July 20, 2010
It’s Over
I'm home from surgery. My surgeon reduced the price to $950 for the alloderm. Apparently the surgery center ordered too big of a piece so they over-nighted a new and smaller one.
The surgeon removed the screw from my tibia entirely. It was in pieces. I believe he said four. He had an orthopedic surgeon from the office where I go come in during the surgery and make sure everything looked ok. He said removing the screw created a substantial deformity in the bone but over time, it will fill in. He placed the alloderm, cut out the scar and I have no idea what it looks like. I'm wrapped up like a mummy and have to stay that way for a week. I also have to wear an immobilizer for a week and they recommended a couple days of crutches too.
It took about an hour for the surgery. I woke up with some minor discomfort. It seems to be getting worse so Mr. BBM is off to the pharmacy to get me the good stuff. This isn't going to be as easy as the last time and I have strict orders to do nothing for a week, followed by another six weeks of pretty much nothing too.
Right now, I'm just so glad it's over.
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I can only assume that this means your posts over the next couple of weeks will get funnier and funnier. I’m looking forward to your next bout of recovery BBM!
Glad it’s over, too honey. And glad you were able to get this taken care of. Please follow orders and let yourself heal. Write lots.
Sending good healing Karma your way.
I’m glad that you were able to have the surgery done. It seems that your surgeon really came through for you. Now on to a speedy recovery and hopes that this fixes the problem once and for all!
I’ve been reading along and I’m so glad you were able to have the surgery. Speedy recovery!
Wow, surgery today, and already posting? That’s amazing. SO glad that the surgeon was able to get it in a managable price range. And I hope you and your lawyer can get the insurance company to reimburse you. Ugh.
Take good care, and enjoy the pain meds.
Hopefully they’ve done it right this time. Hope all works out. Feel better.
Thank goodness your surgeon was reasonable about the pricing of the alloderm! I hope he did it correctly so that you don’t have to go through this hell again.
(((BIG HUGS))) to you, BBM!
Big prayers for you and your knee. Hoping this is the final surgery. Also hope I can see you while I’m in Philly next week.
YAY! Not happy for the pain but for the end result…glad it’s over with and you can concentrate on healing! Here’s to a speedy but following doctors orders recovery…be well, use your time wisely, try not to go crazy. We are all routing for ya!
K.
I’ve only been reading your blog a little while but have been here for the last few weeks of ups and downs over your surgery. I’m really glad it’s done with (and that you got to have all of the elements of the surgery you needed). Make sure you take the advice and rest up (not that that’s easy for us Mums!). It will probably be a trial of boredom now…but much better than doing too much and ultimately setting your recovery back further.
Get well soon!
xMx