Betty G asked me to post the latest information about her recovery from hip replacement surgery. She is in incredible pain, especially in her left leg where she may have a blood clot.
She went to her doctor and he ordered an ultrasound which was very difficult for Betty to endure.
She is exhausted and is having much difficulty with concentration and not getting pain relief.
She IS satisfied with home health folks, but they don't stay with her very long. I got the impression that she is just overwhelmed with pain and complications with her left knee.
Please keep Betty in your prayers. She isn't ready to accept phone calls. If you PM me and I recognize you, I will give you her address. I think she needs some cheering up.
More info when I get it.
Thanks......Janet
Posted by MagicAcorn (Member # 8786) on :
That is not good news. Poor Betty
Posted by Jill E. (Member # 9121) on :
Please let Betty know that she continues to be in our prayers.
Jill
Posted by iceskater (Member # 8655) on :
Betty: Hang in there! A speedy recovery and best wishes for no complications. Take care! Skater
Posted by stymielymie (Member # 10044) on :
hang in there betty we know you will come thru for us.
docdave Posted by AZURE WISH (Member # 804) on :
I hope she gets through all this pain very quickly.
Tell her she will be in my thoughts and prayers. Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I sure hate to hear this!!!! We're praying for you, betty!! Posted by hopeful123 (Member # 3244) on :
my friend's husband had a blood clot after surgery, but now he's back on the mend doing just fine.
i hope that's true for you, dear betty
Posted by dmc (Member # 5102) on :
ohh how horrid to have no relief from pain... Hope this resolves soon and you can continue to heal from the surgery.
Betty you are in my prayers and I'm sending them with positive thoughts your way.
Posted by hurtingramma (Member # 7770) on :
Oh, I'm so sorry for Betty - after all she's been through, now this.
Hopefully, they'll get it taken care of so she can recover quickly. My dad used to get blood clots in his legs all the time. Back in the olden days, they used hot compresses for relief.
Please let Betty know I'm praying for her and awaiting her return. Posted by Cobweb (Member # 10053) on :
Betty- so sorry to hear of this complication. I truly hope this is resolved quickly. It's hard to heal when you're in so much pain. Been thinking about you a lot , and hope your situation soon improves. We miss you. Love, Carol
Posted by mississippilyme (Member # 11205) on :
So sorry to hear about this. I'll be praying as many of you will, there is power in prayer. We need you Betty.
Posted by FightFireWithWater (Member # 5781) on :
Rats, Betty! Hope that this set-back passes soon and that it will be clear sailing thereafter.
Posted by mag (Member # 8920) on :
tn
so sorry to hear this we will pray for her - god is able to comfort and heal - In His time
let her know that we are thinking of her and praying
mags
Posted by 5dana8 (Member # 7935) on :
Betty
I am really sorry to hear this
hope you can feel better soon
hang in there Dana
Posted by laserred (Member # 6796) on :
Good healing thoughts for a speedy recovery sent
your way Betty!!! I hope you get thru this
quickly!! Hang in there!!
~laserred~
Posted by CaliforniaLyme (Member # 7136) on :
I will have her in my prayers!!!
Sincerely, Sarah
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
So sorry to hear this. She was so excited about feeling better because of the surgery. It reminds me of Lymetoo and her trauma after gall bladder surgery. People with this illness just don't seem to do well when the body is tramatized (sp) by surgery.
Pam
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Oh yeah. That was fun indeed. I always worry when someone here has to have surgery.
I hope Betty is improving each day.
Posted by TNJanet (Member # 10031) on :
I am waiting for an update from Betty but she hasn't been on her computer and her last message said she wasn't up for phone calls yet. So I have nothing new to report.
Please continue to keep Betty in your prayers. She was so excited about this surgery and had high hopes it would give her some relief with her hip pain. I am hoping she will get over this hurdle soon.
Janet
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
I'M BACK just a little every day for now! boy, did i miss you all!
thank you ALL ABOVE for your outpouring of love, support, and prayers!! I just screen printed your comments so i can read tonight while resting in hubby's air lift chair wit lets ouut!!
God bless you everyone for your thoughts, prayers, kindnesses shown, etc. Janet, special thanks for dating folks for us al.l i'm so exhausted, can't stay awake; see you a litle bit daily! Posted by catalysT (Member # 10786) on :
Ah I just read this post Betty. Hope your feeling better. Take it easy and keep healing. I will pray for ya! Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :
All the best with your healing, Betty!
Posted by cbb (Member # 788) on :
Betty, so sorry to hear what you've been going through since your surgery. Hope you continue to regain your strength & improve rapidly.
Will be checking to see how you're feeling. For now, sending lots of hugs, support & concern!!
Would have responded sooner, but other responsibilities have really cut into my time on LymeNet. Sure do miss y'all when I'm not checking in, but the worst part is that I get behind on the news about everyone. I consider y'all part of my family.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
eric, robin and cbb,
sincere thanks for all your thoughts and prayers during my surgery and my many post-complications!
yep, pretty sure it is a blood clot in my left leg/knee area. RN did certain exercises and filled me in.
i couldn't go thru the ultrasound from groin to knee. haven't been able to TOLERATE any pain from any of these ultrasounds. Goes to show how each of us is so unique.
last 24 hrs., my left knee and extreme foot swelling is DOWN! i could finally wiggle my entire foot, etc. swelling went up into 50% of my toes! never have had this prersonally to me, but that's dad for you.
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE! and your friendship means the WORLD to me. Best wishes to all of you an /
still so tired, so slep in hubby's air lift chair. on here reading 3 posts about me, and i'm totally wiped out.
if yuou are a newbie and sent me a reply askin for help; please asdk someone else as i'm NOT DEPENDABLE RIGHT NOW!
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