PRE-ASSESS APPT FOR 2nd THR

hileena111
hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
edited 15. Jul 2010, 08:08 in Living with Arthritis archive
Today I received 3 letters from NHS......First appointment for Sept for my pre op physio, 2nd appointment inSeptwith the consultant re 2nd THR and 3rd letter was my pre op assessment ...also in Sept....going to have a busy Sept LOL...Op scheduled for beginning of Oct
Doesnt seem very long ago that I was posting things like this yet the first THR was beginning of Feb LOL
Love
Hileena

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  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    All systems go then, Hileena :D Bet you received the letters in three separate envelopes too :roll: It certainly does not seem that long ago that you were posting about your first forthcoming THR.

    At least it will not all be the unknown to you will it, this time around?

    Look after yourself,

    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.
  • marion1952
    marion1952 Member Posts: 963
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Oh Hileena the year is just whizzing by isn't it? Well, you will be able to look back on 2010 as the year you were 'rejuvenated!!

    Best wishes

    Marion
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Wow Hileena, that has come around quick!! They don't mess about at your hospital do they?!

    However, since you can't appreciate the new hip properly because of the a-waiting one, I think this is good news for you.

    I can't help re the meds - did look it up in the BNF and no interactions between the two meds were listed - but I'd check with pharmist or doctor.

    Speedy
    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.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,341
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Oh no!!! :shock:

    Serioulsy though it is good news you are so going to be a new woman soon :)

    Sounds really well organised

    Love

    Toni xx
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi...yes hopefully this will make a difference as you know the first one hasnt made much of a difference...just more pain at night and staggering sometimes so ....heres hoping.
    New Woman......Nearly Bionic Woman i would say LOL with 2 new hips and an ankle with plates, pins and screws in it LOL
    Love
    Hileena
    ps yes will check out the tablets
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    wow! that's quick hileena....

    but the orthos must be confident if they're doing your 2nd THR in oct, and hopefully it will make a new woman of you....even if you will then set off all the alarms at airports and be wonderfully attractive to magnets. :lol::lol::wink::wink:

    we will all be behind you hileena every step....

    love n (((hugs)))

    Iris xx
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thanks for your help...all of you.
    I havent slept through the night once since my first THR and thats almost 6 months ago so lets hope when I get the 2nd one done I'll go through the 6 weeks of not sleeping because I'm on my back and then go back to {what was} normal LOL
    Love
    Hileena
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Wow Hileena that some going!
    Glad you are feeling so positive about it but as you say you will reap the benefits.

    Good news :D
    So the count down begins.

    Lv, Ix
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Yep...first count down is to the group physio appointment in Sept

    lOVE
    hILEENA
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Hileena, the pain that keeps you awake is it your new hip or the one that needs doing?

    Speedy
    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.
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Speedy,
    Both......and my back as well......weird thing is I never woke up with pain before THR
    Oh Well.....I'll just keep trying things...One of these days I'll get some sort of solution
    Love
    Hileena
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Are you still trying to sleep on your side? Which side - operated or in-waiting?

    Speedy
    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.
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Oh Speedy.....I've tried everything except my back...as soon as the 6 weeks was up that was it......Either side and I waken up sore. Doesnt matter which side I start on I usually end up on the other side anyway LOL
    Love
    Hileena
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi, They say things come in three's, so that should be you sorted! You'll be tired and in need of a rest when you go into hospital, not that hospitals are very restful places, they get you out of bed before you know it, but at least thats good for you! :shock: :)

    I hope everything goes well for you and you make a speedy recovery! :wink:
    Love Sue
  • suziev
    suziev Member Posts: 252
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    thats great news, am really pleased for you.
    hope your keeping ok
    love suzie x
  • paddybandit
    paddybandit Member Posts: 6
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    hileena111 wrote:
    Thanks for your help...all of you.
    I havent slept through the night once since my first THR and thats almost 6 months ago so lets hope when I get the 2nd one done I'll go through the 6 weeks of not sleeping because I'm on my back and then go back to {what was} normal LOL
    Love
    Hileena

    Hello Hileena,

    I know what you are going through!!! When I had my right hip replaced - there was very little pain relief and I was wondering whethe it was worth having the left hip done - 3 months later I had the left hip replaced and once I was fully back on my feet the pain had all but gone - I think you are probably putting agreat deal of strain on your 'new' hip because your other one is so painful!!!

    I have had 5 THR to date - 3 on the left and 2 on the riht - all well spaced out and I am still walking about etc....

    Good luck!!

    Let us know how it goes

    Paddybandit. :)
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I have had 5 THR to date - 3 on the left and 2 on the riht - all well spaced out and I am still walking about etc....

    blimey Paddybandit, that is amazing!! Due respect!!

    Speedy
    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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