We have lift off! THR date

ritnew
ritnew Member Posts: 338
edited 14. May 2009, 02:00 in Living with Arthritis archive
Well it's finally come through and my nerves are shot to pieces today. I have to go for my pre op on the 20th May and go in for my op on the 5th June, thank goodness they operate the same day as I can't imagine what my nerves would be like if I had to sit around waiting for another 24 hours.
I've had a couple of ops in the past and am quite surprised at my reaction.
I expect today I will start preparing, eg getting ironing up to date cleaning house and anything else I think my husband and daughter aren't capable of. I know they are but you know what us women are like. :lol:

Rita X

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  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Rita
    I am pleased that you have date through, but fully understand how you are feeling! Its strange when we are wishing for a letter with a date, but when it comes it becomes so much more real!
    Just keep busy, organise things to take in with you, things at home for after, and have a few days for yourself. You will be limited as to what you can do after for a while so enjoy the sun (if you have some there)
    If you need to chat PM me xx
    NB
  • ritnew
    ritnew Member Posts: 338
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    nearlybionic wrote:
    Hi Rita
    I am pleased that you have date through, but fully understand how you are feeling! Its strange when we are wishing for a letter with a date, but when it comes it becomes so much more real!
    Just keep busy, organise things to take in with you, things at home for after, and have a few days for yourself. You will be limited as to what you can do after for a while so enjoy the sun (if you have some there)
    If you need to chat PM me xx
    NB
    Thanks NB. I have been saving a couple of good books to read when I'm in and when I come out. Just hoping we get some sun this year so I can spend some time recovering in the garden getting a tan.
    My head is spinning at the mo, probably settle back down soon.

    Rita X
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,032
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Hi Rita!
    I AM pleased for you! Now you can get planning.
    I had the weekend to plan for my back op and at the time was a single parent to a 5 and 8 year-old! They were brilliant at helping me put on socks and knickers etc.
    Still, I would have bottled it if given too long I reckon :shock:
    Good books, magazines, music tv and fruit!! That's what you need when you get out! :wink:
    Again I am pleased. Do let us know how you get on, preparations and tghe actual op.
    Take care
    Toni x
  • miss_l
    miss_l Member Posts: 138
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thats fantastic !
    Im still waiting for my date - hope its soon !

    Hope all goes well with the prep and the op, keep in touch
  • ikesother
    ikesother Member Posts: 171
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Rita, good luck with your date, mines tomorrow fingers crossed, we will have to compare experiences! jk :)
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, I'm happy for you! Waiting is the horrible, but it is a bit scary to actually go into hospital! You'll be fine! :D Love Sue
  • caravancollie
    caravancollie Member Posts: 66
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    ritnew wrote:
    Well it's finally come through and my nerves are shot to pieces today. I have to go for my pre op on the 20th May and go in for my op on the 5th June, thank goodness they operate the same day as I can't imagine what my nerves would be like if I had to sit around waiting for another 24 hours.
    I've had a couple of ops in the past and am quite surprised at my reaction.
    I expect today I will start preparing, eg getting ironing up to date cleaning house and anything else I think my husband and daughter aren't capable of. I know they are but you know what us women are like. :lol:

    Rita X
    Hi Rita,
    It's all so real when the date comes through. I prepared the house , shopping etc but Oh how I wished I' d waxed my legs! now I can't because of hip precautions. had saved a couple of books but found I couldn't concentrate and was glad of a couple of magazines. Also tested myself to an iPod for music games and keeping on touch with this site. Take care
    Elaine
  • ritnew
    ritnew Member Posts: 338
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    ikesother wrote:
    Hi Rita, good luck with your date, mines tomorrow fingers crossed, we will have to compare experiences! jk :)

    Good luck for tomorrow, I'll be thinking of you.

    Rita X
  • ritnew
    ritnew Member Posts: 338
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Top of the list, must shave legs. :lol: :oops:
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Rita

    Good luck from me too. Funny how shaving the legs are near the top of things to do :lol: When I was in I couldn't settle down with a book but looked at quite a few mags and we all swopped them so never got bored :)

    Love
    Vonski x
  • denpen
    denpen Member Posts: 389
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Rita
    Good luck with your op, I have my pre op for THR on 30th July but I dont have a date for the actual OPERATION yet, I can totaly understand how you are feeling I am too scared to think about it, I was nervous enough going to see the consultant.
    Good Luck
    Denise.x
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Rita,

    Glad you have at last got your date through, I hope it all goes well for you. It's not too long to wait now but don't get wound up in the mean time. Take care, Cris x

    Hi Denise,

    Hope your pre opp goes well and you get your date through soon after,Take care, Cris

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