Yikes!

zechariah
zechariah Member Posts: 222
edited 28. Mar 2010, 06:28 in Living with Arthritis archive
TKR this week on Friday!

So nervous and it is only Monday, I had a Osteochondral Graft a few years ago and came out worse off, lost the use of my thigh muscles for 2 months and never recovered and am now a wheelchair user!

I am 42 and even though it should be easier when you are younger, I have been told recovery could take longer due to my moibility problems.
They hope to ease the pain but have said it wont help me to be up and walking!
http://life-love-pain-laughs.blogspot.com/

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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    wow that bit crap but can understand you wanting pain gone . ((((hug)))) we will be with you every step of the way good luck
    val
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Zec, :)

    You beat me to it! I do keep my promises :wink::wink: and was going to post a thread ESPECIALLY for you later today. :)

    If you can get rid of the pain that will be something. You have mentioned to me earlier about the last op not being a success through no fault of your own and I am very sorry. Under normal circumstances everyone is nervous about operations because it is the unknown so we can well understand your reservations this time.

    This time next week it will all be over, done and dusted. :)

    Love and best wishes
    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.
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi zechariah, how dreadful you last op did not work out, don't know what else to say. Worst nightmare.

    The posts on here for TKR look positive and is a very common op, to have less pain would definitely improve your quality of life.

    Try and fill the next few days with activities and visits to keep your mind occupied.

    I'm on the waiting list for a hip op and everytime the post comes I'm a combination of excitement and dread that it might be an invite for my pre-op check up etc ...

    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 Zechariah

    Sorry to hear about your osteochondral graft made you worse off (not sure what it is!). Can they fix it? I had my TKR 5 weeks ago prior to that I was in a wheelchair (right leg also needs TKR). Now I'm on one crutch - amazing. I'm 54. My right leg is pretty bad and jolly weak- the left leg that has TKR gets stronger every day and I'm religiously doing physio exercises.

    I'm sure they'll organise physio for you. I hope things go well for you.

    With regards
    Sharmaine


    quote="zechariah"]TKR this week on Friday!

    So nervous and it is only Monday, I had a Osteochondral Graft a few years ago and came out worse off, lost the use of my thigh muscles for 2 months and never recovered and am now a wheelchair user!

    I am 42 and even though it should be easier when you are younger, I have been told recovery could take longer due to my moibility problems.
    They hope to ease the pain but have said it wont help me to be up and walking![/quote]
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Zek
    Just to send my support, it is such a shame that your last op didn't go well, but how nice it will be to get rid of the pain, the worrying is natural, before you know it the op will be over with, and your leg will start to get stronger.
    We will all be there for you, if you see any nurses that look like this person-smiley-5388.gifit could be one of us, we could turn up anywhere
    you take care
    Barbara.
    Love
    Barbara
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    HI, I'm really sorry, it must be hard for you to manage. I hope you get some good luck now, and soon feel a lot better. Take care, good luck & lots of love Sue xxx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,354
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Zecheria

    :shock: Scary eh??

    I do hope all goes well for you. I would be scared too, but you know they will look after you and do tehir verry best for you.

    I will keep everything crossed for you for Friday

    Love

    Toni xx
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Just wishing you all the best for Friday. Really hope that you can look forward to a easier summer. I know you must feel apprehensive. Best of Luck. I
  • zechariah
    zechariah Member Posts: 222
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    The hospital phoned and said the surgeon wants to see me tomorrow morning.
    They said his name and it isnt my consultant that I agreed to have do the surgery!

    I am so (mind the language) off and am now not happy going ahead with it!
    http://life-love-pain-laughs.blogspot.com/
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Zec

    That happened to my mum but she did not know until the actual op. She was already in the hospital bed. She had her op performed by this other person, not the surgeon she had been liaising with. I will not go into detail. :(

    If you are not happy with the situation do not go ahead. Please do not have the op if you have any doubts.

    That is my humble advice.

    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 Zec,

    Its not easy when they change things with out asking you first but maybe if you go and see the surgeon tomorrow you will feel happier about it all? I really hope it gets sorted for you and fingers crossed it will all get smother and less scary. Cris
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Zec,

    I would go and see the surgeon first before you make up your mind.

    If you are still not sure, I would ring/ask to see what your consultant's view is and if you are still not sure then wait until you can have your surgeon do the op ...

    Thinking of you ...

    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.
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    speedalong wrote:
    Hi Zec,

    I would go and see the surgeon first before you make up your mind.

    If you are still not sure, I would ring/ask to see what your consultant's view is and if you are still not sure then wait until you can have your surgeon do the op ...

    Thinking of you ...

    Speedalong
    I totally agree there might be a reason its with another consultant maybe his waiting list is shorter or he is more specialised you need to make sure you have all the questions before hand even write them down so you dont forget anything & they will answer your questions truthfully Wishing you all the best Maria
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    hi what ever your decision we will be with you every step of the way ,i am down for a TKR on the 27th of April and its all a bit scary , hopefull you will get a few things sorted after your appointment x
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • zechariah
    zechariah Member Posts: 222
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    leaving in the next half hour for TKR, really nervous, just trying to focus and be positive!
    http://life-love-pain-laughs.blogspot.com/
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    zechariah wrote:
    leaving in the next half hour for TKR, really nervous, just trying to focus and be positive!
    Good luck Zech....I know abit of what you are going through...but mine will be my hips first....has soon has you can, come back and let us know how it went,we will all be here waiting
    Barbara x.
    Love
    Barbara
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Good luck
    Let us know how us all went
    Maria x
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hope alls gone well xxxxxx
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi

    This happened to me, but in the end I had the best surgeon - he did a grand job! Try not to worry about it too much.

    Sharmaine

    zechariah wrote:
    The hospital phoned and said the surgeon wants to see me tomorrow morning.
    They said his name and it isnt my consultant that I agreed to have do the surgery!

    I am so (mind the language) off and am now not happy going ahead with it!

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