Im back and better after my THR!

ikesother · 11. Aug 2009, 03:32

Hello everyone! Well Im back at home and feel brill

thats despite all my crutches, grabbers, bath boards, raised toilet seats and bag of meds! I have a confession, my op was delayed until Thursday, but i was too stressed out to post on the forum so i crossed my fingers and hoped for the best. The staff at the hospital were so good, I was soooo nervous, but they soon put me at ease. I opted for an epidural, It felt like I had a nice sleep, and when I woke up it was all done. The surgeon came and told me everything had gone well and he was pleased, I felt like Id won the lottery, after all the years of pain, stress, etc. I was on the ward with all the youngsters, 61 and 62

the wards were quiet as alot of the consultants were on annual leave, so I was lucky. The food was bad though :shock: Im hoping to have lost a stone

I was discharged yesterday feeling very tired, but felt I just had post you all my news, so to all of you out there awaiting TKR, THR, if I can do it , anyone can, as Im the biggest scaredy cat there is, so go for it and get your life back PAINFREE!
Well off for my shower, dont know how long that will take

will be back soon jk

lindah · 11. Aug 2009, 05:36

That is great news.Do you think we jinxed you every time.lol
Here's to a wonderful recovery.
Linda H 8)

ninakang · 11. Aug 2009, 06:47

I'm glad you're better after your op and everything's going well for you.

When I was in hospital a few years ago, the food was OK but I missed a proper cup of tea made with real tea bags and not the cheap stuff!

Nx

tkachev · 11. Aug 2009, 06:51

Glad it went well.Told you it would.

I too was terrified before hand.wanted to pack my bags and run away but decided that once in my life I had to be brave and now I am so glad I did.

Best wishes
Tkachev

woodbon · 11. Aug 2009, 08:47

Hello, Welcome back!

It must be nice to be home and feeling so much better. Don't overdo things!

Love Sue

butterfly1 · 11. Aug 2009, 09:10

Hi ikesother

Do you mind me asking what part of your body you had this?

thanks

lindalegs · 11. Aug 2009, 10:17

butterfly1 wrote:

Hi ikesother

Do you mind me asking what part of your body you had this?

thanks

Hi Butterfly,

Just so's you know

THR stands for Total Hip Replacement
TKR stands for Total Knee Replacement

Shhhhhhhhhh... just interfering, as usual :roll:

Luv Legs

lindalegs · 11. Aug 2009, 10:21

Whooooooooooooooowho!!!!!!

Brilliant news - glad to have you back and done

Feet up time JK - gentle exercise - plenty of chocs and cups of tea and it's time to live your life again

Luv Legs

vonski · 11. Aug 2009, 11:51

Hi JK

Great news, bet you will be up and running so to speak before too long. Really pleased it went so well despite the delay.

Lve
Vonski xo

josiec · 11. Aug 2009, 13:48

Hi! Glad to see you back and to hear that all went well - have been wondering how you were and waiting to hear from you. Take it easy and don't do too much too soon - keep us posted! Take care, kind regards, Josie

denpen · 11. Aug 2009, 14:52

Hiya jk
Sooo pleased for you, its all over and done with I cant believe you had ANOTHER delay. But its over with now, you sound in great spirits, but, dont overdo it. OK.
Take care
Denise.x

nearlybionic · 11. Aug 2009, 16:28

Hi jk
I am really pleased to see you back here!! Glad things went well........eventually :roll:
Take things at your own pace, don`t be tempted to `try` things too soon. It will all come together when your bosy is ready.
take care
( oh and you certainly aren`t a scaredy cat! you did it!!

)
NB

mistywillow · 11. Aug 2009, 18:16

nearlybionic wrote:

Hi jk
I am really pleased to see you back here!! Glad things went well........eventually :roll:
Take things at your own pace, don`t be tempted to `try` things too soon. It will all come together when your bosy is ready.
take care
( oh and you certainly aren`t a scaredy cat! you did it!! )
NB

Hi
Great stuff, glad you are reaping the benefits. Dont go doing too much now though!

Gillx

ritnew · 11. Aug 2009, 20:20

That's fantastic news, glad it's finally over and done with and so pleased it all went well.
Listen to your body and don't overdo things and you'll be running the marathon with the rest of us next year.

Rita X

skezier · 12. Aug 2009, 02:59

Hi JK,

I am really glad you got the opp and hope you don't go over doing it now your home again. Good luck for a very speedy recovery and I really am pleased they actually did it this time.

Cris x

butterfly1 · 12. Aug 2009, 05:25

lindalegs wrote:

butterfly1 wrote:

Hi ikesother

Do you mind me asking what part of your body you had this?

thanks

Hi Butterfly,

Just so's you know

THR stands for Total Hip Replacement
TKR stands for Total Knee Replacement

Shhhhhhhhhh... just interfering, as usual :roll:

Luv Legs

Oh, silly me. I'm still educating myself with all these terms. I'll find out this afternoon if I have to have a TSR (if that's what they call a shoulder replacement) lol

gocat1 · 12. Aug 2009, 11:32

Glad you eventually got your op at last. What a palaver. Im sure you will be reaping the rewards soon though

dachshund · 12. Aug 2009, 11:56

Hello Ikesother.
I'm so pleased you've had your thr .
i had one 16 years ago.
all the best to you go and enjoy it
.i bet that was a lovely shower.
joan xx

penfactor · 13. Aug 2009, 16:20

What lovely news from you - you sound so relieved & positive. I am taking great interest in your progress as my op is in October.
love Pennie Xx

Im back and better after my THR!

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