Posted by Nibor on August 28, 2000, at 17:42:01
In reply to HELP!! Need support before surgery, posted by Dona on August 28, 2000, at 15:50:48
Dear Dona
I know how scared you must be, but you probably know people who have had this surgery and were walking around in a short time. I have an 86-year-old friend who came through it so well, she can't wait to get the other one done. She says that mass quantities of Ibuprofen were enough for her pain. Of course, she IS a stoic New Englander...
I'll be thinking of you on Friday.
Nibor> I am having knee replacement surgery on 9/1 and my anxiety is getting out of control. I thought I was really ready for this, but now I am not sure. I have long history of depression and am currently on Prozac 40mg and feel better than I have felt for a long time. Will the surgery and the needed narcotics for pain throw me back into depression?? And I am a nurse and hate to be dependent on other people. I am just getting so nervous and any soothing words would help.
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