Welcome back Elna :-)

lindalegs
lindalegs Member Posts: 5,397
edited 15. Feb 2010, 06:15 in Living with Arthritis archive
How are you? :D

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Love, Legs x
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  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna,

    Just left you a message somewhere else.... Never thought to stat a thread :oops: So come on flower how are you, is it all ok and well I hope your resting it? Love and a ((( ))) Cris xx
  • deemac
    deemac Member Posts: 30
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna, how lovely to see you posting already. I hope everything has gone well for you. Take good care of yourself and i will catch up with you when i am back home. bye for now Dee xx
  • kathbee
    kathbee Member Posts: 934
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna

    Glad you got back and hope everything went
    to plan. I see you have already posted, well done.

    Take care, dont go 'rushing and running' around will
    you.

    Love Kath xx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Linda, Cris and Lynn and all you other lovelies out there!

    I arrived home last night. All went well, thank you. Your good wishes worked, you see and I was most grateful for them all. I was told by my consultant the whole knee was really bad and he did not know how I had coped! Probably sweet talking me, aye?

    I am in quite a bit of pain every so often but the paracetamol keep it at bay, along with REST, ELEVATION and ICE. The bruising is coming out nicely :roll: and the knee is swollen but improves with rest, elevation and ice.

    The physio in the hospital was pleased with my mobility and so for the last two days, she ordered me to rest the knee with the bed elevated and use ice and do the occasional short walk. She said I know you can do all the exercises so REST. That I did, and it has certainly helped me.

    I was told by the consultant not to expect this operation to be the same as the last and there have been differences. One difference is that I do not think I have as much pain as last time.

    I only need to use one crutch when walking, this happened very early on in the hospital, which was good for me.

    Even a short walk is not a breeze but it wasn't last time. I keep saying to myself this is a major operation and takes time and I know it does, looking back two years ago.

    My first physio appointment is next Wednesday and I am having the same person as 2 years ago which pleases me because we got on well together and I am sure she will remember me from last time :roll: :lol:

    Well, my lovelies, I hope you are all ok and I look forward to being on here more as the days go by.

    Lots of love and hugs to all you brilliant peeps.

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

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you so much Dee and Kath.

    ((()))

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

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI Elna,

    good to see you back ........ and talking so positively about the journey ahead of you.

    hugs
    WOnky
  • angel1
    angel1 Bots Posts: 1,464
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    So lovely to see you posting again Elna, and great that everything went well.

    I was really interested in the comparison of your ops, as it`s something I`ve thought about, in case I need my other knee replaced, in the future. At the moment, it`s fine, but if I ever do have it done, I won`t be expecting - hoping though! - it to be as easy, as the first one.

    Looking forward to hearing from you again, on a regular
    basis......Ange.
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Aw Elna it is lovely to see you back, I have really missed you, now make sure you do has you are told, (says me who never does) you take it easy and carry on improving.
    My friend had her first knee replacement last week, and the consultant told her the recovery would be better then a few years ago, because the knees are made to measure now,
    Lots of love
    Barbara xxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi Elna pleased you are home and all went well will be watching your progress with interest xxxx
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna
    I thought about you the whole time.I knew you d be a good girl and stay motivated.Its early days and things will keep improving.
    Take care
    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Elna

    Great to have you back and it's lovely to know that you're coping post op. I'm going for my pre op tomorrow morning! I've got all my meds ready. The forum hasn't been the same without you.

    It's marvelous what they can do now!

    Rest up and take care.

    Warmest regards, cyber hugs and xxxx! :D:D:D

    Sharmaine

    elnafinn wrote:
    Hi Linda, Cris and Lynn and all you other lovelies out there!

    I arrived home last night. All went well, thank you. Your good wishes worked, you see and I was most grateful for them all. I was told by my consultant the whole knee was really bad and he did not know how I had coped! Probably sweet talking me, aye?

    I am in quite a bit of pain every so often but the paracetamol keep it at bay, along with REST, ELEVATION and ICE. The bruising is coming out nicely :roll: and the knee is swollen but improves with rest, elevation and ice.

    The physio in the hospital was pleased with my mobility and so for the last two days, she ordered me to rest the knee with the bed elevated and use ice and do the occasional short walk. She said I know you can do all the exercises so REST. That I did, and it has certainly helped me.

    I was told by the consultant not to expect this operation to be the same as the last and there have been differences. One difference is that I do not think I have as much pain as last time.

    I only need to use one crutch when walking, this happened very early on in the hospital, which was good for me.

    Even a short walk is not a breeze but it wasn't last time. I keep saying to myself this is a major operation and takes time and I know it does, looking back two years ago.

    My first physio appointment is next Wednesday and I am having the same person as 2 years ago which pleases me because we got on well together and I am sure she will remember me from last time :roll: :lol:

    Well, my lovelies, I hope you are all ok and I look forward to being on here more as the days go by.

    Lots of love and hugs to all you brilliant peeps.

    Elna x
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna,
    Great to see you on the forum again and you sound so positive.....be good!!!!! LOL

    Hileena
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,139
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna.
    i'm pleased you are home and everything went well. take care and plenty of rest hope to see you in the cafe.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • annie_mial
    annie_mial Member Posts: 5,614
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna, glad it's all done and dusted and that you can look forward to a lovely Spring!

    Annie
  • jordan7j
    jordan7j Bots Posts: 346
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna, so glad all went ok, you sound very bright and breezy!! glad its not giving you too many problems (not that it would dare!!) take care, and do as you're told! x x x
  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna, welcome back and good to hear it went well.
    Sallyx
  • caprica
    caprica Member Posts: 195
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Welcome back, glad to hear you're doing well!
  • trisher
    trisher Member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna

    Glad the op went well for you. Rest as much as you can. You can look forward to a painfree summer

    Trisher xx
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna

    Glad it all went well, nice to see you back. Hope the recovery goes really quickly for you. We have missed you.
    take care
    Chris
  • jaspercat
    jaspercat Member Posts: 1,238
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna, glad to see you back and that everything went well for you, good luck with your journey ahead love Jaspercatxx
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna
    Great to see that you are home safe and well. You know the drill!! rest, do your execises, rest, and don`t overdo things.
    I will look forward to seeing how your recovery goes xxx
    Take care
    NB
  • dolittle
    dolittle Member Posts: 240
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna,
    Haven't been on the site much of late - problem sorting. (I used to be Jeannie2).

    I'm so glad you are back home and it's all over. Hope your recovery is swift and as low-pain as is possible. You do so much for the members here .... you deserve the best. Take care - don't overdo it.
    (( )) Do little
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,884
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna :D:D:D

    So very glad to see you back and well.

    If Dee hasn't already gone in for her op - she will feel very positive now :D:D

    You take very good care - I know you will :)

    Lots of love

    Toni xx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you all for your good wishes and for remembering me.

    Well, day 2 at home. Goodness knows where the time goes! I forgot how long everything takes to do, ie a shower, getting washed and dressed. I really do think that this time round I have less pain although last night I did not sleep well really due to pain. Perhaps it was something to do with having a cup of coffee much later on in the day than I usually do. I did have a sleep in the morning today after breakfast. Paracetamol seems to keep the pain at bay most of the time plus anti inflammatories. Last time I was on stronger painkillers. Icing is very soothing too. Usually I am all for heat but not after the operation. I need to get the swelling down somewhat. :roll: The bruising is still coming out. :lol: I did start to take arnica 2 weeks before the op and kept that a secret and took it daily whilst in hospital too. :oops: I did bruise very badly last op but now this time, of course, I am not sure if it would have been even worse had I not taken the arnica.

    Tomorrow I go back to the ward sometime during the day and have the knots at each end of the stitches snipped or trimmed or whatever the correct wording is. :oops:

    Well, my lovelies, thank you all again, you little treasures, keep smiling and helping each other out on here and having a cuppa in the cafe. :D

    I think I shall go and Rest, Ice and Elevate but perhaps I had better do some physio exercises first. I just love doing them. :roll: :wink::lol:

    Keep safe, :)

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

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna, good to see you around. I'm glad the op went well. Good luck with the hosp appt. All the best and rest lots. :wink:

    x