I
have kept many of you updated on Clyda’s progress but I am sure I
missed a few people which I apologize for.
Clyda
had her knee surgery last Thursday. At that time it was anticipated
that she would have the old knee device removed and a new less mobile
device installed. The Dr told us prior to the surgery that he had a
plan A, B, and C ready just in case he needed them. Each device in
this case was less mobile that the higher order one.
After
Clyda was sedated and in the operating room, the Dr manipulated her
knee and felt that the ligament in question was probably in good
shape. After making the incision, he found that to be the case and so
instead of replacing the knee he just replaced the 7 mm bearing plate
with a 12 mm plate and that really tightened up the ligament. It is
his feeling that Clyda should have no further problems with stability
after her healing process.
Instead
of a 4 ½ hour surgery, it only took 45 minutes. However, Clyda had
been prepped for the 4 ½ hour surgery so it took her a while to
recover from the anesthetic.
I
received a call from the Dr about 2 hours after the surgery started
telling me the “good news” as he said and indeed it was good news
as her recover time will be much shorter.
In
fact she has made amazing progress this week. Clyda even has walked
to the end of our block using her walker for added stability. I think
the walker will be gone after today and she will only use a cane for
a while.
I
told her the other day that “at the rate she is progressing I
better plan a trip soon. Ha!
This
Angels Trumpet just keeps putting out flowers every few weeks.
Amazing!
