Pre op assesment

ritnew

Hi
Had my pre op today. All seemed to go well, took forever though we were at the hospital 3 hours.
Yes I do have a heart and yes I do still have some blood left even after the armful she took. After filling the 4th phial my blood stopped flowing, thought I'd run out she wiggled the needle round and it started again, phew.
So all being well op should go ahead on 5th June, quite possibly using an epidural which she said was quite common, most THR's are done this way now.
Been fitted out for all the gadgets I need during recovery as well.
We got one of those picker upper thingys, take a tip from me don't try and lift a bottle of wine up with one, :? went everywhere, oh not best pleased. :roll:

Rita X

joyful164

ritnew wrote:

Hi
Had my pre op today. All seemed to go well, took forever though we were at the hospital 3 hours.
Yes I do have a heart and yes I do still have some blood left even after the armful she took. After filling the 4th phial my blood stopped flowing, thought I'd run out she wiggled the needle round and it started again, phew.
So all being well op should go ahead on 5th June, quite possibly using an epidural which she said was quite common, most THR's are done this way now.
Been fitted out for all the gadgets I need during recovery as well.
We got one of those picker upper thingys, take a tip from me don't try and lift a bottle of wine up with one, :? went everywhere, oh not best pleased. :roll:

Rita X

Hi Rita

Really wish you well for the 5th. You must have had a very traumatic day today. Hope the next couple of weeks goes ok for you

Joyful

mash65

oh rita what r u like. picking up a bottle of wine
wouldnt risk it. to expensive.
i remember i brought a few bottles for a party & as i got them out of the car the bag split :oops: so upset as i couldnt afford to replace them,the lot smashed on the floor. :oops:
so now i buy cartons 3 litres at a time.try breaking them
no im no achly they last 6 wks
good luck,debsx

colinone

hi rita i'm glad all went well with the pre op , it will all be over soon best of luck for the op next month.
colin

ritnew

mash65 wrote:

oh rita what r u like. picking up a bottle of wine
wouldnt risk it. to expensive.
i remember i brought a few bottles for a party & as i got them out of the car the bag split :oops: so upset as i couldnt afford to replace them,the lot smashed on the floor. :oops:
so now i buy cartons 3 litres at a time.try breaking them
no im no achly they last 6 wks
good luck,debsx

I was having fun, daughter didn't like it when I whipped her glasses off either, well got to practise haven't I.

ritnew

colinone wrote:

hi rita i'm glad all went well with the pre op , it will all be over soon best of luck for the op next month.
colin

Thanks Colin, trying to put on a brave face but actually, well I won't say it but you know what I mean. Can't complain about the hospital though or the staff, except dracula, everyone has been great.

Rita X

skezier

Hi Rita,

Hope all the bloods come back fine and your appointment will be soon.

Hey do you think one of them picker upper things could get eggs? I didn't know I should have problems bending when I put the perches at the height they are......... Mind I am assuming there will be eggs..... x

penfactor

Haha ha! Bless you! You've really made me laugh tonight about the wine bottle! I was told yesterday I really need hip replaced so just waiting! Will not bother getting that gadget will get toy boy to pour instead! XXX

Rita X[/quote]

frogmorton

Hi Rita
Well done you!
That's probably the worst bit over!!
Have the epidural - you are NOT really awake at all so my M-in-law said and the recovery is WAY quicker!!
V pleased for you 5 th it is then!
Toni x

angel1

Rita, hello. So glad that you got pre op stuff all sorted, and wishing you well for June 5th. My experience of having an epidural is all good. I was asked if I wanted a strong sedative as well, but I refused - wanted to see what was going on! I was totally awake the whole time, and everyone kept chatting to me. I was monitored every second, and the time flew by. I recovered very quickly, and was out of hospital within three days, and I am convinced that this was as a result of having the epidural. All the very best...Angel.

caravancollie

Hi Rita, best of luck for the 5th. I can recommend the epidural, had the sedative as well as I Didn't want to hear anything, it was totally amazing.recovery was good,op on Mon home on the friday. Pain relief excellent, just sleeping on my back remains a problem. 4 weeks on have had plenty of practice with the grabber, not risked a bottle of wine though, but can manage to carry a plastic tumbler half full so not all bad. Enjoy the next two weeks and try not to worry too much.
Elaine x

caravancollie

Hi Rita, best of luck for the 5th. I can recommend the epidural, had the sedative as well as I Didn't want to hear anything, it was totally amazing.recovery was good,op on Mon home on the friday. Pain relief excellent, just sleeping on my back remains a problem. 4 weeks on have had plenty of practice with the grabber, not risked a bottle of wine though, but can manage to carry a plastic tumbler half full so not all bad. Enjoy the next two weeks and try not to worry too much.
Elaine x

nearlybionic

Hi
I am pleased that you have got your date and had the pre op`s done. Hope that everything goes smoothly from now on. Make the most of the next couple of weeks, hope the sun shines for you so you can enjoy a few days out before the op!! 8)
NB

woodbon

Hello Ritta, I laughed out loud at the things you've been up to with the picker uper. If you'r not careful, the family will take it away from you :!: :shock: Seriously, good luck for the op. Take care, and don't put your family in A&E, you'll need them! Love Sue

ritnew

Thanks everyone. I'm thinking of going down the epidural way as I've been told the recovery is so much quicker, I will be having the sedation though as I don't want to hear whats going on. I told the nurse tell me all I need to know but please don't tell me what or how they do it.

I'll have to have a practise with eggs, I'll do it over the sink saves having to clear up the mess, mind you the dogs will probably enjoy any broken ones.

Got my picker uppers from Asda, they even have little lights so I can pick things up in the dark, hehe.

Just another thought, my oh got me a bum bag as I'm always miles away from the telephone when he rings and there is always something I've forgotten when I sit down so he's hoping I'll use it and it will save his legs a bit, good idea but not used it yet, might put it to use soon though.

Rita X

woodbon

Hello, I hope they don't let you take that picker upper down to theatre :shock: God know what you'll find to do with it, especailly if the docs stick the needles in you!!! :shock: :shock: :shock:

Seriously, its many years ago, but my Mum had to have an epidural for an op and she didn't remember anything, she had too as she had a heart condition. Good luck for a speedy recovery, Love Suexx

jimeddie

Epidural was fine for me. i was on my feet the same day, and out of hospital 2 days later. now 3 weeks down the line and pain free in my hip.

Good luck for the 5th.

Mick.

ritnew wrote:

Hi
Had my pre op today. All seemed to go well, took forever though we were at the hospital 3 hours.
Yes I do have a heart and yes I do still have some blood left even after the armful she took. After filling the 4th phial my blood stopped flowing, thought I'd run out she wiggled the needle round and it started again, phew.
So all being well op should go ahead on 5th June, quite possibly using an epidural which she said was quite common, most THR's are done this way now.
Been fitted out for all the gadgets I need during recovery as well.
We got one of those picker upper thingys, take a tip from me don't try and lift a bottle of wine up with one, :? went everywhere, oh not best pleased. :roll:

Rita X

trisher

ritnew wrote:

Hi
Had my pre op today. All seemed to go well, took forever though we were at the hospital 3 hours.
Yes I do have a heart and yes I do still have some blood left even after the armful she took. After filling the 4th phial my blood stopped flowing, thought I'd run out she wiggled the needle round and it started again, phew.
So all being well op should go ahead on 5th June, quite possibly using an epidural which she said was quite common, most THR's are done this way now.
Been fitted out for all the gadgets I need during recovery as well.
We got one of those picker upper thingys, take a tip from me don't try and lift a bottle of wine up with one, :? went everywhere, oh not best pleased. :roll:

Hi Rita

I have had 5 epidurals and I'm having another as I need another op on 1st June

You feel no pain at all during the op, they must give you some sort of sedation as you will have no knowledge of it being done either. I came around in recovery every time. I had no pain at all after I had my legs amputated.

I went back to the ward and asked for a cup of tea. My OH could not believe it when he saw sitting there with tea and biscuits.

I had the epidural left in for a few days and they top it up so you are kept free from pain after op.

I hope all goes well for you and will be thinking of you

Trisher






Rita X

joanlawson

Hi Rita
Are you having your op. in Burton hospital? I saw on the other thread that is where you live. Two of my friends have had hip replacements there, and both speak very highly of the hospital. They both made quick recoveries, and are fit and well now.

All the best when your date arrives.

Joan

ritnew

joanlawson wrote:

Hi Rita
Are you having your op. in Burton hospital? I saw on the other thread that is where you live. Two of my friends have had hip replacements there, and both speak very highly of the hospital. They both made quick recoveries, and are fit and well now.

All the best when your date arrives.

Joan

Hi Joan
Yes it is Burton Hospital, as I've said in previous post I've got no complaints so far everyone has been great, except dracula of course, think she must of been having an off day. I now have a massive black bruise.
Thanks for letting me know about your friends, good to know they made a speedy recovery.


Rita

ikesother

Hi, just want to say a good luck for the 5 june, I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you, jk

ritnew

Hi Rita

I have had 5 epidurals and I'm having another as I need another op on 1st June

You feel no pain at all during the op, they must give you some sort of sedation as you will have no knowledge of it being done either. I came around in recovery every time. I had no pain at all after I had my legs amputated.

I went back to the ward and asked for a cup of tea. My OH could not believe it when he saw sitting there with tea and biscuits.

I had the epidural left in for a few days and they top it up so you are kept free from pain after op.

I hope all goes well for you and will be thinking of you

Trisher

Hi Trisher

Thanks for the info, so many have had it done with an epidural all say the same and it's really helped me make my mind up. I suppose it will be down to the dr and what he feels is best.
I'll certainly be thinking of you on the day, if you can go through all that mine will be a walk in the park, THR is nothing compared to what you've had done. What a very brave lady you are.
Best wishes for 1st June.

Rita X