Surgery Looming

annebr
annebr Member Posts: 730
edited 13. Jul 2009, 08:01 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi All,

I went for my pre-assesment yesterday and I am fit for the knife! The consultant went through the procedure and i spoke to a physio and an OT. They were very helpful and I am getting some aids to help me around the house delivered.

Been told that I will be on crutches for 3 months and the first 6 weeks have to be non load bearing on my right side. Was also warned about the post surgery pain.

Now nerves have well and truly kicked in and my stocmach is churning and I feel sick.

looks like it wil be a long haul but should be worth it n the end.

Anne

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  • c4thyg
    c4thyg Member Posts: 542
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Anne, I wish you all the best. I'd cross my fingers if I thought that I could uncross them after!! :)
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Anne :D

    Just to wish you all the very best for your forthcoming op and a speedy recovery. It is a hip op with a difference isn't it? It will definitely be worth it in the end. We look forward to hearing about your progress when you feel able to do so.

    Good luck!

    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

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  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Anne,

    Glad you are getting the help in advance and hope they don't keep you waiting too long for the date as its the waiting that helps to get the nerves going. Good luck for a good recovery and it will be worth it. Take care, Cris
  • debatat
    debatat Member Posts: 659
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just wanted to wish you all the best for your op and a speedy recovery.

    Deb
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck, look forward to hearing how you are. I'm sure, you'll be glad you had it done! :) Get well soon! :) Love Sue
  • mike77
    mike77 Member Posts: 879
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    good luck and we hope you have speedy recovery.I am sure it will be well worth it , take care

    Mike R & Hazel & Mike JR
    Mike R & Hazel & MikeJR
  • annebr
    annebr Member Posts: 730
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi,

    Thanks for your best wishes. I go in next Wednesday and the op is on the Thursday so I don't have too long to think about it.

    Elna, yes it is a hip op with a difference, osteo chondrlplasty. Hopefully I will reap the benefits of it.

    Thanks again.

    Anne
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Annbr
    Good luck for your op dont worry you wont be washing up have a rest while you can.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx

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