![A logo for "50 Happens," [a site dedicated to Gen X women with children and grandchildren] [who embrace life's challenges with humor and resilience], [featuring a modern and uplifting design] [that embodies strength and positivity] [with an elegant and playful style] [and a harmonious blend of colors like pink, fuchsia, purple, and blue].](https://50happens.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/img-5uorrxvwartomopcpuhjfjd0.png?w=300)
My husband had his second total knee replacement this morning at 7am and we are back home sitting on our sofas by 12:30pm—the same day.
If you have the option to get your next surgery as an outpatient at a “surgical suite” vs overnight in a hospital, go surgical suite. I wouldn’t have said that a year ago, but now I see how efficient they are. I’ve heard that the post-op infection rates are lower as well.
Actually, who am I kidding? Nobody has options in healthcare anymore. It’s all about what your insurance dictates and insurance prefers surgical suites because they’re cheaper than hospitals. But you don’t need to be upset if they tell you can’t have your surgery in a hospital. Surgical suites are the better option, in my opinion. Same doctors, but fewer sick people. Nobody is coughing or sneezing. Everyone in the surgical suites is getting something fixed or replaced. And if you’ve ever spent even one night in a hospital, you know being at home is preferable.
Also, they’re sparkling clean. Maybe that’s because everyone leaves by 6pm and the cleaning people can do their work unencumbered.
There – I’ve said something nice about healthcare in America.
Related post:
50 Happens 
I hope recovery goes ok. Best wishes. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Liz! Much appreciated 🙏🏼
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s a good thing we only have two knees lol…last time! Best wishes in the recovery.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes! And thank you CJ 🙏🏼
LikeLiked by 1 person
Something nice indeed! Sounds like an excellent system. Best to your husband.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Laurie!
LikeLiked by 1 person
That sounds wonderful, but I’ve never heard of anyone doing it that way up here…
I’d love to come home the same day.
Glad your husband had another good experience. Here’s to rapid healing for number two!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much! The surgical suites are very common around here, but maybe there aren’t as many in more rural areas. 1-2 nights in the hospital might not be so bad? At least you wouldn’t have to worry about your meals! And the nurses would have you up and moving asap.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s hospital food. I’d worry…
🤣
LikeLiked by 1 person
😆
LikeLike
Same-day knee surgery sounds wonderful! Wishing him a smooth and steady recovery—and sending love to you too, caregivers are so important. Thinking of you both this week. 😘💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for your support Kari. I can feel it! So far, it seems like we’re both in better shape than with knee #1. 😊💜
LikeLike