This is not knee replacement surgery. The knee part was added by a moderator. I should have put the surgical name in the description. It’s a procedure around his knee (I forget what the MPFL letters stand for). He has an unstable patella.
I don’t think we are having home health or anything remotely like that. I have no idea what kind (if any) of instructions we will receive about moving him. Isn’t it amazing they do these major surgeries and then send you on your way???
My understanding from what I have read online is that he will have a hinged brace that is locked in place to keep his leg completely straight for two weeks. It only comes off for bathing and PT. He will not be bending his knee at all for two weeks.
We had planned on a toilet seat raiser thing and a shower stool. We are going to be in an AirBnB so the shower head thing is what it is.
I talked to a friend today who is a retired orthopedic surgeon. He says it is best if he does not attempt stairs for four weeks. He also said he will likely be set at 30° at the two week mark. He says navigating the toilet and shower will be easier then. He used some strong words about attempting stairs. I will pass on to ds.
I think what dh and I are thinking is two weeks with us/me and then he needs to spend two weeks with his friend.
I just hope he will do as instructed.
Edit: no hospital stay.