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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Jul 4 1:54pm | Replies (29)
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Has he had major surgery before? Do you expect him to be a cooperative patient? Has anyone showed him the PT protocol for pre-hab and rehab? How will he respond emotionally if things do not go according to plan?
I suggest that you and he have a frank talk with the orthopedic surgeon, their PA, or better yet, a PT about what to expect. You be present to ask your questions, since you will be the one caring for him AND taking the fallout, unless he is planning to go to a rehab facility for the duration of his convalescence.
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All very good points! No he has not had major surgery, no he will not go to rehab, no he has not done PT. I have expressed all this to his doctor, to my husband. My daughter has tried talking to him about his recovery. He did watch his grandmother with a similar mindset struggle through her surgery. On the flip side, I was very fit, did a ton of PT leading up to hip replacements and a lot of walking. I “flew through”. Never had to use a walker/cane. Was driving in 3 days….that will not happen with him. My surgery protocol required attendance/participation in pre-op classes. He is talking to ortho at a smaller institution and I dont think they require that, unfortunately. I was hoping surgeon would require a patient agreement for PT…otherwise, I am certain, he wont participate.