that you're improving every day. No more, "I'll do it my way" and no more "I can wait a while longer for pain meds." Nobody is going to give you a medal for waiting and suffering. Besides, everyone here will seriously kick your posterior if you keep trying to hold off, which makes you outnumbered and outgunned young lady. LOL!
On a more serious note, I remember the place where my Mom was at had a noticeable difference in nursing (ha ha) staff and rehab staff. The nurses were clueless about transferring patients to and from beds and chairs, and that's when accidents happened. The rehab staff actually listened to what the patient had to say, and got the painful stuff over as soon as humanly possible, and always in a completely safe manner. The nurses relied on bullying, while the rehab folks were friendly but firm about getting done what needed to be done. They always explained exactly what they were going to do, and how they were going to do it. They did not proceed until the patient understood and agreed to do it.
Don't think we're not paying attention! You can't sneak by us that easily, so consider yourself warned. LOL! :-D
On a more serious note, I remember the place where my Mom was at had a noticeable difference in nursing (ha ha) staff and rehab staff. The nurses were clueless about transferring patients to and from beds and chairs, and that's when accidents happened. The rehab staff actually listened to what the patient had to say, and got the painful stuff over as soon as humanly possible, and always in a completely safe manner. The nurses relied on bullying, while the rehab folks were friendly but firm about getting done what needed to be done. They always explained exactly what they were going to do, and how they were going to do it. They did not proceed until the patient understood and agreed to do it.
Don't think we're not paying attention! You can't sneak by us that easily, so consider yourself warned. LOL! :-D
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