I'm home!!!!

ritnew

Hi everyone

I got home yesterday, apparently a day earlier than expected, hospital was very busy so got me out early. I didn't mind in the least.
I opted for the spinal and was pleased I did, never heard or felt a thing, even had a little bet with the anaesthetist that I could move my feet, of course I lost,
Nurse in on Friday to change dressing, staples out on the 18th.
Armed with loads of meds, I'm pleased to say they aren't as important as they used to be, still a bit of pain in my knee but that's easily sorted, dr said it's to do with the op and my muscles.
The best news is I woke up this morning after having nights sleep and not because the pain woke me, first time for absolutely ages.
Bit stiff still so will pop in from time to time and try and catch up on what I've missed.
Get the party ready cause I'll be the one dancing on the tables at the bar, please reinforce them rehab

Rita X

mash65

hi rita,nice to have you back.glad everything went ok & a decent nights sleep must have been wonderful(forgotten what that is)
hope you continue well with your recovery & get alot of benefit from your op.
best wishes i'd join you on the tables but cant get up there,but i'll be with you in spirit.
luv debsx

angel1

Welcome back Rita. Isn`t it a lovely feeling of relief now that it`s all over, and successful? It just keeps on getting better. Rest well, and keep up with your excercises. You`ll soon be out on the razz....Ange.

denpen

Hi Rita
Great News all over and done with and home....great. Take it easy though dont overdo it, then you can "PARTY" ...
Denise.x

caravancollie

ritnew wrote:

Hi everyone

I got home yesterday, apparently a day earlier than expected, hospital was very busy so got me out early. I didn't mind in the least.
I opted for the spinal and was pleased I did, never heard or felt a thing, even had a little bet with the anaesthetist that I could move my feet, of course I lost,
Nurse in on Friday to change dressing, staples out on the 18th.
Armed with loads of meds, I'm pleased to say they aren't as important as they used to be, still a bit of pain in my knee but that's easily sorted, dr said it's to do with the op and my muscles.
The best news is I woke up this morning after having nights sleep and not because the pain woke me, first time for absolutely ages.
Bit stiff still so will pop in from time to time and try and catch up on what I've missed.

Welcome home, glad everything went well. Take it easy for a little while and you'll soon be in those party shoes
Elaine
Get the party ready cause I'll be the one dancing on the tables at the bar, please reinforce them rehab

Rita X

eckstardeluxe

Hi Rita, so great to have you back. I'm glad you posted, I was thinking of you and how you were doing. I'm glad everything went well. Take care of yourself now, don't try and do too much too soon. I will be here waiting for updates on your progress. xxx

nearlybionic

Hi Rita
I am so pleased to see you are home and feeling ok. It isn`t as bad as you imagine is it?
Take care and build up your mobility slowly, and rest lots.
I would need a reinforced table but I`ll join you dancing when you`re ready!!!
NB

penfactor

Hi Rita! So lovely to hear from you - have been thinking of you & it's so great to hear you ok. Brilliant to also hear you already planning to party! Put the champagne in the fridge & start working out what you're gonna wear!
Love Pen Xx

woodbon

Hello Rita, Welcome home! I bet you are glad its all over and done with now, and its wonderful you don't have the awful pain! Now you must get plenty of rest and don't be tempted to overdo things. What you need is lots of tlc from friends and family, sit back and let others wait on you. Well done for having the epidural too, thats helped get you home early I expect. Lots of Get Well messages along the line to you. Take care, Love Sue ((((xxx)))

mistywillow

penfactor wrote:

Hi Rita! So lovely to hear from you - have been thinking of you & it's so great to hear you ok. Brilliant to also hear you already planning to party! Put the champagne in the fridge & start working out what you're gonna wear!
Love Pen Xx

Hi Rita
So glad to hear you are doing well. Think you are going to have loads of guests at your party!! Keep up the good recovery.
love Gillx

skezier

Hi Rita,

Wow that was quick, bet your glad to be home again? I am glad it all went well and can I come to the party as well please? You take care and don't go mad just go gently for a min. Cris x

suzster

hello and i'm really glad all went well. i bet you are glad to be home!
take it easy and i'm ready to party, just say the word!

Wonkylegs

so glad you are home and posting so positively!

enjoy the rest (and the pampering?) and remember to do the exercises they gave you!

frogmorton

Brilliant to see you Rita
Has anyone told you thant we opened a tab in your name at the bar on chit-chat :oops:
The bill may be a bit high by now.....
Toni x

lindalegs

Happy to have you back Rita
Happy it's over
Happy there's going to be a party
Happy I'm not buying
Happy that you're happy
and very, very happy you're having painless ZZZZZZ's

Luv Legs

ikesother

Hi, well done to you, glad the pain has (almost) gone and your home with all your nearest and dearest. I got my new date for my THR today; 3rd time lucky take care jk

vonski

Hi Rita

Glad you are back, you must be Super Woman, so quick Don't forget to take things easy now though.

Love
Vonski x

joanlawson

Hi Rita

I'm so glad to hear that you are home and everything went well. I was thinking about you, and wondering how you were getting on. Take things steady now, and get plenty of rest.

All the best
Joan

ritnew

Thanks everyone, it's great to be back. I think everyone I was involved with at the hospital from the health care assistants to the surgeons know about you all and how much coming in here has helped me.
A very busy hospital was part of the reason I got home so quick.
Nurse came in today to change my dressing and said it looked really good and clean and is healing well, staples out next Thursday.
I'm not doing much at all yet, sat in the chair watching tennis.
I do have some swelling of my leg and ankle, nothing to worry about though, dr said something about water retention and gravity so having to keep it elevated as much as possible.
I have to be very careful as my OH is cooking lovely meals and my appetite has returned, don't want to put the weight I lost back on.
Tramadol a thing of the past now.
Thanks again, love to each and every one of you.

Rita X

caravancollie

ritnew wrote:

Thanks everyone, it's great to be back. I think everyone I was involved with at the hospital from the health care assistants to the surgeons know about you all and how much coming in here has helped me.
A very busy hospital was part of the reason I got home so quick.
Nurse came in today to change my dressing and said it looked really good and clean and is healing well, staples out next Thursday.
I'm not doing much at all yet, sat in the chair watching tennis.
I do have some swelling of my leg and ankle, nothing to worry about though, dr said something about water retention and gravity so having to keep it elevated as much as possible.
I have to be very careful as my OH is cooking lovely meals and my appetite has returned, don't want to put the weight I lost back on.
Tramadol a thing of the past now.
Thanks again, love to each and every one of you.
Hi Rita
I had some swelling on the op foot and ankle for a couple of weeks especially at the end of the day. my foot also went cold, I was a bit anxious about it but of was fine. Don't forget the calf and ankle exercises. You need to keep those legs on trim to party.
LOL Elaine

Rita X

joyful164

Hello Rita
Glad to hear your news and that your ops is a success. Hope you continue to progress quickly and well.
Well done


Joyful

frogmorton

Hi Rita
So glad you are doing so well and that tramadol has been relegated to the past!! Well done!
Good to hear OH is looking after you so well. Tell him to reduce your protion sizes - might help? Oh knickers - enjoy it!
You'll be able to exercise soon! :shock:
Take care and keep us up to date with your progress!
Toni x