2/5/04

Marlene to Have Knee Replacement Surgery on February 7, 2004

On Monday, February 7, Marlene will go into Rose Medical Center, 4567 E 9^th Ave., Denver, Colorado 80220 at 6:00 a.m. Yes, they like an early start. She’ll be in the hospital until Thursday. Meanwhile Mark and myself will keep the home fires burning and will share cooking honors when Marlene returns.

More info about ‘knee replacement surgery’ at: http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/orthopaedics/kneereplacement/index.html

Send your family news to: eickmann@msn.com

2/10/04

Day Two of the Knee Surgery

Marlene has less pain today than yesterday, the day of her surgery. Witness her first steps today: First Steps

2/11/04

Day Three of the Knee Surgery

Marlene will come home today at 2:00 p.m. Mark, Susan and I will pick her up. It’s snowing so it should be a challenge, however, we plan to be able to handle the situation. Further updates later in the day…

2/12/04

Day Four of the Knee Surgery

This is Marlene’s first day at home. Compared to the hip replacement surgery sequence she is way ahead. Getting into bed is a snap – walking is a snap – in general things have gone extremely well. She continues to have her knee wrapped in a ice water circulator. Tomorrow she has her first therapy appointment. After this 2:00 p.m. appointment there will be an update.

2/15/04

Day Six of the Knee Surgery

Marlene continues her home therapy some of which is painful. Overall things look good. She goes to professional therapy on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. She started this past Friday and will continue tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.

February 19, 2004

Marlene has been checked by her doctor and has to walk with crutches for the next four weeks (routine prescription for knee surgery). The pain is under control. We’re taking it one day at a time, however, things look very good!