not able to feed fish

[brady]

I will be going into the hospital this Mon. for a total knee replacement. They are down in my basement
and I'm not sure how long I will be unable to use stairs. I'm hoping a week but I just don't know I'm doing a 95% w/c tomorrow on both tanks
and not feeding. I don't have anybody to feed them, so the question is how long can they go before any serious damage is done?
Jay

[LizStreithorst]

At the age yours are they can go way longer than a week. Give them their last feedings on Sunday followed my another big WC and turn off the tank lights. They'll be fine.

Everyone I know who has a knee replacement says their's was a great success. Good luck. Let us know when you get home, and updates on how you're doing.

[brewmaster15]

I will be going into the hospital this Mon. for a total knee replacement. They are down in my basement
and I'm not sure how long I will be unable to use stairs. I'm hoping a week but I just don't know I'm doing a 95% w/c tomorrow on both tanks
and not feeding. I don't have anybody to feed them, so the question is how long can they go before any serious damage is done?
Jay

Jay, everyone I know with them were up and about within hours doing stairs... hopefully yours goes smoothly! I agree with Liz if you have to ignore them a week or so they will be fine. If for some reason you run into complications let me know... your arent that far away. Good luck!
Al

[jwcarlson]

A week is no big deal. It also becomes a good time to introduce a new food.
Good luck with your knee! My mom has had both of hers done and it's been great.

[brady]

Thank you all for the info and support.Unfortunately I had a bad accident Sat. night and was unable to have the
operation. I slipped on a wet bathroom floor and hit my face on a small garbage pail, the ones with the foot pedal cover
opener. I fractured a bone in my face and broke my nose. Spent from midnight Sun. to Wed pm in the hospital.
I will schedule it after the New year.
Have a merry and blessed Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Jay

[jwcarlson]

Sounds awful, Jay. Sorry to hear that.

[LizStreithorst]

Oh Jay, YOu poor guy. I hope you're not in too much pain. Get well soon, man.

[brewmaster15]

Thank you all for the info and support.Unfortunately I had a bad accident Sat. night and was unable to have the
operation. I slipped on a wet bathroom floor and hit my face on a small garbage pail, the ones with the foot pedal cover
opener. I fractured a bone in my face and broke my nose. Spent from midnight Sun. to Wed pm in the hospital.
I will schedule it after the New year.
Have a merry and blessed Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Jay

Jay that is terrible! I hope you heal soon. Merry Christmas.
Al

[Second Hand Pat]

Sorry to hear this Jay, hope all goes well and you heal up soon
Pat

[Red Eye.]

Use a eheim auto feeder.