Barbara is fine.
Some people were getting worried about her not posting for a few days, but I’ve spoken with Frances, and Barbara is doing OK.
She had a flare up of infection in her knee, not the same one as last time, but the right one, and was hospitalized.
They’ve removed the infected implant, and she’s currently in a rehab facility getting treatment for the infection and getting her strength up so that she can return home.
She’s stronger and feels better than the last time she went through this, but she’ll be getting daily PT and care for a couple of weeks before she goes home. After that, once the infection is completely cleared up, she’ll go back to have a new knee replacement, which will have its own convalescence and recovery period.
She’s been through this before, knows what to expect, and is looking forward to getting home, but she probably won’t be posting for a couple of weeks.
Keep checking for periodic updates, either from me or from Frances in a comment, and of course, keep her in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
Thanks,
nick flandrey
PS, Frances says she’s doing fine with a stack of library books and doesn’t need anything at the moment. We’ll let you know if there is anything she needs or wants to help pass the time.
@nick: Thanks for the update!
Thanks for updating us! I was concerned…
Get well Barbara ! My mother just went through this again with her second hip replacement. Luckily they managed to kill the infection before they had to pull the hip implant (after three weeks in the hospital).
Praying for you !
And a stack of books sounds awesome ! I have around 500 books in my SBR (strategic book reserve). I plan to get to them all before I die (I am 61). But I keep on adding more books.
Sending positives vibes your way, Barbara!