Oh!!! I didn't realize he was the same one who left you sitting there til Monday!! Sometimes they can be so indifferent which can be soooo frustrating:thumbdown:thumbdown I agree that you should call again in the morning though!!! I really hope they get back to you tomorrow..bc the waiting is the worst!!

Rhonda, I am so frustrated for you and Alex. Sending prayers that his knee will finally completely heal. The two of you have been through so much.

Talked to nurse today. The doctor is going to see Alex today. It is the one that I got ugly with for leaving us sitting in the hospital so this should be interesting. I will update later today.

Rhonda, I'm keeping your Alex in my thoughts and prayers. Bless you, I know difficult and frustrating this is for you both. Wound care specialists can do some amazing healing. Sending positive thoughts your way. :ghug:

Oh!! I can't believe you have to see him again, but I am so so glad that they called you back this morning!! I'm anxious to hear how it goes. Hopefully, he will be nicer this time!!! I hope he is able to help you start getting to the root of the problem so you can work toward resolving this once and for all. I know you are certainly ready for a resolution at this point!!

Ok, here is what we were told. It appears that his knee has serous fluid which they tell me is normal after surgery. Most of the time the body absorbs it and everything is fine. It is a little red, however, it is not warm to the touch and they did not feel that it looked infected. From what I gathered, it is a waiting game to see if the fluid absorbs or not. So, I am set to go back in 2 weeks. I did find this so I could understand it a little better.

"A seroma is a pocket of clear serous fluid that sometimes develops in the body after surgery. When small blood vessels are disrupted, blood plasma can seep out into the surgical area. Further, the inflammatory process can lead to additional fluid exudate. Seromas are different from hematoma (collections of blood), and from abscesses (collections of pus). Seromas can also sometimes be caused by injury, such as when the initial swelling from a blow or fall does not fully subside. The remaining fluid causes a seroma that the body usually gradually absorbs over time (often taking many days or weeks); however, a knot of calcified tissue sometimes remains."

So I guess we will know more in two weeks. :(

*sigh* Rhonda i cant imagine the frustration you must be feeling. I will keep sending prayers for you and Alex. Hopefully there will be only good news when you go back.

How is Alex coping with all of this?

well.. that kind of makes sense ..(like I would know lol). I fell on my knew one time and I had fluid on my knew for a month. Or think of surgery that drains are put in.. in Alex's case they didn't put drans so his body has to take care of the fluid? I think I wouldn't want drains in his case because that could lead to infection.. just call me dr :rolleyes:

The most important is are you ok?? Do you feel ok with that answere and how is Alex?

Rhonda,

Just seeing this prayers and hugs to you and Alex.

I am sure you are wondering, when will all this end:( I pray that the fluid disperses out into the body and Alex knee is back to normal before your next Dr. visit. I can't imagine the stress and worry you have been through since this all began in March. ((hugs))

I hope that this will all resolve soon for you! I know you are ready for this to b over for Alex!! The waiting is the worst!!! BUt, hopefully all will go well, and you will get good news in two weeks!

Just seeing this Rhonda, referrals are such a pain. I'm always fighting for my clients with their PCP's in order to get them to be a little more flexible.

Anywho, glad they don't think it's infected. Still sending lots of prayers. Is there any chance your PCP can refer you to another surgeon just to get a second opinion to be on the safe side?