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Stop it Facebook. Just… stop.

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I’ll be having partial knee replacement sometime in the near future. And yes, I admit I’ve been doing some online research.

That was a mistake.

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Big mistake… because now my algorithms have picked it up and I’m flooded with knee surgery disasters everywhere I look. On Google, in my news feed and on Facebook.

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Especially on Facebook . Every day there’s a new horror story, written or on video.

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This is not what I need to see right now.

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Nope.

She doesn’t look at all happy.

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Good grief. As if I’m not nervous enough, now I have to worry about nausea and not pooping?

I really need to stop reading these things.

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Of course for all the horror stories, there are a few things that make me smile.

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That looks doable.

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I’m going with tennis ball.

The pickle jar and beer mug would just result in crunching and I’ve got enough of that already.

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My normal day right now is between bees! and I can’t stop crying… with occasional bouts of hurts so bad I can’t move. I’m guessing after surgery I’ll have to keep an eye out for bears and ninjas. Though honestly, unconscious sounds preferable.

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30 thoughts on “Stop it Facebook. Just… stop.”

  1. When Gail was due for surgery, Covid hit. All elective surgeries were postpones. 3 years later she went under the knife, not three, but 7 hours later, they finally patched her up. Healing took 6 months, double their expectations. But now that new knee is better. Pain free.
    But the left knew, the one that had to support the right knew for 4 extra years is shot all to hell. lf she goes for another surgery, I will not be able to support herball by myself. My body is failing apart. What will happen next is anyone’s guess. She needs that operation. And we don’t know what we can do.

    Sorry, Rg, THIS was supposed to be an encouraging story for you. Reality failed me. !

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    1. My doctors keep stressing there are rehab facilities available if you don’t have anyone to help at home after surgery. Maybe that could be an option until she’s better able to care for herself? It’s tough, I know.
      💕

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      3. I did get lucky with the VA because of a cancellation as my surgery was scheduled for January 2027. Healing takes awhile but your ticket is in which is good as I have posted on my blog how long it took for them to refer me to the Orthopedic surgeon and only because the husband reminded me ‘have them take another x-ray’ which confirmed the disintegration of the right hip. Nothing comes that easily for any of us it seems. Best wishes.

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  2. “Your mileage may vary.” If you ever read online reviews (of anything), they tend toward 5 stars and 1 star. There’s not a lot of nuance. People write reviews when they’re pissed off. Folks who go through a normal knee replacement and it’s okay don’t write about it. Just one reason I read surgical journals and not Facebook.

    I define “minor surgery” as “anything done to someone else”. Yes, it will be a big deal. It will be routine for your surgeon. It’s not routine for you.

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    2. That is a good point! People tend to write reviews when something touches them personally. Although I had a good experience with my total hip replacement, I will not post about medical but I will post about a restaurant, a book review or a business.

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  3. The tennis ball does look like a good option. I have come to hate the algorithms. I watched one video on YouTube on a subject I have minimal interest in. Yesterday, they filled the page with over 20 videos on the same subject.

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  4. So true that while your surgery might be routine for your doctor, it won’t be routine for you. I know many people who have had successful knee surgery. After you have recovered, I will know one more. As for options, I would go with Santa. 😉

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    1. Also, the GI issues are related to pain meds. Given my hyperactive GI, I was THRILLED to be constipated for 4 days!!
      I know you have help but consider getting some water-activated, no rinse, shower cloths.

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  6. Ahh, don’t believe everything you watch or hear although listening to stories about how far I should be posterior hip replacement of right hip beginning my 4th week is fascinating but I know I am the best captain in charge of my path! At least for now, and my PT person next week and the husband nearby to help with a few things! Off pain meds completely. I have heard coffee is a great pain med replacement. Catching up on reading silly articles like about my latest dislike of George Clooney but I do respect Amal! So , there is that.

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  7. My husband at four and half month out is so much better than the first three. He would have been between bees and I can’t stop crying from the first week until recently. Now it’s all good! You’ll feel so much better a few weeks after surgery.

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  9. Every time I go in for a medical procedure in which I will be sedated, I ask the doctor if they got a good night’s sleep and ate a good breakfast. Not that that’ll stop all medical errors, but it can’t hurt. The last time I was in, I noticed they’re being more deliberate about asking ME what I’m in for, and if they don’t, I’m always very deliberate about stating it. Again, can’t hurt.
    The Husband is having knee surgery (not replacement) soon and a friend who’s had a similar surgery said he’ll be able to run again. I was like, “Don’t say that! Every case is different and now he will be so crushed if he can’t run again!” I wish he hadn’t gotten the Husband’s hopes up.
    I hope both your surgeries go swimmingly.

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