Date for THR in October

penfactor
penfactor Member Posts: 366
edited 16. Aug 2009, 08:04 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi everyone - I got the date for my THR today - it should be 20th October. I have been soooo down & depressed lately due to not being able to work, I haven't even been able to chat to my lovely friends here.
I am so sorry for that - I am just reading some of the posts from people in my boat now & fingers (but never legs!) crossed mine will go as smoothly.
Love to those who have helped me before here & hi to all the new people
Pennie XX

Comments

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

    That's such good news, I hope it will soon come round for you. To have less pain and more movement will help to lift your spirits as well. Take care and nice to see you. Cris ((( ))) x
  • josiec
    josiec Member Posts: 386
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Pennie, glad to hear you have a date-light at the end of the tunnel?? Hope so. Sorry to hear you've been feeling so down-I had a spell after my last hospital apntmt where I couldn't face coming on here (no offence to anyone-you're lovely! :D ) but I'm through it now. I do hope all goes well for you-keep us posted as much as you are able Kind regards, Josie :wink:
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Pennie

    Sorry you've been feeling low, hope you feel better now you have a date for your op. Are you counting down the days :)

    Love
    Vonski x
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Pennie
    I am really pleased that you have a date at last. xxx
    I hope this helps to lifts your spirits, you deserve some happy time too. :D
    NB
  • denpen
    denpen Member Posts: 389
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi pennie
    Ooh you got a date (lucky you wish I had) at least you can plan forward and and know where you are up to it can only get better from here on.
    Keep positive. Your future is getting better, not long now.
    Take care
    Denise.x
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello,
    Well, now you' got something to hang on to when you get the pain! I hope that it makes a big, difference for you and improves your quality of life! :)
    Love Sue
  • ikesother
    ikesother Member Posts: 171
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Pennie, well done with your date, it will fly by :wink: Well Im 10 days post op, and let me tell you its like I have another life :D No pain; its taken some getting used to, seriously! There is the mundane things like cant bend, lie on your back in bed,help to get a shower etc etc, but i know it wont be forever and at last I can move forward and make plans for days out etc, without having it planned like a military operation ie where to park the car, how far will I be able to walk . Its early days for me, but if i knew 4 years ago what I know now, I wouldnt have been half as scared and wouldve had it done sooner. All the best to you, I have a friend 45, whose waiting for a THR in November, and now shes seen me i think Ive reassured her. jk
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,790
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Pennie!
    Good news about your date. I am pleased for you. Won't be long before you are on here telling us that it's next week! :wink:
    Hope you are doing ok otherwise
    Take care
    Toni x
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,395
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Pennie,

    As you're hurting it'll seem to drag till the week before your op and then you'll wonder where the weeks/days have gone. I spent my time beforehand making lists, ringing round and very gradually filling my little suitcase - but then I'm a self confessed control freak and I wanted to keep the family in order even when I was away from them :roll:

    Roll on October and I hope your spirits have lifted now that you have a goal to aim for.

    Luv Legs :D
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'