RA and a below knee amputation

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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You keep posting girl - your contributions are wonderful. We will support you before, during (we're good at that, even if you can't log on due to unconciousness) and after - as you have probably spotted with dorcas' thread and a few others. I have one question: how will the salon cope without Moreees on said day? Will there be lots of disappointed ladies? DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    julie47 wrote:
    Hi to every one
    I have come to the conclusion as I was balancing my self against the work top. I must have been a flamingo in a past life. My face is always pink with huffin an puffin and I obviously try to stand on one leg. Trouble is that leg is as bent as john waynes lol. So i am more like tower of pizza.
    Love hearing all your comments
    You are a great bunch
    Love you all
    Julie xx

    Now I know how the flamingo related nickname came about ....

    Is your op a day surgery thing? Glad OH is going with you ... even if he does feed his face!

    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.
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi speed along
    I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is day surgery. Surgeon said so Just hope he keeps his word. I have to come out that day anyway cause I have made an app for my hair doin on the saturday after.
    8)
    :lol: 6 days to go (oh my)
    love Juliexx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning PF, how are the butterflies today? Still fluttering? I guess you are sick and tired of operations, they are a trial and they always take longer to get over than one thinks. Day surgery might not be sooo bad, but that doesn't detract from the unfairness of the whole thing. I've given up on the concept of fair - it's one of those ideals that just cannot be realised. Anyway, I hope you and Maurice are well today. I must go and sort my breakfast - pills beckon! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD
    Yup butterflies still here . I am always a worrier its in me nature,
    When rich (hubby) called me at lunch time yesterday , because I have caller Id I answered Hi Maurice :lol: He thought I had completely lost it, until i explained :lol:
    Hope you are feeling well today
    enjoy brekkie and meds
    I am goin for a coffee now and then to do some ironing :(
    Pf :)
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Some fret, some don't. I feel for you, it's not a pleasant feeling. I've had two eggs so now off to do my meds. A coffee sounds good - I might go for one of those. I too have ironing to do but lack the legs (due to pain) and the stamina (thanks to the pain) to tackle it, so I'll put that off. Don't stew - come on here and tell us about it, we'll do our best to cheer you. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi every one, :)

    Just finished my ironing and had my coffee, Arthur is with me today, he decided to purch on my shoulders, I wish he would go on a diet.

    I have been reading throuh some of the other topics and you all give excellent input. I am not that good at replies, does it come with practice :?

    Mum coming tis arvo to help with some chores that i find too difficult, I look forward to her weekly visits and chat. If you heard our conversations you would think we were loopy. :)

    Her and dad are going away next week so will have to pass her jobs on to hubby. :) Will tell him when he's done the car and garden. (will make him a cuppa first) :)
    Well me lovelies off to get the post mmm wonder if i have won anything. see ya love julie xxx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I think you are pretty good at replies - some of your comments have been wonderful. If you are a natural at conversation it isn't hard. I suspect that you are a good natterer! My post has just arrived - nothing good, a bank statement. All that postage and paper to tell me I have nothing. Poo. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello, Welcome to the forum! Its a good place to find lots of kind friends, who give you good information.

    Lots of luck for tomorrow. You must let us know how it goes, but fingers crossed for a good outcome.

    Love Sue
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie/PF

    I am so sorry you are having to cope with so much - but sounds as if you have a great sense of humour which always helps! Can't add anythiing to what's already been said, except to say that I hope it is day surgery - and I hope it goes really well for you and makes life a bit easier afterwards.

    Love Tilly x
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi every one and good morning hope you are all feady for a fun packed weekend :)

    No I haven't had a steroid boost just dreaming. Wish I could go with hubby to dolby forest on saturday , he is going with a couple of mates mountain biking. He does right, he deserves it. :):)
    My brain says I can ride a bike but my hands and body say I can't. Wonder if a mono cycle would be any good :lol:

    Hi woodbon It is next wed the 11th when i have the procedure and I will keep every one posted how I will be doing . I might want a good moan.

    Hi lilly top and dreamdaisy Thanks for your encouragement . I am gonna read one of the agony aunt pages in a mag to get tips. I might have my own page some where then :lol:
    Just imagine pink flamingos agony column :) It would prob end up in a vets mag.

    Have a good day all you lovelys. I love to hear from you Julie PF xxx :):):)
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello PF, you sound OK today. Of course Maurice deserves a day off from the salon and all the swooning blue-rinsed ladies - a man can only take so much! Seriously, I always encourage The Husband to go off and do stuff on his own and he is getting better at so doing. For much of the time I lack the stamina and energy for socialising but that shouldn't mean that he can't go out! My temper is foul at the mo so I probably won't be about much today - you take care, keep posting, we're here if you need us (well, some will be - me possibly not!) DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie,
    Glad you had your mum round for a natter, nothing like having you mum with you. Good that OH is going out he should enjoy the mountain biking but hope he has his water proofs with him. :roll:
    I'm sure everything will go well for you on Wednesday.
    Will be sending good vibes your way.

    Lv, Ix
  • trisher
    trisher Member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Julie

    Good Luck for the op, fingers crossed for you I know how you feel so I hope it works the way you want it to.

    You might find you get a little bit of phantom pain but it is normal and nothing to worry about.

    Love Trish xxxxxx
  • snowball
    snowball Member Posts: 3,465
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie just wanted to give you a warm welcome from me, good luck with the op and remember we are allwys here for each other.

    Julie xx
    ((((hugs)))) n xxxxx to ya all
  • roses1
    roses1 Member Posts: 1,850
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie,

    Welcome from me too and theres nothing like a giggle :lol:

    Sorry to hear about your problems and hope everything works out for you!

    Your hubby a Hair dresser you must have fabulous hair!!

    Mine needs a trim usually do it myself ( im a HD too ) but my hands have been too painful ,

    Moan all you like on these ere forums it does help and everyone is so friendly with lots of good advice and it helps get us through :D


    Rose x
  • marion1952
    marion1952 Member Posts: 963
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie

    Sorry that you are having a particularly rough time at the moment but hope the entertainment on the forum is helping you through it!!

    Take care

    Marion
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi every one. The week has gone so slow probably cause I am waitin for wednesday. Stress is feeding arthur big time.
    My elbow has now erupted on a nodule so now I have plasters on that. Not nice stuff and very sore.

    Hi to marion rose and julie(snowball)
    I really find the forum helpful as I think I have already said.
    My pocket is getting quit fat now with all you lovely people wishing me well for wednesday. I will be taking you all with me . :)

    Hi trish, yes I will probably get the phantom pain but I can cope. It just makes you talk aloud and the leg jumps up it's rather funny really, especially when it is quiet all around. :)
    I hope you are having a better day today and that you enjoyed your night out with your lovely OH.


    To all my other friends on here, have a lovely day, weather not going to be too bad , so try and enjoy it.

    Love julie PF xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Maurice has gone off today hasn't he? Are you OK? I have a vision of you huddled up in the corner of the sofa, trembling and trying not to cry - I hope to god I'm wrong. You know we're here, keep your computer fired up and ready, tell us all about it. You are getting great support from trish - who does know exactly what you are going thro - the rest of us will do our bit. You are going to need ENORMOUS pockets, and I might fire up the MASH unit. I'll see if I can find one of its threads - I think you'll like it! Basically, it's sited in mell's workshop, skezier provides clean straw, we have an abundance of nurses, mell provides tools, livinglegend does the surgery, noeltone is the consultant ('cos he's a thoughtful chap)airwave and babycham man the bar, frog makes tea, and we all have a whale of a time. I am thinking of you, my lovely pinkflamingo. Hang on in there girl. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello, I hope you are OK today. Are you and Richard doing anything nice? The Husband and I are in separate parts of the house, each on our computer. At least I presume he's upstairs - I can't hear anything! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD
    Just come back from some Retail therapy round one of them outlet centres. Didn't buy much but I got lots of fresh air. (makes me sleepy all that air)
    I have snook up to comp room while I have left Rich cleaning windows (Awe bless) aren't I bad. :lol:
    He had a good time yesturday came back all muddy Stuff all in washer now.
    Enjo the rest of today .
    Love Julie :):)
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    marion1952 wrote:
    Hi Julie

    Sorry that you are having a particularly rough time at the moment but hope the entertainment on the forum is helping you through it!!

    Take care

    Marion

    Hi marion
    Know what I love this forum, Every time I come upstairs It takes me ages to go down as I am addicted to it,
    Love hearing about every one and how you all are
    Keep in touch
    Julie :)
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    roses1 wrote:
    Hi Julie,

    Welcome from me too and theres nothing like a giggle :lol:

    Sorry to hear about your problems and hope everything works out for you!

    Your hubby a Hair dresser you must have fabulous hair!!

    Mine needs a trim usually do it myself ( im a HD too ) but my hands have been too painful ,

    Moan all you like on these ere forums it does help and everyone is so friendly with lots of good advice and it helps get us through :D


    Rose x

    Hi Rose yes this forum certainly helps you get through the day. There are some great light hearted comments. It's good to laugh,

    I sometimes sit here laughing tomy self. Hope noone outside can h hear as they know I am alone and might send for the green van

    Nice to hear from you too I hope your hands are a bit better. Wish hubby was a HD it would save me a fortune
    Love Julie PF :)
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello to every one else

    I hope you are all feeling ok today, and that you are doing something nice,
    Sorry I haven't named yo all individually but It takes me a long time to type.
    And as you can see the comp misses out letters. I type with only one finger now. Funny isn't it I have RSA 1 an 2 for typing.

    Bye for now Julie PF :)
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Yet another thing that arthritis removes. It's a ****. You do OK tho girl. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben

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