How's it going, maria09?

dreamdaisy
dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
edited 14. Dec 2010, 06:47 in Living with Arthritis archive
Right, the deed was done yesterday, hopefully you are home and recovering well. I hope it all went smoothly and that today you are feeling as good as you can. DD
Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben

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  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi MAria :D

    hope you are feeling a little better today? and not in too much pain. :wink:

    ((((hugs))))

    Iris xxxx
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi maria

    Just sending my best wishes too

    Juliepf x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,774
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Been thinking about you too Maria

    hoping you are being spoiled rotten and are not in too much pain.

    Love

    toni xx
  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm thinking you may not be able to type yet but in case you're reading, sending postive healing vibes. Wish you a speedy recovery. x
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Maria

    Just leaving some hugs and get well wishes to add to the heap for your return. Hope you are soon feeling able to look in. ((((( ))))
    take care
    Chris
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning maria09, I hope all is well today and that you are finding some strategies to help you cope with life! 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
    Hi maria, it was good to hear from you yesterday, I hope all is going well for you. Take care. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi guys im doing well. So glad ive got a touch screen phone. The pains not too bad, no swelling & no pins & needles at night! Bliss! Hope to be posting more soon get stitches out nxt thurs. Thank you all for your caring words & support. Maria x
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sounds like you are doing well Maria, don't overdo it.

    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.
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Maria,
    Thanks for keeping us updated. It sounds as if things are going well for you. I will look forward to hearing about your progress. Have a good weekend; it must be a great relief to be without the pins and needles.
    Lv, Ix
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Maria,

    Oh flower glad it went well and the end of pins and needles at night must be god too :D

    Hey being half awake is something I vowed I will never do again... I tend to burble... I have no idea what about but..... :roll:

    Sending you a ((( ))) and a bucket of rock music :wink: Cris xx
  • scorpio
    scorpio Member Posts: 159
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    pleased you are feeling well maria
  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm glad to hear you're feeling ok. Good to hear from you. x
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning maria09, I hope all is well. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,774
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Still thinking of you Maria :?

    Hope you doin' ok?

    Sure we will hear from you when you are less sore.

    Love

    toni xx
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Im doing ok
    I get my sutures removed tomorrow & I cant wait my bandages are driving me mad :x
    I keep trying to do things but end up hurting my wrists
    I know I shouldnt but I hate people doing things for me
    Mum went home for weekend shes back later today but sending Dad round to make sure Im behaving :roll:
    So Im trying to get washing done & empty dishwasher before he gets here :!:
    I must admit I do find typing difficult & unlocking the door painful but I will never learn :roll:
    Thank you for all your posts
    Maria x
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Don't undo all the surgeon's good work by trying to do stuff - if you damage yourself what was the point of the operation? Do the exercises they have given you - I am sure they have, they always do! - and do them gently. You must give your hands time to heal. Yes, it must be frustrating, but so was NOT being able to do things as your hands were bad. This is your chance to have them working again - take care, don't overdo things, let them heal. Thinking of you. 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 Maria,
    Good luck for tomorrow I hope all goes well for you. Yes I am sure you will feel a great relief when you have the dressings taken out. Please take care though as the wound will not have healed yet.
    Lv, Ix
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi maria09, how are things now? Was the dressing removed? DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD & Ironic,
    Sutures are out luckily I used to work with the nurse who took them out so we were busy catching up on old times so didnt really take much notice when they were coming out :)
    The wounds are healing well but feel really tight so ive been putting vasoline on them
    Im still getting pain & have some stiffness so taking things easy & wearing my splints when it gets too uncomfortable
    Mums here till Fri to make sure I behave & Dads still doing school run as Ive been advised not to drive till nxt week
    Had a lovely bath yesterday bliss :D
    Having a shower today & so looking forward to it I can was my own hair at last :!:
    Saying that we took our son to my hairdressers at the weekend & my hairdresser took pity on me got one of her girls to wash it dry it & style it & didnt charge me it really made my day :D
    Im glad Ive had them both done but wouldnt advise anyone to do it unless they had help as it really restricts your activities
    Thank you all for you messages of support they have really helped
    Keep well & safe
    Mariax
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi maria,

    glad they have taken the sutures out, that helps eh?

    hope the tightness and pain soon leaves you, glad your mum is there for a bit and just leaving you a bucket of rock music and some [] Cris xx
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Maria,
    That was so nice of your hairdresser, good to know that there are still some good people out there.
    Please do not be tempted to overdo things next week.
    Lv, Ix
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Everyone
    Went back to work on sunday all went well theres still lots I cant do but was well looked after x:)
    If only I could wear my splints I could do more but we have bare below the elbows policy so their loss x:lol:
    Hope you are all well
    Keep warm
    Maria x
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well, that's good news, the fact that you have gone back to work must be encouraging for you. Don't overdo things tho, setbacks are most definitely NOT required! I wish you well. 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 maria
    Glad everything seems to be going well for you.
    But do take care.
    Juliepf x
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