Sharing my joy with you all

cherrybim

Had right forefoot sorted mid December. Two screws three staples, all permanent. No pain, all absolutely wonderful and marvellous and I've just had postal confirmation that the Surgeon is going to do my left foot next Wednesday the 16th Feb

Best wishes for better days for everyone who shares the misery of RA and indeed let's not forget OA. As I well know the two can and often do go hand in hand.

Cherry xxx

caterina57

I am really pleased for you - It will be great for you to suffer less pain
Cath

dreamdaisy

Oh this is good news, I wish you well and I hope the recovery from the next one goes as smoothly as the recovery from the last. (it has gone smoothly, yes?) Let us know how you get on. DD

barbara12

Hi Cherry
I really do wish you well with the op, Its so good to know that you have already had a successful one.
Good Luck with everything
Love
Barbara xx

stickywicket

Great news, cherrybim, and thanks for sharing it with us. Same again next week, eh?

cherrybim

Thank you Cath & DD

I know it sounds ridiculous but being the veteran of some 35 ops (not all of them ortho) I just cannot express how wonderful it feels (right foot op) not to try to walk on bubble wrap with the consequence of unwanted falls

I'll certainly let everyone know how it goes because that may well help someone who is hesitant about foot surgery.

Naturally I'd like everyone of you lovely peeps to be with me on Wednesday. Not because I'm at all worried but if I'm low down on the list I'll be bored with the waiting

Oh, I have a message for Barbara

I'm going to get myself put on the list for the other hip and the other knee So don't you be affeared of it my love. There's such a long waiting list. Go for it...it might take 2 years in the present climate :roll:

cherrybim

Yep Stickeywicket

I'll be there, showing off and being a cocky old mare

barbara12

cherrybim wrote:

Thank you Cath & DD

I know it sounds ridiculous but being the veteran of some 35 ops (not all of them ortho) I just cannot express how wonderful it feels (right foot op) not to try to walk on bubble wrap with the consequence of unwanted falls

I'll certainly let everyone know how it goes because that may well help someone who is hesitant about foot surgery.

Naturally I'd like everyone of you lovely peeps to be with me on Wednesday. Not because I'm at all worried but if I'm low down on the list I'll be bored with the waiting

Oh, I have a message for Barbara

I'm going to get myself put on the list for the other hip and the other knee So don't you be affeared of it my love. There's such a long waiting list. Go for it...it might take 2 years in the present climate :roll:

Hi Cherry..gosh you make me feel ashamed after you have gone through all thoes ops, I have been told in no uncertain terms...that I have to have the injections first, and a look with a camera...we think...then he will put me on the list....I think he may be starling.....wonder if I beat you to it..
Good luck with everything
Love
Barbara xx

stickywicket

cherrybim wrote:

I'll be there, showing off and being a cocky old mare

Cocky old mares are the most fun to be with post op.

35 ops and still looking for more, though? Leave the odd operating theatre for the rest of us please. Or, do you have a particularly dishy surgeon/anaesthetist?

Be thinking of you Wed. Hope the bedpan doesn't nip.

julie47

Goodluck cherrybim
Wishing you all the best for wednesday, i too hope that the recovery of your foot is a quick as your other was.
You one brave lady (all them opps).
I will be thinking of you.
Take care.
Juliepf x

chris7

Jeepers Cherry!!

Did you say 35 ops? :shock: My ghast is well and truely flabbered. Am glad you found the last foot op to be such a success and hope next week goes equally smoothly for you with a good recovery.
You have my admiration.
take care
Chris

ps Barbara. Hope you listening here lass we can surely take some inspiration here and not be so frit at the thought of one teeny weeny little op. :???:

bertyboy

Good luck cherrybim hope all goes well x

speedalong

Wow Cherrybim you are a pro at this operation malarky then!! Great news that you are getting your other foot sorted out. Keep us updated with your rehab news.

Speedy

Rashine

Good to know it works and gives relief.
I've just been refered to see if they can 'fix' my forefoot. And was feeling a bit nervous about the whole idea.

35 ops though :shock: I hope they have all been worth it.

jean123

Good luck for your operation, Cherrybim,



From Jean and the forum team

cherrybim

Hello kind people, I'm sorry I wasn't about for part of the day yesterday to reply to your kind messages but I wuz gettin' meself organised like. :P

All washing up to date, OH has done the hoovering and we've got the cats' claws clipped. Checked out all the home cooked food in the freezers. He sure ain't going to starve but naturally I want to be spoilt wiv fings like smoked salmon when I come home

My many thanks to DD, Barbara, Stickeywicket, Julie, Chris, Bertyboy, Speedy, Rashine and Jean and the Team. Your good wishes are much appreciated.

I'll be thinking of you all when I'm lounging in the Ortho Hos of pure excellence and hope you keep me company during the long waiting list of who goes "down" first and in what order

On the last three occasions I've been able to pass the time away with some lovely peeps

Thanks again for all your good wishes

Love Cherry x

need me bed

Good luck Cherry, finger's crossed Lewis the baldy cat has his paws crossed for ya too.... When i go to these kinda things i usually take a book and a bag with me knitting in it..lol.... i must look like i'm settling in for good!! but it passes the time and keeps me going.

Gentle hugs

NMB XX

mp1952

Hi Cherrybim

I'm really pleased the foot op was such a success and wish you all the best for 16th..

Please keep posting and let us know how you get on.. you have such a wealth of experience!!

Best wishes

Marion x

tkachev

That is great news Cherry. My thoughts will definately be with you on the 16th.

Elizabeth

stickywicket

Hope it all goes brilliantly for you today, cherrybim. With a bit of luck you might even get the one surgical gown in the country on which all the ties fasten. Good luck.

tillytop

Good luck Cherrybim. Will be thinking of you and hoping that this op is as much of a success as the last one.

Love Tilly xxx

dachshund

Hi Cherrybim.
good luck for your op have you asked for a good film to be put on.
take care. joan xx

dreamdaisy

Hi cherrybim, I hope it has all gone smoothly and that you are OK. DD

cherrybim

Hello everyone and thank you for all the kind wishes
This time it was a bit sniffy. When the nerve block wore off I was climbing up the wall a tad. Don't think I slept for 24 hours afterwards

However, today is good so I would recommend that anyone who needs a "forefront reconstruction" goes for it.

Very interesting interlude whilst chatting to the lovely lady in the bed next door Our "mutual surgeon" together with "Charlie", chief honco, in the plaster room were apparently instrumental in developing the K9. My "new friend Janet" had had two total reconstructions on both her feet plus ankles and found the K9 invaluable. Her present op has been the same as mine so now we're "bestest friends"

bobbyger

Hi Cherry,

Glad you are out and on the road to recovery.
I know how you feel, I was the same when the block wore off.
Still not had a good sleep yet, just a few fitfull catnaps but as everyone has told me, it will ease through time.

Good luck with your recovery and I'm sure everyone here will be rooting for you.

Rob

chris7

Hi Cherry

Good to see you back and with a new best friend which must have helped a little. Hope the recovery goes well and that you soon catch up on some sleep. Hope each day gets a little easier.
take care
Chris