To All,
We drove to Boston at 3:50 AM this morning and arrrived at New England Baptist Hospital at 5:10. Nancy went in for prep at 6:45 and they took her into surgery at 8 AM Sharp. NEB staff are great and everyone there was polite, caring and professional. What a nice hospital experience. Nancy's surgeon, Dr Reilly came out at 12 noon and told me everything went like clockwork. He finished in four hours and had no complications at all. He also said that Nancy's knees were completely shot and it was a wonsder she was able to walk on them at all. nancy's sister Wendy arrived at 1:30 and we went upstairs to her room and she came in about ten minutes later, a bit drugged but coherent and enthusiastic about the surgery. Please see photos and comment.
Hi Nancy ! ! So glad to hear that the surgery went without a hitch. I am sending many warm thoughts your way and I hope that you make a VERY speedy recovery. Let me know when you're up for it... I think I can still take you in the 40...LOL
ReplyDeleteBil
You look fantastic!!! I hope you are feeling okay and they are giving you some good stuff for the pain. Cannot wait to come visit. When you transfer down here, we will be keeping you company. Love you!!!
ReplyDeletelaura
Happy New Knees! Glad everything went well. Do you feel taller yet? :))
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new knees for the new year! I send you wishes for a speedy recovery from snowy Vermont!
ReplyDeletedaria bishop
Hello from Houston,Texas! Did you see me give you the big flashlight wave at 3:51AM???? Glad to hear that the surgery went off without any problems. We'll keep checking in for updates.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Cassandra, Happy New Knees Nancy
Betsy and Scott
Excellent News -- Congratulations! Donna called today and updated us as well.
ReplyDeletePeter: Kudos to you for doing a great job keeping us all up-to-date. Keep up the great progress, Nancy. You'll be a casebook patient, we just know it!
I have spoken with mom today and on Monday and she told me not to call the room because of where the phone is placed?!?!?!... She told me that they had you stand up today! I know it was hard but this was the BEST thing you could have done. I love you and will see you on Wednesday night and Thursday night when I get out of work. ..... Peter good job with the posts!
ReplyDeleteI have a photo of you from today Nancy-- where should i email it?
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Joan Seidel
This blog was a great idea! I can't believe how good you look after surgery! I am looking forward to seeing you tomorrow (Wed.) I had some snuggle time with Lily for you and she says hi and sends her wuv!
ReplyDeleteWow - knew you were a trooper - but dang! SOOOO glad to hear the surgery went well Nancy. You know there's a LOT of people out here who love you and are sending you wonderful thoughts!
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ReplyDeleteThinking of you and hoping you're feeling better and stronger very day. Can't wait to see you on those new knees!