Sunday December 21, 2008
The post-op honeymoon is over. David Lee’s knee is swollen and so painful he can’t lift his leg. His incision is oozing enough bright red fluid to saturate three 4×4’s, a roll of kerlix, and the ACE bandage in about ten hours. Percocet’s not cutting it and now with a dose of toradol on top he’s finally in a deep sleep. I’m just hoping the little pharmacy five minutes from here is open because I’m out of dressing supplies and had to resort to gauze topped with paper towels last night. And now instead of walking with one crutch, he nearly fainted using two. I wish, I wish, I wish he were downstairs instead of up. Please let there not be ice again tomorrow morning when we go for therapy. And please, God, let those last two puppies sell tomorrow.
edited to add: I always feared this would happen when I was at work; but it never did. Now, w/ no back up support outside the room, my “patient” got lightheaded, and after we got him into a sitting position turned grey, sweated profusely, and hyperventilated. I’ve never felt so frantically stuck … couldn’t reach the phone, couldn’t leave him, couldn’t lift him… I helped him ease to the floor where he started looking just a little more normal and after some Coke was able to get up. And while I don’t think he totally lost consciousness, he doesn’t remember everything either. Next time … er, let’s just hope there’s not a next time.
It’s a good thing that you’re a nurse. I’m sure you’re taking care of David Lee very well. I hope everything gets better for you soon!
Oh my! Sounds rather frightening! How fortunate that you are an experienced nurse! Hope things get better quickly!
Hi, Been thinking about ya amongst the other stressful things this past week plus a fussy baby that’s teething. Sigh! I hope DL gets to feeling better soon. I’m sure your taking good care of him.
so sorry . . . it’s awful going thru all that. i remember when doug had his horrible knee infection and spent the better part of a week in and out of fever, and it is just not much fun. and i’m sure it’s even less with kids to take care of too.
Oh,my. I’m sorry.
Im soo sorry, for David Lee and you it has to be hard seeing him in such pain! I hope too it’s not icy tomorrow..how on earth is he going to make it in the vehicle if he barely gets around the way it is??? We’ll be praying for you all!!
Here’s hoping things will be better soon.May you feel God’s arms around as you walk through this valley.
that sounds terrible! i hope he feels better soon!
I do not know you but I will be praying David Lee gets well soon!!! God Bless you all and Have a Merry Christmas!!!
Hey Michelle, so glad you’re a nurse, although I’m sure it must be panicky anyway. Oh I do wish now that I could more easily come over!!
although I passed-out myself 2 days ago, so not sure how much help I’d be… 
Ouch!!!! Hope the leg gets better fast and that there won’t be any mishaps to deal with. Get Adam to bring you the phone if there is a next time!
praying things soon go much better!
It WILL get better! It really will. Jeff had his ACL and meniscus repaired 5 years ago, not a pleasant experience those first couple weeks. It sounds like you’re doing an excellent job!!! Praying for you . . .
Aww, I felt so bad for you after reading this post!! I hate it when Eric just has a fever…somehow it makes me feel a little weaker when my stronger half is flat in bed!
I’m not sure why you haven’t been getting my posts….it’s happened to me before too. Thanks for the compliments! Merry Christmas!