Update on Granlan's surgery

14 years ago

Hi all!

I wanted to let you know that Granlan had her hip replacement surgery early this morning and is doing really well. The surgery lasted right about an hour. Which in itself is totally amazing to me. They've got her resting comfortably in her room and won't be getting her up on her feet until tomorrow. The doctor said he felt all of her troubles were caused by arthritis. I think she's going to have a fairly smooth recovery if today is any indication. They seem to be keeping her pain under control and I know that's a lot of why she's handling everything so good thus far. Hope they continue to keep her as pain free as possible.

Thanks so much for all of your prayers, support and good thoughts.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (33)

glenda_al
14 years ago
Waving at ya, Summer!

Sounds good for Lana!

Give her a KT smooch when you see her!
kacram
14 years ago
Yea! good news!
Related Discussions
OT Surgery Surgery and more Surgery Please Pray.
Q
Comments (27)
I hope that with the arrival of the new grandbaby, good things keep on coming your way from now on!! Congratulations to the granddaughter and have a wonderful time. It is so special the first time you hold that precious grandchild. I was fortunate and was there at the birth of my first grandson. The second one I almost had to deliver myself hahahaha But I did see the head come before the ambulance took off with them. Lucy
...See More
No scapes but surgery update,others blooming and strange leaf coloring
Q
Comments (14)
Wishing both of you a quick recovery and if nothing else, this may force you both to take time to smell the ......daylilies. It is often true that there is so much to do that we don't really take the time to enjoy the fruits of our labours ( canadian spelling ) . I am sure that within a short time you will both be back on your feet ! I will be thinking of both of you!
...See More
Update on my surgery
Q
Comments (21)
Sherry, I jjust saw this post……I am asuming you had back surgery? Fusion? I understand completely as I have been through 3 spinal fusions myself, 2 lower back 15 years apart and one in the neck as well. Did doctors harvest your hip bone or was a cadaver bone used? My worst pain was where they harvested the hip bone, but I remember hating wearing that back brace everywhere for 3 months! And yes, rehabbing is very difficult. You are in my thoughts. debra
...See More
Update on my gallbladder surgery
Q
Comments (18)
Alisande, I'm glad your surgery is over and everything went well. I, too, rejected the pain med in favor of Tylenol and did just fine. I have bad reactions to medicines as well, and have to be my own advocate for what I can take and what I can't bear the side effects of. We know our own bodies and what works for us, or doesn't. I had my gallbladder surgery in 2002, and except for the anesthesia making me sleep a lot for a few days, the main aftereffect was tiredness/lack of energy. It took weeks for me to get back to normal. I hope you feel better soon and get your energy back much faster than I did.
...See More
ruthieg__tx
14 years ago
Best Wishes for a speedy recovery Granlan.......
sushipup1
14 years ago
Thanks for the report, I was thinking of her today. Great to know she's doing well.

Hope she checks in as soon as she can get to a computer!
alisande
14 years ago
Sounds good! Thanks for the update.
jackie_ok
14 years ago
Glad it's over and hope for a speedy recovery.
User
14 years ago
Thank you for the update..... ((((( Granlan))))) Praying for a quick recovery..

Carolyn
Marilyn Sue
14 years ago
Thanks so much for letting us know how she is. I have been thinking of her and wishing her a speedy recovery.

Sue
nodakgal
14 years ago
That's good news! I hope her recovery is quick and smooth!
kayjones
14 years ago
Hi, Granlan! This is GOOD NEWS!
gadgets
14 years ago
And I hope the good news continues, and that she's back on her feet, feeling grand, very soon.

Shirley
pam_25f
14 years ago
Good to hear.
Jodi_SoCal
14 years ago
Wow, one hour surgery? Amazing. So glad to hear Lana is doing well. I wish her a speedy and uneventful recovery.

Jodi-
cynic
14 years ago
Nice to hear. Thanks for the update. My best to ya Granlan!
wanda_va
14 years ago
That's great news. Please give her a gentle hug from me, and let her know that I am praying for a speedy and complete recovery for her. Hugs!
carol_in_california
14 years ago
Thanks for the update.
I am keeping Lana in my thoughts and prayers for a quick and uneventful recovery.
summer_tx
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks so much for the good wishes and prayers folks. I'll be sure to save this post for her when she gets home. She'll really appreciate it I know. She's still doing great. I just can't believe she's had a major surgery today. I can assure you I never felt that good after any of my surgeries even with the good pain drugs they provide. She will either go to rehab after Wednesday or have home health care come to her house. Guess the doctor will make that decision. Again thanks so much.
liz
14 years ago
such good news!!...give her a soft gentle hug from me!!
susanjf_gw
14 years ago
my goodness...it's amazing how fast things are done these days...hope she is comfortable no matter if it's at home or rehab...
lydia1959
14 years ago
Thanks for the update Summer. Keeping the good wishes going out for Granlan!
petaloid
14 years ago
Summer, thank you, and it's good to hear how well things went. All my best to Granlan!
kim_okla
14 years ago
Great news. Wishing you the best Granlan. Summer, we miss you.
Georgysmom
14 years ago
So glad it all went well. I'm sure Granlan's mind is a at ease now. I know she was a bit uneasy about the surgery.
ont_gal
14 years ago
Good to hear that everything went so smoothly for you Lan....sending you "snowy" wishes for a speedy recovery!

Thanx for sharing,Summer.
heather_on
14 years ago
Wishing Granlan a quick recovery.
chubby_rat
14 years ago
Glad to hear it went well. She'll be surprised how good she feels.Should be no more pain. (((Granlan)))
chisue
14 years ago
Glad the surgery was smooth. The recovery should be smooth too. I hope we were able to calm her fears and encourage her.

I was fine at home with some devices from our Senior Center's lending closet and DH helping me. A visiting nurse came to regulate blood thinner meds and a PT came to help with rehab exercises. I was out shopping for groceries with DH a week after one of my hips was done. I hope she can stay home. (Certainly less chance of infections.)

What's the story on her other hip?
patti43
14 years ago
Wow, that was fast surgery! Glad she's doing well. Tell her all of us at the KT are thinking of her and hope she's out and about real soon!
Cherryfizz
14 years ago
Hi Summer! Happy to hear Granlan is doing well after her surgery. She will be up and dancing in no time.

Anne
tami_ohio
14 years ago
Glad to hear her surgery went well, and continue prayers for a smooth recovery.

Nice to see you here again Summer!

tami
Steppy
14 years ago
Praying for a speedy recovery. My mother had the same problem with her knee, and it was just bone-on-bone by the time she had her replacement done.
Kathsgrdn
14 years ago
Hope she heals fast!
deamn
14 years ago
Wow I too am amazed at 1 hour surgery!! It is really wonderful what they can do these days! Hope she's feeling grand in no time!!