OH *!*!
speedalong
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Oh *!*!
I rang the hospital yesterday to see if they had any idea on where in a "few short months" my op might fall. They confirmed I was marked as urgent and they would be in touch in the next few days ... I thought they meant with info on when my op might be and they have called me for pre-op appointment tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!
Am in shock!! From posts on here I'm thinking this means the op date could be very soon?! What is the usual gap between pre-op app and op date???
This is a real juggling act for me! My friend is moving in to look after S, (my foster son with autism,) so she needs to sort out her work committments.
The earlier the op - the more recovered I will be for the summer hols and caring for S when my support network will all be taking their summer hols and be away. However, my friend is already having S for the first week of his half term (end of May) because in theory I would still be working that week, he is also off first week of June - (in theory we would both be off together) but no good him being home all that week if I'm not long out of hospital ... as I will still be very early in my recovery...
Ohhhhhh......
Speedalong
I rang the hospital yesterday to see if they had any idea on where in a "few short months" my op might fall. They confirmed I was marked as urgent and they would be in touch in the next few days ... I thought they meant with info on when my op might be and they have called me for pre-op appointment tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!
Am in shock!! From posts on here I'm thinking this means the op date could be very soon?! What is the usual gap between pre-op app and op date???
This is a real juggling act for me! My friend is moving in to look after S, (my foster son with autism,) so she needs to sort out her work committments.
The earlier the op - the more recovered I will be for the summer hols and caring for S when my support network will all be taking their summer hols and be away. However, my friend is already having S for the first week of his half term (end of May) because in theory I would still be working that week, he is also off first week of June - (in theory we would both be off together) but no good him being home all that week if I'm not long out of hospital ... as I will still be very early in my recovery...
Ohhhhhh......
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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Hi Speedalong,
Sometimes the quicker the better as less tie to worry. I really hope it goes well and your date comes through soon as well. ((( ))) Cris x0 -
Thanks Cris.
SpeedalongI 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 2010.0 -
Speedalong :shock:
Oh double EEK! indeed. Sounds like things moving at a pace there for you. Hope you soon recover from the shock and can get the home support in place. Must admit I would prefer this speed once the decision made as less time to worry. Really hope all goes well at the pre op. tomorrow. Hopefully you will all be done and on the way to a good recovery for the summer.
Am thinking of you and sending hugs ((( )))
Chris xx0 -
Hi Speedy :shock:
Oh scary!!!
But if I were you - would be best over and done with. The sooner it's doen the better .....then you'll begin your recovery.
Good luck and let us know when...
Love
Toni xx0 -
Hi Chris,Oh double EEK!Hope you soon recover from the shockMust admit I would prefer this speed once the decision made as less time to worry.Really hope all goes well at the pre op. tomorrow.Hopefully you will all be done and on the way to a good recovery for the summer.Am thinking of you and sending hugs ((( )))
Chris xx
Thank you - they are very welcome/needed.
SpeedalongI 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 2010.0 -
Hi Toni -The sooner it's doen the better .....then you'll begin your recovery.
'Tis true. Thanks for that.
I need to see the bonuses... all I'm focusing on at the moment is the worries ...
SpeedalongI 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 2010.0 -
Hi
I hope your pre op stuff goes ok. They really check you out thoroughly.
Good luck with it all.
Sharmainespeedalong wrote:Oh *!*!
I rang the hospital yesterday to see if they had any idea on where in a "few short months" my op might fall. They confirmed I was marked as urgent and they would be in touch in the next few days ... I thought they meant with info on when my op might be and they have called me for pre-op appointment tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!
Am in shock!! From posts on here I'm thinking this means the op date could be very soon?! What is the usual gap between pre-op app and op date???
This is a real juggling act for me! My friend is moving in to look after S, (my foster son with autism,) so she needs to sort out her work committments.
The earlier the op - the more recovered I will be for the summer hols and caring for S when my support network will all be taking their summer hols and be away. However, my friend is already having S for the first week of his half term (end of May) because in theory I would still be working that week, he is also off first week of June - (in theory we would both be off together) but no good him being home all that week if I'm not long out of hospital ... as I will still be very early in my recovery...
Ohhhhhh......
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Speedalong, and breathe
Hot sweet tea or perhaps something stronger just now :shock:
You know you do need this op asap, but I can understand the current head spin you must be in. Others will be along to keep your chin up when they see this. Any questions for tomorrow seems to be the highest priority here. Then tackle one other worry at a time eh!
Hang in there. ((( )))
Chris xx0 -
Hi speedalong, bet you wished you had never given them a call now! I should think your BP went up alarmingly for a minute or two.
Best not to have too long a wait. I am sure everything will fall into place with care etc for S. Those who were going to help you out, sort of knew that the time would be in the not too distant future.
Pre op will be fine tomorrow. I am sure they will give you at least a week or two.
I wish you well, it will all turn out ok.
Luv
Elna xThe 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.0 -
Hi Speedalong
Wow I can only imagine what you are going through, all I can say is ..less time to worry and like they say it will mean you can enjoy the summer.
Please keep us updated, I do hope everything goes well for your pre op.
Good Luck and lots of hugs((((((((()))))))
love
Barbara xxLove
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Thanks Sharmaine,
trying not to think too much about what treats they have instore for me tomorrow!! I shall just switch on my hospital-persona!!
Apart from my joints - I am pretty healthy - though did intend to start taking regular iron in prep for my op - as mine can sometimes need topping up and last time I lost so much blood I had to have transfusions.
SpeedalongI 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 2010.0 -
chris7 wrote:Speedalong, and breathe
Hot sweet tea or perhaps something stronger just now :shock:
You know you do need this op asap, but I can understand the current head spin you must be in. Others will be along to keep your chin up when they see this. Any questions for tomorrow seems to be the highest priority here. Then tackle one other worry at a time eh!
Hang in there. ((( )))
Chris xx
Yes - I think a cuppa and some late lunch is a good idea now. Can have wine tonight .... Questions for tomorrow must be a priority - so shall start my list after lunch ... hopefully will think of some!! Probably think of them afterwards ... so any suggestions from anyone welcome ...
SpeedalongI 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 2010.0 -
Perhaps your phone call helped to speed - sorry, no pun intended! - things up.
Look on this as a positive, for all the reasons you said. Great time of year to be having it done. My TKR was exactly 3 years ago. I didn`t choose the time, but it couldn`t have been better. Had a wonderful, pain free summer, for the first time in years. Also, all the planning and organising helped take my mind off any negatives that I was dreaming up.
My pre-op was one week before the surgery, so should be quite soon for you too. Go for it, you won`t regret it........Ange.0 -
Hi Elna,Hi speedalong, bet you wished you had never given them a call now! I should think your BP went up alarmingly for a minute or two.
This very thought did cross my mind!! Oh what have I kick started!!!
Have planned for this event - but the timescale has dramatically changed as I was going on NHS statistics - and thought best case scenerio end of May, worst case scenerio end of June ...
SpeedalongI 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 2010.0 -
Thank you Barbara a painfree and active summer would be GREAT!!!
Will be glued to forum during recovery (except when I'm doing my physio!!!)
SpeedalongI 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 2010.0 -
Hey Speedalong,
Perhaps when you called there had JUST been a cancellation for a pre op assessment and YOU got it Peeps do cancel!
I think it was meant to be
Luv
Elna xThe 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.0 -
Hi AngePerhaps your phone call helped to speed - sorry, no pun intended! - things up.Look on this as a positive, for all the reasons you said. Great time of year to be having it done. My TKR was exactly 3 years ago. I didn`t choose the time, but it couldn`t have been better. Had a wonderful, pain free summer, for the first time in years. Also, all the planning and organising helped take my mind off any negatives that I was dreaming up.My pre-op was one week before the surgery, so should be quite soon for you too. Go for it, you won`t regret it........Ange.
SpeedalongI 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 2010.0 -
Hi Elna
Hey Speedalong,Perhaps when you called there had JUST been a cancellation for a pre op assessment and YOU got it Peeps do cancel!I think it was meant to be
SpeedalongI 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 2010.0 -
HI Speedalong
don't panic!!!!
deep breath ...... and relax
now then, remember on your list of things for tomorrow to tell them what you need to have time to organise - they will understand that some of it is not totally in your control and should be able to be a bit flexible for you if you need them to be.
Also, as a (former) teacher I can tell you from personal experience that whatever needs to be sorted can be done .... and everyone will muck in to help out ... especially if you take in biscuits and choccy to keep everyone happy
best of luck tomorrow ......... it will be fine I am sure
hugs
WOnky xxxx0 -
Ooh, that is a bit daunting, but as others have said, less time to worry, sooner done sooner recovering..etc, etc.. school-wise, try not to worry, people will help - I'm a teacher too and have just sent my last visitor away with instructions for next week when they go back after Easter as I'm going to be off for another 3 weeks post foot op! They'll manage though, and as my philosophical headt always says, anybody could fall over one weekend and break their leg and be off for 6 weeks at no notice, so any notice is better than none! Good luck tomorrow, one bit at a time........best wishes, Josie0
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well what a shock but just think of all those weeks you will not be worrying now ((())) you will be alright at least you should know when soonval0
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Hi Wonkydeep breath ...... and relaxnow then, remember on your list of things for tomorrow to tell them what you need to have time to organise
Also, as a (former) teacher I can tell you from personal experience that whatever needs to be sorted can be done .... and everyone will muck in to help out ... especially if you take in biscuits and choccy to keep everyone happybest of luck tomorrow ......... it will be fine I am sure
hugs
WOnky xxxx
Thank you Wonky for your words of wisdom support .... must go add choccy biscuits and chocs to my to do list!!!
SpeedalongI 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 2010.0 -
Hi
They'll do blood pressure; height weight; MRSA test; blood; x-rays if you haven't had any recently etc.
I think this health "MOT" is a good thing. It's nice to be prepared with nightclothes; slippers; toilettries etc. I splashed out on some nighties and new slippers. I've got to go through all this again when I have my text TKR! Just as long as you don't come down with a cold/cough you should be fine.
Take care and have a good weekend.
Sharmainespeedalong wrote:Thanks Sharmaine,
trying not to think too much about what treats they have instore for me tomorrow!! I shall just switch on my hospital-persona!!
Apart from my joints - I am pretty healthy - though did intend to start taking regular iron in prep for my op - as mine can sometimes need topping up and last time I lost so much blood I had to have transfusions.
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Hi Josieas my philosophical headt always says, anybody could fall over one weekend and break their leg and be off for 6 weeks at no notice, so any notice is better than none!
What a lovely head!! My last head was lovely ... the current head and assistant head are ***less!
SpeedalongI 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 2010.0 -
Thank you Val and Sharmaine for your support.
Defin think I should treat myself to a few nice bits and bobs ...
SpeedalongI 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 2010.0
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