i have just come back from hospital

dachshund
dachshund Member Posts: 9,182
edited 8. Dec 2010, 03:30 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi everyone
i had to see a consultant about my foot.
its out of shape because a horse stood on it 20 years
ago and now i have arther in it so i have to think if i want a
major opp my foot would be in plaster for 3 months
it ache's and swells so i have to have to have ct scan to make up my mind.
i cannot decide. joan xx
take care
joan xx

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  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    ouch ,Joan have the ct scan at least then you might find out what exactly what op will be done and the out come , 3 months is not long if you say it quick , x
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    gosh - that's quite a decision you have to make, but as berty says once you've had the scan you may have more info on which to base your decision.

    three months will pass fairly quickly, and if you will have time to plan before the op, we will help you find ways to adapt and be able to cope I am sure :wink:

    good luck

    WOnky
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Joan
    Like the others have said, have the scan done and talk it over with the consultant, I suppose it depends on how much pain you are in, and will the op make a difference to it.
    We will be with you all the way.
    You let us know when your scan is wont you.
    Love
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well, that horse has caused some damage, hasn't he? Heavy things, horses. Ooooooh dachshund, what a poser. I think you should have the scan, that should show the amount and scope of the damage, then see what the surgeon says. Three months is a very long time to be out of commission but if they can take away the pain - eventually - then that has to be a good thing. Only you can decide tho - draw up a list of the pros and cons, and base your decision on that. I guess, however, you have some time to wait before that time comes. I hope you are not feeling too tired now - hospital visits can drain one! Sleep well tonight. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Bertyboy Wonkey Barbara DD.
    Thank you very much for you thoughtfull replies i have got plenty to think about.
    i will let you know when i get the letter for the scan.
    i think i'm having this and other people cannot have what
    they want done. it makes you think its not right.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That's not the point: sometimes people cannot judge what is the right thing for them, simply because they are not doctors or surgeons. You need to get yourself fixed - that horse has a lot to answer for! - plus you have other difficulties too. You need to have done what is right for you, how others are affected with whatever they have is immaterial. I wish you well, and yes, let us know when you are having the scan - need us to come along? DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Joan

    not what you need just before Christmas is it :(

    If I were you I'd have the scan and then you can make your mind up....what does Sue think - after all she knows you best?

    Love

    toni xx
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi dachshund

    good luck with your scan and hope it helps you decide.

    Take care
    Juliepf x

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