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Update on my Knee replacement issues

Goodie2shoes — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:59:05 GMT

For those who recall my previous post about having surgery to remove the knee hardware due to a staff infection I just wanted to provide a update. I had the surgery 6/26, had been on home IV antibiotics via a picc line. after being on the antibiotics for a month the antibiotics caused problems with my kidneys so I spent 6 days in the hospital (8/4 thru 8/9) on IV's to clear my kidneys. I have now been released from the infectious disease specialist, saw the Ortho 8/18, off the knee brace and TED stockings, still on the walker, x rays good, will see the Ortho in 1 month to evaluate how it's going and if I am getting closer to having the knee replacement redone. As I said before, all of this started 7 months after the initial right knee replacement, big surprise ! I am going to get through this, the Lord is with me. Please keep me in your prayers

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Still Raining — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 16:07:19 GMT

All my healing thoughts are going out to you. This must be so very worrying. Be well.

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catter70 — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 16:10:21 GMT

Hoping you heal quickly and you have better results the second time around. Take care.

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itsmagic — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 16:17:15 GMT

My neighbor had to have her initial knee replacement replaced about a year after the first due to an infection. She is in good shape now with the second replacement. You’ve been through the wringer but you have a great attitude which will serve you well. Keep the faith!

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MalteseMomma — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 16:54:36 GMT

Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way...........some {{{{{{hugs}}}}} too

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Terrywu — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 17:55:15 GMT

Hoping you keep up the good healing process and sending up a prayer for you. My surgery was absolutely uneventful, but a friend had hers done June 28. She has really been in bad pain. Yesterday she told me the knee was swollen and red. Calling the doctor. Good thoughts for both of you.

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SXMGirl — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 18:21:31 GMT

@Goodie2shoes I am definitely keeping you in my prayers. Knee replacement, as well as most surgeries, scare me. Please keep us updated on your progress, and I hope that everything goes well and as planned.

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hckynut — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 18:47:50 GMT

@Goodie2shoes

Nice of you to update all of us that have followed you with this long ordeal.Really sorry to see you having to go through this, especially for a surgery that is pretty common these days.

I know my friend, the Ortho that does only hips and knees, says while it is very rare for him, it does happen. He told my wife pre-surgery that is always his biggest concern with any type of major surgery.

You are one strong lady and it sounds like the end is much closer. I love and respect your optimism, as I know it helps you get through this. My thoughts are with you.

hckynut 🏒

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 18:50:58 GMT

@Goodie2shoes My prayers are with you. My goodness you have been through so much....TOO MUCH....and another major surgery looming with replacing the knee. THEN THE ISSUES WITH YOUR KIDNEYS....🙁 Are you staying with the same surgeon who put in the knee replacement that got infected? Do you feel comfortable with that decision if you have decided on using him again?

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tansy — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 20:53:06 GMT

What an ordeal, @Goodie2shoes. I am sending you major good wishes.

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Goodie2shoes — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:12:40 GMT

@SeaMaidenwrote:My prayers are with you. My goodness you have been through so much....TOO MUCH....and another major surgery looming with replacing the knee. THEN THE ISSUES WITH YOUR KIDNEYS....🙁 Are you staying with the same surgeon who put in the knee replacement that got infected? Do you feel comfortable with that decision if you have decided on using him again?

Thanks for your prayers. The surgeon is in the same office as the surgeon who did the initial surgery but he is the specialist who does these kind of repairs.

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Goodie2shoes — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:14:40 GMT

Thanks for all of the prayers and best wishes.

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alicedee — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:24:56 GMT

@Goodie2shoes So sorry you have gone through such a nightmare. I send you good thoughts and prayers for a complete recovery. 🙏🌷

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Drythe — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:35:28 GMT

@Goodie2shoes

Best wishes to you for a great recovery.

I surely can commiserate.

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Memebell — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 04:19:13 GMT

@Goodie2shoes You are on your way! I know this is more than tough but every day you are one day closer to having this behind you. Keep your positive thoughts going! You are an inspiration. Thank you for the update.

I am curious, do the doctors know how one gets an infection this long after the surgery? I always thought if you made it that far, you were safe from the risk of infection.

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chlema — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:04:31 GMT

@Memebell I'm curious about that too. I do know that my dentist requires me to take antibiotics the day of my visit because of the implants, so maybe infections are not that uncommon? I had knee replacement last year and on my last visit to the ortho they gave me a prescription with instructions to take 4 pills when visiting the dentist.

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Mindy D — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:40:00 GMT

@Goodie2shoes wrote:
For those who recall my previous post about having surgery to remove the knee hardware due to a staff infection I just wanted to provide a update. I had the surgery 6/26, had been on home IV antibiotics via a picc line. after being on the antibiotics for a month the antibiotics caused problems with my kidneys so I spent 6 days in the hospital (8/4 thru 8/9) on IV's to clear my kidneys. I have now been released from the infectious disease specialist, saw the Ortho 8/18, off the knee brace and TED stockings, still on the walker, x rays good, will see the Ortho in 1 month to evaluate how it's going and if I am getting closer to having the knee replacement redone. As I said before, all of this started 7 months after the initial right knee replacement, big surprise ! I am going to get through this, the Lord is with me. Please keep me in your prayers

@Goodie2shoes @One of my closest friends is currently going through the EXACT same thing.

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Goodie2shoes — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:05:24 GMT

@Memebell wrote:

You are on your way! I know this is more than tough but every day you are one day closer to having this behind you. Keep your positive thoughts going! You are an inspiration. Thank you for the update.

I am curious, do the doctors know how one gets an infection this long after the surgery? I always thought if you made it that far, you were safe from the risk of infection.

The doctor didn't know how the infection started but said there is always a chance for infection after these types of surgeries. They advise to take a antibiotic prior to any dental surgery, colonoscopy or other procedures to help prevent infection in the joint. I had no other prior procedures before this happened.

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Memebell — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:59:48 GMT

@Goodie2shoes @I am so sorry you are going through this...but hang in there and keep your positive attitude. Before long it will be a distant memory!