oldflathead Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I am going in for knee replacement surgery 1/30/2014. Pretty routine - they say. November 2007 I went in for a hip replacement, infection, more surgery, (hospital borne pathogens), heavy doses of antibiotics, (gentamicin), regular tests forwarded to the MD's, who ignored them. Gentamicin is a very strong antibiotic that is usually given 3 - 5 days. I was left on it IV for 19 days until I had a near death experience 12/11/1207 while in the hospital.More on this on request.It was real! I came around with 5 nurses at the foot of my bed and a Doc holding my hand. I was grateful and thanked the Doc. He said, "Tom, I did nothing, God has something else for you to do" WOW, this is my first thought each day. I try to do what I think God wants me to do.Now, the villain arthritis has taken my right knee, I can barely walk and the pain is terrible. So, an Orthopedic Doc that I trust has me going to another hospital next Thursday for knee replacement.Needless to say, I am somewhat anxious because of my past experience,, so I am asking for prayers.Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grateful Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) sending you lots of light and positive thoughts for your surgery tom, no infection for you this time I have a friend that I see every day in the park (I'm a dog walker) who is finally enjoying pain free walks with his little dogs again. It is SO nice to see him with a spring in his step and a smile.for you too Edited January 26, 2014 by grateful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bro. Hex Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Wishing and praying for your rapid totally successful recovery...I do hope this will be in a different hospital ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawzo Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Healing energy and prayers headed your way oldflathead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Denzel Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Praying for your good health and a smooth recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevJackP Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Will pray for you and may God be there with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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toktu Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Good luck and best wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grateful Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 how are you oldfathead? hoping you are well on your way to a full and speedy recovery we're all pulling for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldflathead Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Thank you for your prayers and good thoughts. I am getting better, walking with only a cane and not too much pain. The physical therapy is very painful, but necessary. I must keep reminding them I am 75 years old and have vestibular dysfunction, (no balance).I am still alive, my wife loves me, family cares and friends I have never met, like you care. On Feb. 18, a good friend, Marty passed from cancer. He was diagnosed only one month ago after a fall and went fast. We are working together.Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grateful Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Thank you for your prayers and good thoughts. I am getting better, walking with only a cane and not too much pain. The physical therapy is very painful, but necessary. I must keep reminding them I am 75 years old and have vestibular dysfunction, (no balance).I am still alive, my wife loves me, family cares and friends I have never met, like you care. On Feb. 18, a good friend, Marty passed from cancer. He was diagnosed only one month ago after a fall and went fast. We are working together.Tomgood to hear you are getting there tombut very sorry for your loss I've wondered if leaving so quickly is a blessing or a curse - in april of '92, I was shopping at mizner plaza with my mother. in august, I was sitting in a cemetery listening to prayers for her soul. I am grateful that she didn't suffer long. it felt like I had just acknowledged she would leave and she was gone.tell those pt's to go easy on you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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