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Oldfatguy1
Oldfatguy1

Thanks to everyone for their kindness and good wishes. Surgery went well but he found a couple of things that weren't expected. There was small crack in the top of the tibia which will require me to wear an immobilizer and use a walker for a couple of weeks. I will only be allowed to use just a toe touch method of walking during that time. Before surgery I discussed the scar tissue that was left from the steel late and screws he found a few inches of muscle that was fused to the bone and wouldn't move causing a lot of pain. His explanation made a lot of sense. He said he just sliced it off the bone so ur can heal properly but it will probably create as much discomfort as the knee but will stop the pain that it had been causing and heal properly. Well, I just hit the button for for the pain meds to kick in so better stop Before the spell starts looking like a 6 yr old. Thanks again for the well wishes

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  • irish_linda
    irish_linda Oldfatguy1

    Posted

    great to hear you are over it i too had to toe touch for 6wks after bi lateral as i had a break during surgery its abit unfortunate but hopefully wont put you back much
  • joyce_61477
    joyce_61477 Oldfatguy1

    Posted

    Glad to hear you did ok! It's also great that you got an explanation for some of your pain. Will be looking forward to your progress updates!
  • Brian_EFC
    Brian_EFC Oldfatguy1

    Posted

    Hope  all  is ok after your opp,   hopeing for a quick recovery.
  • gail24639
    gail24639 Oldfatguy1

    Posted

    Just read this. Don't reply to my other post. Keep going. As they say, onwards and upwards.

    Gail

  • gill77343
    gill77343 Oldfatguy1

    Posted

    Dear Roland

    i am so very glad to hear that your operation went well and at least you now know what was causing you the pain, and hope you are now on the road to complete recovery.

    I also want to thank you for being there for me when I wasn't feeling too well, so now it is our time to be there for you.

    Take care and I will eagily watch your progress report. Gill, Saudi Arabia

     

  • seamus_98118
    seamus_98118 Oldfatguy1

    Posted

    Great stuff OFG I am delighted that you have the op. behind you and you're back to your irrepressible and knowledgeable self ,it's good to hear some good news at this time of worldwide gloom. They don't make them as tough as you anymore and if they do I don't hear of themeek.Continue to baffle them all with your optimism and resilience and I hope you once again make a speedy recovery.

      From a fellow septuagenarium.

  • jennifer86104
    jennifer86104 Oldfatguy1

    Posted

    Glad to hear op went well and hope they've sorted a few problems out for you. Very best wishes for your recovery. Jen (in Wales) x
  • denise35025
    denise35025 Oldfatguy1

    Posted

    Wow, good to hear from you so soon, Roland! If anyone can come through this with flying colours, it's you. Thanks for letting us all know how it went.

    Still thinking of you,

    Denise from Oz

  • Peglegbev
    Peglegbev Oldfatguy1

    Posted

    Enjoy the meds and listen to the nurses you don't have to do everything they say just smile.

    Looking forward to hearing your progress

    Take care

  • anne07663
    anne07663 Oldfatguy1

    Posted

    Hey, are you still doing well?
    • Oldfatguy1
      Oldfatguy1 anne07663

      Posted

      Unfortunately I had a lousy night. I felt sort of sick at my stomach all night and can't quit sweating this morning. Waiting for the 'm
    • Oldfatguy1
      Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      Staff physician to show up so h e c a n analyze the symptoms
    • susan20089
      susan20089 Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      Oh dear that's not good, hope it gets sorted out for you.  Hope it's not infection xx
    • gail24639
      gail24639 Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      I'm very sorry to read this. Sounds like you're in a really low place. Maybe the only way is up. I pray so.
    • kathryn42410
      kathryn42410 Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      Fingers crossed for you that's it's nothing that will put you back and you'll feel better soon x
    • martinarvelo
      martinarvelo Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      I hope that you are beginning to feel better . .maybe it's shock?  the poor body has had an awful lot to put up with.  At least you are in a good teaching hospital, where they should know the best way to sort you out! thinking of you . . .hope the news is good soon.  You are like a personal friend to so many of us on here!
    • andrea30334
      andrea30334 Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      Oh bless OFG hope its something and nothing just the warm weather you keep on trukin lol god bless x
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