Date for T.H.R has arrived

constable

Hi all,

Just wanted to let you all know that finally I have my pre-assessment on this coming wednesday, a T.H.R. group on the 28th, and all going well the op on the 5th May.

I don't know whether to be excited or stressed. At least I have nearly lost half a stone now, so hopefully by next week I should hit the full half stone.

Karen xx :shock:

frogmorton

hi Karen :shock:

Releived terrified exited and nervous.....all that and more l should think!

All the very best and am available for pocket duties any time.....

Love

Toni xx

PS well done for the weight loss

elnafinn

Hi Karen

You are bound to have mixed emotions about it, that is not at all unusual. Good for you for losing weight, keep on with and get to the full half stone - that is an incentive if ever there was one. So many have had THRs on here, they will reply to anything you wish to know either before the op, what to take into hospital, post op, anything. There is quite a large Hip Club on the forum.

At least you have time to arrange things should you need to do so but not too much time to dwell on it all.

All will be well and a new start for you, post op.

Luv
Elna x

dachshund

Hi Karen.
i'm pleased you have your thr app its nice to think no more pain there.
i've had my thr 15 years and its still going strong i walk the dog every day and i go to the hydrotherapy pool i did go to the gym but i had to stop as arther got worse in other places.
take care joan xx

tkachev

Good luck Karen. i have had a THR and it was fine. And it was so lovely to be able to move without that knife in side feeling. If you have any questions please ask as I was terrified until I got some info from people who had been through the operation themselves.

Elizabeth

prefabkid47

Hi Karen if you are like me you will be full of mixed emotions,from apprehension about the op to excitement and relief to move without pain.
I'm due to have an ankle replacement or fusion on the 28th April the day of your THP group.I will be in your pocket for the 5th May if there's room for my plaster cast!
All the best
Ron

constable

Thanks to everyone, and Elizabeth, if you don't mind I probably will be asking you some questions.

Again Thanks

karen xx

speedalong

Hi Constable, just think in 3 weeks you will focusing on your recovery and rehab!!! Hopefully the weather will be spring like and you can enjoy your recovery. Take a peek at Mike's prep for hospital thread at the top of LWA forum and get as organised as possible - that will keep you occupied and your mind off the op. The first couple of weeks post op are the hardest - but you will be free of the bone-grinding pain .... and soon be healing and getting impatient with the hip restrictions and probably overdoing it too.

Speedy

constable

Hi Speedy,

It sounds like you know me. And yes, I have checked out that thread, very helpful thanks.

I know I will be wanting to be up and doing things, but I know I must resist. Let everyone else do the work for me.

Karen xx

constable

Ron, my thoughts will be with you on the 28th. Very best of luck.

Karen xx

tonesp

Way to Go Karen I had mine 27th Sept last year Life changing I can walk,sleep on my side,tie my own laces and cut my own toe nails Walked almost 10 kilometres last week Go for it Girl!!!

barbara12

Hi Karen
I really do wish you well with your THR, like Tones has said he as never looked back...I have been told I need two THR...but they are still trying to make there minds up if most of my pain is from the back....I sometimes wish it was more straightforward...then I could get it over with.
You will be up and about before you know it,I think this waiting is the worst.
Good Luck
Love
Barbara xx

julie47

Karen....just think.....soon a sparkling new hip and no more pain.

Just want to wish you all the best and a speedy recovery.and i will be in your pocket on the 5th of may......will have my eyes closed though.

Take care
Juliepf xx

caterina57

Hi Karen
Yes I will be in your pocket on 5th May - Hope my cold has gone by then - dont want to spread it around Lol
Cath

constable

Thanks to everyone. You are all such great people, and I appreciate all your responses so much.

Thanks

Karen xx

denpen

Hi Karen

I had my THR 1 Year ago yesterday, I was terrified as I had never had a operation before, but there is nothing to be worried about and it gets rid of that daily constant pain so for that alone its well worth having it done.
It wont be long now and you will be on the road to recovery and pain free. Good Luck with the op.x

nearlybionic

Hi Karen
How exciting! I can honestly say that, as it is exciting, planning a much easier, less painful future! I was nervous about the op before my THR but although it hasn`t been straight forward for me (due to my own predisposing circumstances) I would recommend this op to anyone who needs it.
I have lots of tip/advice if you need or want it, please ask.
Good luck xx
NB

woodbon

Hi, Good luck, I'm sure its only natural to have mixed feelings about the op, especially when you have a date and everything is real! I hope all goes well and you feel loads better after the op., but all surgery takes time to heal and it might be a while before you are feeling the true benefit! Love Sue

constable

Hi,

I just wanted to say Thank you again for all your responses, you are all so kind, I am so glad I am a part of this now.

Thanks

Karen xx

ironic

Hi Karen,
I just wanted to wish you well with the THR and hopefully you will be able to relax and enjoy the summer.
I hope you will feel more reassured when you go for your pre-op appointment on the 28th.
I will be thinking of you,
Lv, Ix