OT: knee update - YouLookFab Forum

Thanks all SO MUCH for all your kind words and thoughts. They kept me going throughout a looooooong day of waiting. In the end I didn't get operated on until about 9pm, and I wasn't even last on the list. Surgeons keep crazy hours don't they - I could never be one! Although I would have much rather have been on the other side of the operating table yesterday that's for sure!!

I was so obsessed about food last night. Just before they took me down to theatre I made a ward nurse promise that there would be lots of sandwiches for me - "not just one". Of course when I got back after midnight all woozy from the anaesthetic that was the last thing on my mind. Another nurse tried to make me drink a cup of tea at 4am because she was worried I hadn't urinated. All I wanted to do then was sleep!!!

I got to go home mid-morning (after a miniscule hospital breakfast). On the way home my flatmate and I stopped for 2nd breakfast and I ate a HUGE plate of bubble 'n squeak. Then we made a big pot of pea and ham soup which I had a massive bowl for lunch, and a smaller bowl for dinner along with a homemmade mini pizza. That makes me feel slightly more virtuous than if I had made my way through an entire takeaway pizza like I felt like doing last night!!!

As for the knee itself (now that I have talked about the important bit - FOOD), it's doing a lot better than I expected. Turns out there were 2 big tears in the meniscus, as well as the meniscus itself scrunching up in an unbecoming way and not sitting nicely and flat against the tibia.

Here's pics if you're keen, no blood and guts don't worry. If I'm feeling extra nerdy tomorrow I may even put together a blog post about it!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/4681374983/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/4682005308/

Its not sore at rest, only when I move or weighbear. Throughout even today it's become easier to walk so I'm hoping tomorrow will be even better!

xx tam

15 years ago

Michelle

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Veteran

Oh Tam, so glad to know the surgery was successful and is causing you less pain than expected! Sounds like the injuries were more extensive than expected, so it's a really good thing you got them dealt with! Kudos to you and your roommate for making sure you were taken care of, too!
Gotta ask, though... what's Bubble n' Squeak?

yublocka

Thanks Michelle!! I was going to attempt to explain Bubble n' Squeak, but here's 2 websites that do it much better. The version I had was mainly potatoes, peas and corn and came served on some grainy toast. Nothing like a big plate of carbs in the morning! Mmmmmmm.

http://sweetcherriepie.blogspo.....queak.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_and_squeak

Dusty

Active Member

I'm glad it went well and I hope it feels better very soon.

Frances

Oh Tam, I'm so happy to hear it went well, that you're not in constant pain and that you're eating! Here's hoping for a speedy recovery!

Queen Mum

I had to stop and google Bubble and Squeak before moving on... so I'm all up to date there! Glad to hear that you're on the mend. Get lots of rest and continue to enjoy yummy food! You earned it

marianna

Bubble and squeak sounds pretty tasty. I want to try it!

Glad things are going okay!

chewyspaghetti

I missed your other thread Tam- I'm glad that you're gotten the surgery over with. Now you can focus on recovery. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts.

cciele

Thanks for the report Tam! Sounds like your recovery is coming along nicely.

Debbie

Glad its going well get lots of rest.

Sparky

Yay for the successful surgery! I hope recovery is quick and noneventful. I was rx'ed with a meniscal tear a year ago and have been putting off both the PT and the surgery. I missed your earlier thread, but it sounds like you were in a lot of pain. Hope post-surgical recovery you are 100% again!

Louise

Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery x

Thanks everyone!! It's already feeling better today than it did yesterday. Time to take it for a little test-drive methinks - just a little walk, nothing too strenuous!!!

taylor

those photo's are the wildest thing...how do they get a camera view?

Glad you are on the mend:)

I get obsessed about food too. I can't seem to go more than 4 hrs. before I am thinking about and foraging for food because I am really hungry by then.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Good to hear that it's over and that you are shaping up! Hang in there, Tam. You'll be fighting fit in no time at all.

florida

Glad all is well. Just be sure to follow dr.'s orders!
I've had two leg surgeries this year, so I can sooooo identify with your story about being so hungry before (especially after waiting!) and then not wanting to eat right after. Then that ravenous day-after hunger!!! "Feed me!!!"
Get well soon!

Anonymous

Cool pictures. I'm glad you finally got food.

Sveta

I am glad to hear that your surgery was successful and you are recovering well, Tam.
Any surgery is no fun... but at least you could eat the next day! My two stays in the hospital were for the plastic surgery to sew back my torn lip and thyroid surgery. And both times I could not eat for 3 days afterward (sore mouth in the first case and sore throat in the second) - just drinks and ice cream
I think it is good you started to walk again - it should speed up the recovery. Just do not overdo it!

Theresa

Oh wow Tam what a LOOONG day you had But at least its over now and hopefully you will be back in action in no time and running better than ever. Its good to hear you aren't too uncomfortable. Take it easy with that walk though young lady!

And thanks for the pics - I love seeing the photos! (I'm a geek like that too - love xrays and internal pics LOL)

Both my girls have had endoscopies (and yep, loved seeing the photo's from them too!!) and my eldest has had a few surgeries and I'm so pleased they don't keep the kiddies waiting too long without food, but can honestly say that my pair have never eaten as well as they have in the days post-op LOL

Enjoy your comfort food, rest up and be gentle on yourself!

Katiepea

I'm so glad to read that you are healing nicely Tam. I'm mighty impressed by the virtuous feast that you prepared and consumed too!

Tanya

Oh Tam, so sorry you had to go through this but do happy everything went well and you are recovering. You need all the comfort food you can get now, it's a perfect excuse

Aww thanks guys. I was very glad to read I wasn't the only one obsessing about food the day after. I felt so greedy!! Hehe oh well!!

Hoping that your knee continues to not give you trouble. You had quite a day!

Rosie

So glad to hear you are on the mend!! I had a good laugh about the food, thinking, hmm, when you're out of surgery, the last thing you'll want is food for a while!!

I can't believe your surgery was at 9pm!

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