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BreakingBad (original poster member #75779) posted at 1:03 PM on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
H had outpatient knee surgery in January. He's been feeling worse and worse in the last several weeks.
Finally got in to see the Dr on Monday. We were concerned it might be an infection. Dr didn't think it was but drew blood and fluid from the joint. Told us he thought H might have a virus...we didn't think so.
Dr office calls H Tuesday afternoon. It's a gram negative infection. Wanted H in surgery that night. Couldn't get the surgery room scheduled, so will be late this afternoon or early evening likely.
Very worried.
Best outcome=they clean out joint, do intravenous antibiotics for 6-8 weeks, H stays on oral antibiotics for rest of his life.
Bad outcome=they replace the joint or amputate the leg and still same course of antibiotics
Wish I didn't know how to Google, but mortality rate is up to 38% within 1 year of diagnosis. It's a very resistant bacteria.
2 kids still in HS--a junior & a senior.
Please add us to your prayers.
I know this community is awesome. Thank you
"...lately it's not hurtin' like it did before. Maybe I am learning how to love me more."[Credit to Sam Smith]
1345Marine ( member #71646) posted at 1:39 PM on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
Praying for your husband and family breakingbad. Sending love
HellFire ( member #59305) posted at 1:41 PM on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
Praying for the best outcome, strength and comfort for both of you.
Sending you hugs.
But you are what you did
And I'll forget you, but I'll never forgive
The smallest man who ever lived..
zebra25 ( member #29431) posted at 1:44 PM on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
"Don't let anyone who hasn't been in your shoes tell you how to tie your laces."
D-day April 2010
Dorothy123 ( member #53116) posted at 1:58 PM on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
"I’ll get you my pretty, and your little dog too!" Wicked Witch of the West.
Oldwounds ( member #54486) posted at 2:01 PM on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
Married 36+ years, together 41+ years
Two awesome adult sons.
Dday 6/16 4-year LTA Survived.
M Restored
"It is better to conquer our grief than to deceive it." — Seneca
InkHulk ( member #80400) posted at 2:15 PM on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
People are more important than the relationships they are in.
Shehawk ( member #68741) posted at 2:52 PM on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
Prayers for you and your H and family
"It's a slow fade...when you give yourself away" so don't do it!
Want2BHappyAgain ( member #45088) posted at 2:58 PM on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
Oh my goodness...I have never seen this happen with knee surgery! Prayers being sent for the BEST outcome...and for PEACE.
A "perfect marriage" is just two imperfect people who refuse to give up on each other.
With God ALL things are possible (Matthew 19:26)
I AM happy again...It CAN happen!!!
From respect comes great love...sassylee
MoonlightAndMagnolia ( new member #82774) posted at 5:08 PM on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
Praying for a good outcome.
DDay 11/12/22
Married since 3/1996
Luna10 ( member #60888) posted at 6:12 PM on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
Sending you lots of good vibes, I’m sorry you’re going through this.
Dday - 27th September 2017
Tanner ( Guide #72235) posted at 7:07 PM on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
I'm sorry you are going through this, sending prayers.
Dday Sept 7 2019 doing well in R BH M 33 years
BraveSirRobin ( member #69242) posted at 7:10 PM on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
fareast ( Moderator #61555) posted at 8:03 PM on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
Sending thoughts and prayers.
Never bother with things in your rearview mirror. Your best days are on the road in front of you.
FunHouseMirror ( member #80992) posted at 1:57 PM on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
Thinking of you and sending healing energy to your husband. How are things going today?
BearlyBreathing ( member #55075) posted at 2:54 PM on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
Sending healing mojo and hopes for the best outcome. What a difficult thing to be facing. (((Hugs)))
Me: BS 57 (49 on d-day)Him: *who cares ;-) *. D-Day 8/15/2016 LTA. Kinda liking my new life :-)
**horrible typist, lots of edits to correct. :-/ **
BreakingBad (original poster member #75779) posted at 3:31 PM on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
Thank you all for your wonderful support!
Good news for now.
Surgery went "routinely." Cleaned out the joint and started H on IV antibiotics. The specific bacteria is called pseudomonas.
The lab will determine (likely in a few days) if the antibiotic works on his strain of bacteria.
If so, 6-8 weeks of intravenous antibiotics and then a low dose of oral antibiotics for life.
If not, it gets more complicated, but likely not life threatening.
This a.m., he is in good spirits.
We will be laying other M concerns aside for a bit to get through this.
Thank you for your prayers and positive thoughts!
"...lately it's not hurtin' like it did before. Maybe I am learning how to love me more."[Credit to Sam Smith]
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