Hello,
My name is Michelle. I went into my third knee surgery a day surgery. My orthopedic surgeon left instructions to not give narcotics and they kept me overnight and gave me liquid moriphine and diladid. When my husband of 25 years came to bring me home I was in a coma. They put me on life support and intensive care. I spent the next nine days in ICU. Before I was released it was suggested I be placed in nursing home. My husband would not hear of this and he quit his job and became my caregiver.
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Michelle,
Welcome to EmpowHer! We're so glad you found us. Thanks so much for writing.
It is horrible to read about what you went through. How long ago was this?
How long was your brain without oxygen?
Are you still improving and recovering? Can you tell us more about what you struggle with?
Are you homebound?
How can we help you, Michelle? Is there something we can research for you, or something we can help you find? Some resources or a support group?
March 31, 2010 - 10:00amThis Comment