tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post822032316578031545..comments2024-03-29T10:25:18.133-04:00Comments on The AC is On: It Is Going to HappenAnvilcloudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-50480540804103292522021-09-01T09:59:20.846-04:002021-09-01T09:59:20.846-04:00The hospital I work in front of, has a booklet for...The hospital I work in front of, has a booklet for surgical preparation. Might the hospital you're going to have something similar? There usually is not a lot of pre op help, but every hospital has a social worker - start there. They may be able to help you source a few things out. Post op, you can self refer yourself for in home assistance but any kind of wound care needs your dr's referral. <br /><br />jjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077039940023067584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-13663459094299479522021-08-28T21:55:06.559-04:002021-08-28T21:55:06.559-04:00We are living with similar problems. Chronic. Advi...We are living with similar problems. Chronic. Advice, from the trenches. <br />1.) investigate arm crutches. Not as expensive as the device you picture, but your arms are supported and weight distributed.<br />2.) we are contemplating getting a chunk chopped out of the bathtub so that it becomes, in effect, a walk-in shower. Lots of pics of this on the internet. Not expensive.<br />3.) ask at physio about a knee brace for the weak knee, one with hinges. Provides a lot of support and does not limit motion much at all. About $150,00. I love mine and it really helps.<br />4.) your car seat back as far as possible.<br />5.) office chair to wheel around the house. Not any good on carpets, but fine in the kitchen, especially.<br />My aunt had an elbow joint repaired after an accident when she was in her late fifties, much as you describe what is proposed. She got back close to 1005 function.MARY Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178370815712313585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-66054537269844877272021-08-27T20:17:44.700-04:002021-08-27T20:17:44.700-04:00Ed said what I was thinking. Have you seen the ...Ed said what I was thinking. Have you seen the 'knee scooters"? You can get them for about $100 and they seem less likely to lead to a tumble. Stairs might be an issue, but most places here are wheelchair accessible. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-75780005587946186912021-08-27T14:21:24.052-04:002021-08-27T14:21:24.052-04:00Get rid of the tub and install a shower cubicle. H...Get rid of the tub and install a shower cubicle. How many times a year do you actually sit in the tub?Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-1356166443694771352021-08-27T08:43:21.481-04:002021-08-27T08:43:21.481-04:00This sounds so hopeful. A little bit of pain-in-th...This sounds so hopeful. A little bit of pain-in-the-arse antics will be short term pain for long-term gain.<br /><a href="https://www.almontecivitan.com/medical-loan-cupboard/" rel="nofollow">Civitan loans equipment</a>, BTW. They have contacts who can find what you might need, as well. You should be as comfortable as you can be during post-op.<br />Good luck. Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-63897932693271622112021-08-27T04:49:11.025-04:002021-08-27T04:49:11.025-04:00Good that you finally know exactly about the why&#...Good that you finally know exactly about the why's and whats. Well, at least about the surgery. In the Netherlands we have 'shops' that rent out medical equipment for a limited time, like crutches and the like. Do they not have something similar in Canada? Marahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04464946195661953578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-75357163296511663182021-08-26T21:05:42.029-04:002021-08-26T21:05:42.029-04:00These are all very practical questions that would ...These are all very practical questions that would go through my head, too. It might be trial and error but you will figure something out. Glad you have some time to prepare and think through the challenges. Talking to people who have been through it will be a big help. :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-84223677398746858212021-08-26T19:58:54.136-04:002021-08-26T19:58:54.136-04:00We found you have to be really assertive in demand...We found you have to be really assertive in demanding the home care help you need. Lots of aids available to help, and an occupational therapist might be able to help you plan for it in advance. You can usually rent things at first.The Furry Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-12660624647544830892021-08-26T17:38:31.181-04:002021-08-26T17:38:31.181-04:00All questions that you'll have to sort out soo...All questions that you'll have to sort out sooner or later.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-56137995191208394182021-08-26T17:31:45.165-04:002021-08-26T17:31:45.165-04:00The shower bars and bath chair are excellent sugge...The shower bars and bath chair are excellent suggestions. I expect there are occupational therapists who could help with these decisions. Having been in a similar situation--broken left ankle, dislocated shoulder, and wonky right knee, I sympathize. I had to use a wheelchair till the ankle could bear weight.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-11705177452041114192021-08-26T11:38:21.510-04:002021-08-26T11:38:21.510-04:00It's good that you'll be getting surgical ...It's good that you'll be getting surgical relief, and also excellent that you're planning ahead and figuring out how to manage. It's overwhelming, getting older, isn't it?Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17197599882756386184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-49441964286570457802021-08-26T09:48:21.720-04:002021-08-26T09:48:21.720-04:00One of the women in my physio class used that knee...One of the women in my physio class used that knee crutch. She also had one with wheels, sort of like a kneeling scooter. She loved that one.<br />When my daughter was hit by the car, she had a similar surgery, as well as a knee replacement and shoulder reconstruction. We had a really nice bath chair. She would Transfer from wheel chair to bath seat and then slide over. It was nicely padded, not hard plastic. It had two legs in the tub and the other two on the floor outside of the tub, so it was fairly wide. Putting a towel on the seat she could then grasp the grab bar and pull herself in. We used a hand wand shower. Hope that helps with that problem.<br />We joined a group that gave us lots of tips.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592184037513559644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-25137995204821249092021-08-26T09:39:33.586-04:002021-08-26T09:39:33.586-04:00The hands free crutches looks like one stubbed ste...The hands free crutches looks like one stubbed step away from an additional emergency room visit. <br /><br />Good luck on the surgery. My much older than you grandmother just got a new hip put in and it has been the best improvement in her life in the last 20 years. I have to slow her down lest she does something she regrets.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-51936258670646855902021-08-26T09:00:43.487-04:002021-08-26T09:00:43.487-04:00I echo what Marie says above. She points out that ...I echo what Marie says above. She points out that knowing someone who has already had the surgery and it was successful is helpful. Do you have someone to consult with about the best options for recovery? DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-2090232589640823832021-08-26T08:14:28.432-04:002021-08-26T08:14:28.432-04:00It is good to have the surgical consult done at la...It is good to have the surgical consult done at last. Knowing someone who has had the surgery with such success must be encouraging too. You have things to figure out yet but those will happen in time. You’ll get through this as you two have faced other challenges and managed them in good time. You got this, AC.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-25757280048957715222021-08-26T08:01:02.076-04:002021-08-26T08:01:02.076-04:00There must be physical therapy and occupational th...There must be physical therapy and occupational therapy in your future after the surgery. All of that is aimed at helping you cope. Would you insurance pay for a pre op consultation with the physical therapist you'll be using? <br /><br />You will manage. Just think back to how you've managed with the foot not working properly. Now you can look forward to being pain free.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992626996077874832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-57340167030365396602021-08-26T07:14:41.135-04:002021-08-26T07:14:41.135-04:00Great news that you're moving towards pain-fre...Great news that you're moving towards pain-free ankles! So glad to hear you are eligible for that surgery. And of course you'll go through a bunch of changes immediately afterward. Moving around will definitely be limited for a while. Sorry, but that's the price you pay...as we all do when having major fixes done. My friend who had knee replacement months ago was finally able to go back to work, and now can walk practically normally, after months of physical therapy...it's a different thing than yours, but you will be able to look back on it as a short period of trials - eventually! OK, I'm on your cheering section here!Barbara Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351113054045427775noreply@blogger.com