Infection may postpone surgery

Vivian · ‎03-11-2010

I’ve written about my upcoming knee replacement surgery. Well, it may not be quite as upcoming as I had thought. I have a sinus infection and bloodwork indicated I do have an infection. No surgery unless and until it’s cleared up.

Sweetbay magnolia · ‎04-14-2013

I've had a joint replaced, and man, I sweated those pre-op tests. I needed the surgery and could not bear the thought of postponement. Fortunately, it all went well. I hope the same for you!

In the process of my evaluation we found a heart defect. Lovely! More tests.

Cogito ergo sum

Meowingkitty · ‎06-19-2010

I had my pre op visit yesterday for my knee replacement and all is good. Mine is October 23. I actually ran into a friend I worked with several years ago in the waiting room and he had his 7 weeks ago and he gave me some useful information. Hope you get well soon and you can get surgery.

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

Oh, it is disappointing to have something that is weighing on you like a surgery, get postponed. I know you want to get through to the other side and be on the healing and mending side of it all.

I do believe things happen for a reason, most often reasons we never do know. Perhaps this is so in this case, and we will have to take it on faith that the timeline may change and for reasons that are important, if not just to you, perhaps to others involved. I always pray for the medical professionals that they are given all the insight, wisdom and tools at their disposal to give the best care and decision making in regards to our tests, treatments, surgeries, and diagnoses.

Sometimes the surgery or treatment becomes all about us, in our need and anxiety, when in fact, it is important for all the players involved to be at maximum level of ability and performance.

So, perhaps if this is delayed, it will all be for very good reasons, and because when it does come to play out, it is doing so in just the right alignment to be the most successful.

Prayers for your waiting, concern, stress, procedure and healing. We will be here if you need company throughout!

@Vivian

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

@Meowingkitty wrote:
I had my pre op visit yesterday for my knee replacement and all is good. Mine is October 23. I actually ran into a friend I worked with several years ago in the waiting room and he had his 7 weeks ago and he gave me some useful information. Hope you get well soon and you can get surgery.

@Meowingkitty

Best wishes on your upcoming surgery. You and @Vivian have my admiration for moving ahead with this. I need to do it, but keep putting it off, for a variety of reasons.

I'm glad you both are on your way!

grandma petes · ‎03-09-2010

@Vivian I had a knee replacement last November and the pre-op tests were very in depth. My surgeon explained that any little infection could possibly attach itself to the plastic portion of the replacement parts and cause all kinds of problems.

You will even even have to take an antibiotic to have your teeth cleaned. I was shocked when they told me that, but I even had to have a thorough dental check up prior to surgery.

I wish you much much luck and a speedy recovery.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@Grandmapètes There has been new info released on the necessity of taking antibiotics before a dental procedure and now they say it's not necessary. I discussed it with my dentist and he said he'd make it optional. I prefer not taking antibiotics unless it's absolutely necessary.

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tansy · ‎01-02-2011

I have three joint replacements and my ortho surgeon is adamant that I continue to take antibiotics before any invasive procedure, including any dental work.

Last thing you would need is an infection, @Vivian, and I hope you are cleared for surgery quickly. 🤞🏻

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

@Sweetbay magnolia wrote:
I've had a joint replaced, and man, I sweated those pre-op tests. I needed the surgery and could not bear the thought of postponement. Fortunately, it all went well. I hope the same for you!

In the process of my evaluation we found a heart defect. Lovely! More tests.

@Sweetbay magnolia

Many would be glad their heart defect was found before having a cardiac event. There are many, including myself, that had no symptoms other than my heart attacks.

Once the heart muscle is damaged(tissue lost), it is gone forever. Less muscle tissue equals harder work for the heart. I personally see you as fortunate, the 1st symptom for many is death.

Tests? I wouldn't even venture a guess as to how many I have had, but it is well into the 3 digits. Tests I have had are for a reason and my only interest is the result and what needs to be done to fix or control it. Sweating results accomplishes nothing but negatives.

Glad your surgery went well for you.

hckynut(john)

hckynut(john)

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

That must be so disappointed. You get yourself emotionl prepared and your support system at home waiting to go and then the surgery is postponed. But that's a good thing, they won't do an elective surgery while you have any type of infection.