Comments on: We Kneed Thee Every Hour…

By: Barbara M. Lloyd

Barbara M. Lloyd — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 06:37:18 +0000

Sure would like an update on the patient….or patients.

By: Barbara M. Lloyd

Barbara M. Lloyd — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:21:32 +0000

Of all times for me to not be able to receive or send e-mails, I just happened to come across this information about Russ. The Taff family is always in my prayers, but I will be praying especially haard for Russ over the next few weeks to come. Bless his sweet heart….and your’s, Tori….it hurts my heart to know this had to happen but, praise God, “this too shall pass.”

By: bettyrwoodward

bettyrwoodward — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 07:35:42 +0000

Love and prayers for you both. My cousin has two artificial knees and is now a new man.

By: delightedabroad

delightedabroad — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 05:57:51 +0000

I’m joining the prayer group… be sure that God will walk you through.

By: LindaB

LindaB — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 04:55:33 +0000

I had total hip replacement in April and I so identified with your description of living in so much pain for so long that you toy with the idea of grabbing a knife and doing it yourself. I had never had any kind of serious surgery in my life and I was so nervous and scared. But when it was over, I was lying there thinking—-“Where did that pain go? Is this all there is to it?” Of course, I was full of those wonderful hospital IV pain meds! There was some pain from the surgery, but it was NOTHING compared to the pre op pain! And that surgery pain gets better each day! Pre op pain got worse each day! Tell Russ to remember to keep ahead of the pain by taking his pain meds as directed and on time. If he suddenly feels better, don’t try to be a tough guy and stop taking them! He’ll be very sorry! And keep his leg elevated and iced to prevent swelling. Don’t let him rush his recovery and overdo. Patience is essential in recovery from this major surgery. One week after mine, I walked into my mother’s house without a walker or cane or limp! I knew she was worried about me, and I wanted her to know I was alright. But when I got home, I had to lie down for the rest of the day and bury myself in ice! I didn’t try that again for a month! And let him know we heal best when we sleep, so good sleep is absolutely necessary for recovery. If he needs help to sleep, talk to his surgeon. And when ignorant insensitive people say, “Oh, knee replacement surgeries are commonplace now….nothing to it…..they do hundreds of thousands of them every year!”, tell him to refrain, if he can, from popping them in the nose! He might lose his balance and fall!

Praying for him, of course! And you and the girls. He will soon have his life back. A pain free life! (Artificial joints have no pain nerves! Yayyy!)

By: MamaCash

MamaCash — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 03:34:58 +0000

Tori, I just want to leave you a word of encouragement about the surgery tomorrow. My husband is a retired orthopedic surgeon who practiced in Benton, AR, for many years. He had double knee replacements in 2007 after suffering with horrible knees for way too many years. Old football injuries from college ball at Vandy caused his knees to wear out too soon! He did great (his partner did the operation) and was back doing surgery in 4 weeks! So, barring any complications, Russ will do fine and be back up on his feet much sooner than you think!! Prayers already said for the both of you! God bless! BTW, I am an old HSHS alum (1975) and my sister, Lisa, was in your class!

By: sammiinseattle

sammiinseattle — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 01:40:37 +0000

wow, prayers for you both! had my shoulder rebuilt in May, recovery is long, but in the long run beats the pre-op condition. maybe some of the medicated delirium will manifest itself in music? Seriously, looking forward to hearing surgery was successful, PT is working, and tours are bringing you all back to the Pacific Northwest. =)

By: faith123

faith123 — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 01:34:59 +0000

Christian & I will be praying for you & Russ every day. Believing God for a speedy recovery and that God give you both supernatural strength! We love you both!