Ph.D. Antiques Appraiser

Piece a cake! You'll be up and about in no time!

You will be just fine! Thursday you will be zipping around like nobody’s business. Take the pain pills!

You are a warrior, you have got this. I can't imagine anything stopping you. Take the time to heal, relax and enjoy the time even when you're frustrated. Sending love and prayers for a fast recovery.🙏❤️

Take care and remember one day at a time. Listen to your doctor and your therapist. Monitor your pain carefully.

Wishing you a fast and easy recovery!!!!

You got this!!! 💪

I'm sure youre in great hands Dr. Nervous is natural. Stick to the pain medication schedule. They are best on schedule rather than waiting until it's really painful before taking it. You can thrn wean yourself off.

Dr. Lori , you will be scooting around on your news wheels in no time! Be well. ❤️

Prayers to you Dr.Lori❤️🙏

Praying it goes textbook. God gives the Dr and nurses wisdom and you peace.

🙏 prayers for your healing.

Praying for a complete recovery.

Prayers and love 🙏🙏❤️❤️

Sending you prayers for a successful surgery and speedy recovery

Prayers and ❤️

Wishing you a speedy recovery! I’m having my foot done on Friday.

Prayers for you❤️🙏

Many prayers for a smooth surgery and quick recovery 🙏🏻🙏🏻

You will be fine 🤗🙏🏼

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Praying all goes well

Good luck.

Best wishes to you!

Prayers and love sent your way …

Speedy Recovery.

Prayers for good surgery! What are you having done?

Good luck! Will say a prayer for you.🙏

Good luck! 🍀 🙏 🤞

Best of luck Dr Lori

I had to do the same for my total knee replacement.

Good luck! Sending prayers 🙏 Make sure you follow instructions afterwards. It's as important as the surgery.

I worked in the OR for 30 years. That is a wonderful skin cleanser it doesn’t fully expire I promise. Reduces Infection Risk: CHG is a powerful antiseptic that effectively removes a wide range of germs and bacteria from the skin, significantly lowering the risk of infection at the surgical site. Long-Lasting Protection: Unlike regular soap, CHG binds to the skin and continues to kill germs for an extended period, sometimes up to 24 hours. This sustained antibacterial effect offers extra protection during and after surgery. Preventing Surgical Site Infections (SSIs): SSIs are a common complication of surgery. Using CHG before surgery is considered a key factor in preventing these infections.

Wishing you a successful surgery and complete recovery. May the short term pain provide much relief in future years on your many adventures!

I’m sure the soap is fine. But I understand the emotion of “Geez”. Lol. We will all be thinking of you as you go on this surgery journey. 🙏❤️

Even though you do this the night before or before you get there, you know what they do when you get there they give you these clothes to wipe down yourself all over again.

I guess "expired" soap is better than "no" soap! 🙂

I washed my sheets and vacuumed my mattress before my hip surgeries. The soap made my sink feel silky.

MEH, soap doesn’t expire.

You got this!

Preparations are a full time job!🤔

Yep had to do that for my knee replacement surgery!

I wish my arthritic hands could be replaced

Awful soap! Don’t use a bleach cleaner to clean the shower. Will look like a. Murder scene! 😱

All of us with replaced joints have gone through this ritual. It's a pain I've had 2 hips replaced and I'm working on needing a knee done. I'm sure the soap will be alright. The date is for you to throw it away and buy more but not necessary.

Oh my! Sounds like the count down is soon. 🙏🙏🙏

sending well wishes your way!

Two hips and one knee, other knee to be replaced in October. The soap is to keep you clean and safe, along with the sheets. You can do this and as l mentioned once before, be patient it's all for the good. Sending healing prayers.🙏

Someone is supply chain isn't doing their job.

Stay ahead of the pain, take heavy med when instructed. No pain, no stress, no worries. Bad pain only lasts 2-3 days. As swelling goes down so will bad pain. Use ice pads with a towel on your skin. It will feel good. 20 minutes on and refreeze.

My scooter

You can purchase more velcro to make the boot fit better around your calf.

I had 2 ankle surgeries on the same ankle back to back. As well as 6 weeks times 2 of therapy. I had to do it all over again. I ripped my tendon vertically. The first doctor obviously had no idea what he was doing ! After saying there is still something wrong with my foot after surgery and scans that showed proof…it came undone. Here comes surgery #2. After the previous Dr bolted to Florida and left his clients to the office, the second surgeon had to redo it again. …and did a wonderful job. Now I have a collection (about 6) of ankle surgery boots. I also had 8 other surgeries on other parts of me…I’m starting to look like a road map!😁 Wishing you a Speedy recovery Dr. Lori!

I’m confused….ive never known the hospital/surgeon to not fit you post surgery. And they’ll want all weight off so that means a knee scooter. Takes pressure off.

That boot made my foot hurt worse than not having it on. 😫 I hope it helps you. It made my one leg higher than the other. The only way I was able to walk even in the house was with a walker. Sending prayers 🙏 and love ❤️ that you get better fast.

They sell shoe risers on Amazon to even out the height difference, so your hips don’t hurt

Did you get a knee a scooter?

Make sure the shoe on the other foot is the same height or you’ll throw your hips out and that’s not fun. Been there…

My problem also.

I hope you get well soon and you get plenty of rest there's things are always big take care and be safe

What the....well,you know the rest. lol

Be careful

The story of my life!!!

You sure your foot’s in there?

I hated mine. I’d like to burn it in the back yard!

Can't believe the Dr did not fit you for one?

Oh no! I’ve actually worn a couple of those books out! Get a roll of “black adhesive Coban tape” to wrap the top part of the boot. It will make it more comfortable to wear. I hope you & your scooter roll along w/o any issues. Good luck

For your calf buy the one that fits your foot. Then go buy equal size velcro to lengthen the straps that go on your calf creating a tailored enclosure that still support your leg and the boot. Sometimes you just think outside the box.

For the money that they charge , you should be able to have custom or a precision fit. We always take so much for granted, we don’t realize at the time all of those little obstacles that we didn’t have to deal with. Push through and get your therapy done and you will be on your feet again. That boot is annoying. Especially in this heat.Such little annoyances make a big difference.

I hate to say this , but there is something that will take the pressure off of your hips while you try not to put your full weight on your foot. It is called a hemi cane and works wonders for taking the weight off of your leg. I hated the fact that I had to use one, but when it comes to pain, I had to swallow my pride. Ugh getting older is unsettling.

Make sure your brakes work on your scooter! Works great in the mall on flat surfaces. Stay off the grass and sand. Speedy recovery and a lot of patience.❤️‍🩹

Yes it sure does look to big for your foot.Careful Dr.Lori. 🤗

With both knees replaced years ago, I was very thankful when I fractured my foot that I didn’t need to use one of those scooters, but the big hard boot I had to wear threw off my back really badly. Thankfully it healed well and I lived to tell the tale. Hope you find one you can live with and you heal quickly and completely 🙏

You can buy some extra-wide Velcro hook and loop and extend the straps.

You should have been fitted in office. Look into an air cast: sizing. Those knee scooters are very challenging at best. Don’t recommend. Did you get mobilegs yet? Also, an evenup shoe leveler for your other foot will help with balance. Stay safe and good luck on healing.

Did you see my announcement about Texas?

Wishing you a huge sense of accomplishment and pride in your DIY skills for assembling that ramp! 🎉💥

Just went through this. Non weight bearing does not work

Wishing you a quick recovery!

Time seems so long but it will go quickly! Hang in there! 👩‍🦽🏃‍♂️💐

I had the same issue when I broke my both bones in my ankle. Easy does it. 🩼 🩼

Fantastic!! Good job...where did you get it from

Of course you did! 👍 Blessings and God's speed in your healing.

Wow! I’m impressed! Good luck with your surgery and recovery.

I had to learn to use the crutches so I could get up the stairs. Otherwise I just sat on my butt and went up them one step at a time

Did PT and OT come in your hospital room and show you how to function? They did with my knee replacements.

Sometimes it's easier to use a walker and hop with your good foot than crutches. Sometimes they are impossible

I've had surgeries on both feet, and had crutches but only used 1 of them. We have 8 stair steps to the livingroom and front door. I used the stair rail on one side for support, and a crutch on the other side for support and stability. It worked, but glad I didn't have to do it very often. Wheelchairs can't go into most bathrooms, and would have been too big and ungainly for me. A knee scooter worked really well, but sure was glad when I got to switch to a boot! Hang in there, Dr Lori. It's just for a few weeks, and the reward at the end is worth the discomfort!! Sending prayers that you heal quickly, and will be walking on the beach soon!!! There are so many who care about you, and are wishing you well.🙏❤🙏

Wow! You are the most prepared person I've ever heard of! I did have my knee rover and a sheepskin pad for it ahead of time. The doc's office furnished crutches which I rarely used, some bandages, and later the boot. At least since you have ramps and everything already, you can practice going up and down the ramp using the scooter. Looks kinda hard to do for me, but you know what you can and can't do. I would have had to have a hand rail on one side in case I lost my balance, but you're younger than me! Oh, I did also have a foam triangle pillow to raise my leg when in bed.

Impressive. When we came home after hub’s hip surgery w no hip only a spacer, non weight bearing and a broken femur and incisions on back and front son had to grab him and lift n tip him up our little step and oldest son built a ramp that we used for the next 6 months. It was a necessity and a blessing.

Nice. One other helpful device for me once I got my boot on was the cane that converted into a seat. When I shopped and got tired, I would sit and rest in the aisles or while waiting in long lines.

I had foot surgery a while back with no weight on it for over six weeks! I told my doctor I was too old to hop! Lol! Enjoy your down time.

Hope you're on the way to full health real soon. It might be possible to have your ortho or other dr write you a letter of medical necessity for the ramp. That might allow you to submit it to the insurance company and get reimbursed at least partially for the cost.

Practice using your knee scooter before the surgery. To see if the ramp is the best solution.

Prayers for quick healing! 🙏

well done!

I had no idea this was even a thing. How cool, and you put it together yourself! “Woo-hoo” is right!!

I hope its not too steep. That could be dangerous 😳!

Praying for a quick recovery for you Dr. Lori!!🙏❤🙏

Great adaptation! Safe and effective- plus you assembled yourself! You go girl! Feel better 😘

If they're a permanent fixture or unscrew! 😉

I agree with you

Should be interesting

Gardner Massachusetts was the Mecca for furniture making back in the day. This is circa 1906, but I believe it still stands today.

I have a Mickey Mouse pair I really like.

If you get shoes dirty like I do, it would be like "Look, Purdy, we're Labradors!"

I love your sense of humor. I also love vans. I wear them often. With bad knees any slope dislocated them. So staying flat is the best if I can. I already have to deal with slope of the surfaces.

Cute but you need support.😊

Too flat for me. I use to buy those for my nephews. They were skate boarders..

You have great taste in shoes...I had a pair of Van's that were tapestry they were comfortable and Gorgeous!

You may want to try Skechers. They have foam which rally cushions. Lots of great styles including Slip-Ins.

Vans are great.

Love them!! Wishing you peace and comfort and that you're on the other side of this surgery, soon🙏🥰🥰

Those Dalmatians are cute.❤️🤍🖤Do they give you enough support though? My dogs would be barking:)

When's your surgery day?

I would encourage you to look into Hike Footware. Their barefoot shoes are absolutely the best purchase I have made in shoes. The benefits of wearing them is amazing. Continued best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Vans are the greatest! I still wear them too.

Those shoes are so cute.

Adorable shoes!

Super cute!

Love the shoes ! My girls are all about the shoes too .

Cute. But no support. This needs an orthodic.

Those are adorable

They are so cute!

Puppy kisses fix anything!

These are great!

❤️❤️

Cute!