Second One Down...Home Soon

Well, Mom had the second knee replaced yesterday and she is now taller than before and has 2, count them...1, 2 straight legs! She had a more difficult post-operative period this time due to increased pain, but once that was under control, she has been doing well. She was out of bed, bathed and walked in the hallway today! Not bad for the first day!! She sure looks funny all rigged into the CPM (Constant Passive Motion) machines with each leg moving like she is riding a bicycle, but it helps alleviate some discomfort and she can rest fairly comfortably in them. The fatigue is the biggest factor at this point. She feels like has "climbed Mount Masuveous" with the smallest amount of activity. We have had some good laughs and overall, I think she has done better than she expected. She is a model patient and in her words,"I do not think I have angered any of the nurses". You know she is getting better when the doctor tells me that she is telling him how to do his job! So she will continue to be in the hospital until Friday or Saturday and then return here to my home for her continued rehabilitative recovery and some TLC! Thanks for all the prayers and phone calls. I know they have helped to brighten her day and lessen her feelings of isolation. You are all the best!