Ive had a phone call

bertyboy
bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
edited 20. Mar 2010, 17:20 in Living with Arthritis archive
I have just had a phone call and i now have a date for my TKR its on the 27th of April now going to forget about it untill nearer the time xx
I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx

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  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi there!

    I would push it to the back of your mind a little too, until you get something in writing. :wink: Great that you have a date though. :)

    Luv
    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.
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi, Its a good idea not to dwell on it, or worry too much. I bet its easier for me to type this though!

    Anyway, you've got Easter to look forward to, all that chocolate.....
    Take care, its good you've got a date, though,
    Love Suexxxx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,402
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Oh Berty

    That is good - if scary news!!!

    I would forget it for now too if I were you.

    Lucky for me when I had my back done I was told thursday night for monday morning - not too much time to panic!!!#

    i am pleased for you

    Love

    Toni xx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,337
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Berty.
    i'm pleased you've got a date i have a tkr its good know more pain.
    mine's 5 years now.
    try not to worry.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Berty,

    Nice to see you by the way :D Glad you have your date and its not too far but try not to dwell on it too much. You know we are all here and will help you if your feeling worried and well a (((( )))) and a hope it all goes well, which I am sure it will. Cris x
  • angel1
    angel1 Bots Posts: 1,464
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    That is great news Berty! Isn`t it? Yes, yes.

    By all means, push all thoughts of the actual op and hospital stay to the back of your mind, until closer to the actual date. I would, however, suggest that you start making little plans for the more practical things. Stock up on shopping, perhaps cook and freeze some meals etc., talk through who is going to be responsible for what in the home whilst you are out of action. Treat yourself to some nice smellies, maybe pretty nighties to wear, and make a list of what you want to take with you. I planned everything like a military operation, but it did help to give me peace of mind.

    If you need to ask about anything, there`s enough of us here now in the TKR Club, to be able to help..........Ange.
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Bertie, that is good news. I'd agree with Angie - get highly organised and planned and then put it out of your mind. Plan some treats for near end of April to keep your mind off it.

    Speedalong
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Bertyboy

    Next Monday will be 5 weeks since I had my first TKR. I'm sure you'll be fine. My knee is settling in nicely and I can do more and more each day.

    It must be nice to have a confirmed date.

    Regards
    Sharmaine

    bertyboy wrote:
    I have just had a phone call and i now have a date for my TKR its on the 27th of April now going to forget about it untill nearer the time xx
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    i have now had my letter and time of admitance, fine 12 pm , turn the letter over and it says everybody on the operations list to be in for 7-30 am :? for consultation , i have also information for a daycase and the ward is day surgery :roll: :? will have o ring on monday hayho x
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    :roll: :? Oh dear, best get them sorted out, Bertyboy, sounds like a right old mix up. :? Good job you are on the ball ain't it? :roll: :wink::)

    Let us know that happens, won't you, we do like to know especially us new knee-ers!

    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.
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Berty,

    Its a bit confusing isn't it but down here they use the day surgery as an overspill but the day wards can take overnight short term patients and maybe they are just using an available bed but its not being done as a day case if that makes sense. Try not to worry and hopefully when you phone they will set your mind at ease. ((( ))) Cris x
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Bertyboy

    I had to be at the hospital for 7.00 am on the day of my operation, but didn't have the operation until 3.50 pm. They do lots of tests prior to the op.

    Sharmaine

    bertyboy wrote:
    i have now had my letter and time of admitance, fine 12 pm , turn the letter over and it says everybody on the operations list to be in for 7-30 am :? for consultation , i have also information for a daycase and the ward is day surgery :roll: :? will have o ring on monday hayho x
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Bertie .. what a mix up, good job you checked over letter carefully.
    Wow things have changed!! When I had my THR 13 years ago - you had to go into hospital the day before surgery. You had to be nil by mouth from midnight and the nurses brought round tea and toast just before midnight for us so we wouldn't feel so hungry the next day ...

    Speedalong
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.

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