We have lift off! THR date
ritnew
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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.
Rita X
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.
Rita X
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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
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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
My head is spinning at the mo, probably settle back down soon.
Rita X0 -
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!
Again I am pleased. Do let us know how you get on, preparations and tghe actual op.
Take care
Toni x0 -
Thats fantastic !
Im still waiting for my date - hope its soon !
Hope all goes well with the prep and the op, keep in touch0 -
Hi Rita, good luck with your date, mines tomorrow fingers crossed, we will have to compare experiences! jk0
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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! Love Sue0
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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.
Rita X
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
Elaine0 -
Top of the list, must shave legs. :oops:0
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Hi Rita
Good luck from me too. Funny how shaving the legs are near the top of things to do 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 x0 -
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.x0 -
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, Cris0
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