OT - LOUSY DR'S APPT!!

[Annie]

Hi, all well i went to the Doc's yesterday and he
said i have to take the Physical Therapy before
the surgery.  And we'll talk about that later on.
He also stated too that it will get the muscle
stronger in on the side the knee.
 ( Ps i have to call the hospital for appt to
Physcial Therapy!    Love Anne

[dom]

The road to recovery is sometimes long, isn't it?

Wishing you the best,
dom

[Josette]

Well, that seems to make sense.  Physical therapy certainly sounds better than surgery!  It's a shame it's not INSTEAD of the surgery, but presumably things will go better!!  (I was lucky a few years ago to get the "instead of" - I thought I was going to have to have back surgery, but the neurosurgeon not only said I didn't need it, but that it wouldn't help - and sent me for PT).  Good luck with all of it! 

[Eleanor_Rigby]

((((((((((((((Annie))))))))))))))))))

Maybe recovery after surgery won't be so long if other muscles are strengthened now...

[Cassandra]

Hi Annie,
   I hope all goes well with your surgery.  Im sure the doctor knows what he's doing and perhaps the physical therapy before the surgery will help it go more smoothly and you'll also recover more quickly after it.

My prayers will be with you and I hope you will be feeling better real soon.

love
Cassandra

[Patti Feinberg]

Anne...we'll pray, and hopefully it will be an 'instead' of.

Be very well dearie. Hope today you feel great.

Hoard DS now while its on.

Patti...who's praying for you

[victoriawinters]

Hi, all well i went to the Doc's yesterday and he
said i have to take the Physical Therapy before
the surgery.  And we'll talk about that later on.
He also stated too that it will get the muscle
stronger in on the side the knee.
 ( Ps i have to call the hospital for appt to
Physcial Therapy!

Oftentimes, Annie, the PT is a step to getting the surgery approved by your HMO or insurance company.   Just be sure to let your PT know if it makes you worse.  Been there done that on several occaisions.

Good idea too to be sure you have your authorizations in order prior to surgery as well.  Some companies require you to get a second opinion.

One more tip:  If they say they will be giving you anesthesia, ask for a spinal instead.   They give you less of the drugs and you won't have to have an intubation tube (breathing tube in your throat).

Please take care and be well soon.

luv, victoria

[Annie]

Hi, all just wanted to say that i will be having
left knee surgery in Jan 2004.  Dont know the
date yet.      Love Anne

[dom]

Not the most fun way I can think of for starting off the new year.

Wishing you well,
dom

[jennifer]

but just think how much better you'll be in 2004 after the surgery!
ps.ask for a nerve block(email me and i'll explain)
love
jennifer

[Josette]

I'm not sure how to react - I'm inclined to say "that's a shame," but just think how good it will be once it's all over!!!  Good luck!

[Cassandra]

Annie, at least you'll be getting it over and done with pretty soon.  And like everyone else has said, think of how much better off you'll be in the future.
 I wish you lots of luck and my prayers will be with you.


Cassandra

[Annie]

Hello, all the date for surgery for the left knee
is Dec9th!!   at 10:30am  Love Anne

[TERRY308]

You did the right thing...get the appoinment the earliest you can get.  You don't have to worry about it all that much.  Like my operation for my heart..a week later it was done.   

Then you just have physical therapy, and you'll be surprised at how well you've come along.

but...Do What The Doctor Says....this is very important.  You will be better, just give it time.

You'll be in my prayers.

[Annie]

Hello everyone, just wanted to say the surgery
went well yesterday on Dec9th.  Found Arthritis
in it which caused the pain.
               Love Anne