Jo went into surgery at about 11am this morning and Dr. Kelly told me to expect 2 .5 hours, but to give her 3 just to be safe. She ended up using the full 3 and then some. Jo's time in the recovery room was about double what we expected also. According to Dr. Kelly, the operation went very well, but it was a "struggle".
Dr. Kelly said that when she got the hip opened up, everything was inflamed and that made everything a bit more difficult. Walking around on broken body parts for 12 months really took a toll on the entire hip area. I can only imagine how much pain Jo has really been in the past 12 months based on Dr. Kelly's description of what she saw on the inside. Actually, the best any of us will every be able to do is imagine, because one thing I do know about Jo is that she will forever downplay it and say it usually wasn't all that bad.
Jo was pretty predictable throughout the evening. She would try to hold a conversation, but then she would fall asleep while she was talking. She said it reminded her of being in labor with Anna - not the painful part of labor, but the falling asleep between each contraction part.
Yesterday, Jo had an MRI on her knee, shin and ankle. She has had some pain in those parts of her legs. Hopefully the shin pain is associated with the hip problems (which can happen), but of course, we worry about necrosis showing up in the other joints. We should have some data from that test next week.
7 comments:
Good Luck Joe . I saw you twice in Worcester ,England and each time you were great . As someone whose mother had a Hip replacement I wish you all the Best
Hi Tim and Jo and beautiful Anna. Please know that you are all in my prayers daily and that I know that things will be OK. You are just the kindest and most unassuming woman I have ever met. You are loved by so many. I can't wait till I can hire you and Anna (and Tim, of course) to come to Pittsburgh to teach us Anna's choreography...You know she'll be a dancer and a darn good one. With parents like you how can she miss. Tim, I hope you know how we all appreciate your blogs. You should really think about writing for a living. You are so good and the pics of Anna. AWESOME. Give Jo my love and a big hug.
BTW...I taught Cowboy Rhythm to my community college dance class a couple of weeks ago. They had so much fun learning it. Even though they may not know you, I told them all about you and the cold nights at Enon Valley and how you never complained about the frosty cabin. Many of them check on your recovery and read Tim's Blogs. They feel they are connected to you. They will sometimes ask if I read the latest blog and will fill me in if I have not.
Paulette from Pittsburgh
Jo -
God Bless! Hope you get to go home soon.
rms ; )
Once again we are astounded and amazed at the strength you two show during these challenges. You both occupy a very special place in the hearts of all of us you have touched and all who have heard about you. Everyone should be as fortunate to experience the kind of love you share. Big warm hugs for a restful and hopefully painless recovery.
Thanks every so much for the updates (even though they always bring tears to every one of us!)
Paula Taylor
your dnaces ae the geatest -my most avid memory f how we could all dance to a higher level was tghe demo of you and JOhn Robinson doin dangerous - mind blowng- transformed my dance experience - I am rubbish but when I am doin g that or falling I'll feel like a champion - thankyou - problems with arthristis myself but love line dance 1110%
Hope you are feeling better get well soon!
Hi there Jo... Its Rose here from london we met a few times when you where over here teaching at Alans clubs... I cant believe what ive read on here - i really hope that you are feeling better soon and that you make a very quick recovery... i wish you and your family all the best for 2007.. and hopefully will get to see you over here again sometime....like someone else said on here .. your are a pretty amazing woman...keep smiling. My thoughts are with you XXXX
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