need comfort, getting scared

constable

Hi all,

My THR is this thursday, and I am becoming really scared. I don't know whether it will be full general or spinal block until the day. I think I am more scared about being in hospiital and not at home, about leaving the girls and hubby and when I get home I will be useless to them. I should have 2 special chairs coming and they need to highten the settee, if not another chair for the front room. I am giving up smoking tomorrow, apparently 2 clear days before, and the chest wont have started to block.

Please can I have pocket duties for that day. Just to reassure me a little.

Karen xx

kate3

Hi Karen
You will be glad to get in and get it sorted.
Am sure Hubby and Girls will be fine,( remember that advert,Dad giving the children Choc ice and chips!!!!)LOL!!!
Try not to worry(easier said than done), but the calmer you can be the better for your body, to start recovering.
It is amazing how quickly you will be up and about,and the aids that they give you really do help.
Follow any info that you have been given, and remember,although, a first for you,the surgeon and staff, have done this many, many times.
Have Trust and Faith.
Only a few days to go.
Dont worry you will be so occupied with Physio and usual Hospital regime,you will be home in no time.
Lots of Good Luck.
Kate

coco67

Karen,
you can count on me for pocket duties, just to make sure i will hop in now. i now you are getting really nervous but it will all be ok and well worth it in the end. do as kate says and follow what your told and you will be fine.
hubby and the kids will manage and so what if they have choc ice and chips , seriously im sure hubby will manage and they are looking forward to the new improved mobility you will gain from this.

holding your hand xxx

julie47

Hi Karen

First of all a massive hug for you((((((()))))))
I can imagine your apprehension of going into hospital.....I always feel the same. I hate being away from home.
I will be in your pocket on thursday
Take care
love juliepf x

frogmorton

Karen

you are a brave brave girl!!!

You WILL be ok and you will manage away from home and teh girls will miss you but love you all tyhe ore for you having been away for a bit. They will wait on you and treat you like a princess.

This l can promise...l had back surgery when my two girls were 5 and 8. After about 5 days recuperating l looked after them (or was that the other way round???) on my own (was a single parent at the time).

They were great. I think they enjoyed 'helping' me wash my hair most

Don't be frightened Karen, they will be lovely to you there and they are so used to that type of operation...you are the best kind of patient for them - one who is motivated to get home.

100% always available for pocket duties

Love and hugs(((((((((((((())))))))))))))

Toni xx

bertyboy

HI Karen wil be reporting for pocket duty , as i know how important is is to not feel alone , wishing you well and i am sure every thing will fall into place x

Poppyg1rl

Hi Karen,
Will be with you for pocket duties and sending buckets of hugs your way (((((()))))) thinking of you xxx

elnafinn

Hi Karen

It is perfectly normal to be nervous. You are not alone there. The anaesthetist will more than likely be the one to decide which way to go ie spinal block or GA. The waiting is the worst, I have found. I am sure your family understand that you will need time to recuperate. They will cope without you being there too. Don't worry about that! If you do as you are told by the medics you will be fine. There are many people on here who have had a THR and they will all be here for you to answer any questions you may have post op.

I wish you well and look forward to hearing from you after the op.

Look after yourself,

Elna x

Pherstun

Will be with you from now until Thursday and then after.

Take care. (((((((((( ))))))))))

Debbie

constable

Thanks to all of you, I am so glad that I joined this forum, you are all great people, I really do appreciate all of you, I am so thankful for you all, speaking to me and advised me, it means everything to me.

Karen xx

chris7

Hi Karen

Just adding to the good wishes here and hoping the next few days go quickly for you. When my time comes, and it will :shock: I will be quite literally terrified so you do have my sympathy.
Hope you can find some distractions over the next few days and can focus on the how much more mobile and pain free you will be.
I will be there for pocket duty and in the mean time leave some courage and hugs ((( )))
Chris

kathbee

Hi Karen

You are bound to be nervous, its a natural reaction.

The surgeon and anaesthetist will decide what is best for you.
I personally was glad to have had the spinal block but there
are other peeps who prefer to be zonked out.

I'm sure your family will be ok, they may even surprise you
by how well they managed. You will be back with them in
a short time and just think - that dreadful pain will be gone
and you will be a new woman.
The difference is immeasurable.

Any questions you have, dont hesitate to ask.

Will be thinking of you
on thursday, and whilst I will be away from Friday for a
couple of weeks, I will be looking to see how you are getting
along.

Love Kath

madwestie

Karen, i will be there bright(well sort of ) and early for pocket duty on Thursday. can i bring Maddie with me she will be quiet and works as a good stress relief, put you hand in your pocket and stroke a furry body( :oops: ooh that sounds a bit kinky, she is a westie)
You will be back home before you know it and hubby and girls will be fine the girls will be bossing dad around and loving every minute of it.
just think of it as the first step to a new pain free hip and think of all the things you will be able to do once you are fully healed.
I have a friend who is 82 and has had both hips replaced in the last 3 years and she is walking fine and can beat me easily, she was out of hospital in no time and recovered really quick she says it is the best thing she has had done.

Good Luck

Tracey

skezier

Hi Karen,

Also signing up for pocket duties and really hope you feeling a little less panicked today>? I think its natural to be feeling fear, anticipation and then the recovery all being there in a circle in your head but just think of how much this will help you. Its going to be ok and they will look after you and after wards you will be so much better for having it done.

Will bring a hammock for the pocket and sneak in Wednesday night cus bright and early... not always so good at that. Kick me if I snore and leaving a (((( )))) and such a big hope for you. Cris xx

barbara12

Hi Karen
I really feel for you, it is natural to be scared...somewhere down the line I will be facing the same, but like the others have said the waiting is the worse, it will be other before you know it, and they dont keep you in very long these days, I am sure your OH and family will survive, and enjoy looking after you when you get home.
I will be in pocket duties, and I wish you well with all
Love
Barbara xx

ironic

Hi Karen,
I can well understand you being nervous, I would be too. Hope you have some patches to put on to ease the craving flower.
To think by this weekend it will all be over and your road to recovery will have started. Nothing wrong with a few takeaways and a pair of headphones so you don’t have to listen to the breakages.

Seriously, I am sure the girls will love to be able to look after you, hang on in there Karen we will be with all the way.
Hugs from,
Ix

dachshund

Hi Karen.
try not to worry to much it will change your life you will be able to walk without the pain you have now.
i have had mine 16 years and its still going strong.
i will be there on thursday following you around.
take care and try nt to worry. joan xx

hileena111

Hi Karen,
Count me in for pocket duty. You'll be fine and so will hubby and the kids.....you'll be surprised at how they will muddle through....admittedly mine had left home when I had my THR....the things they give you to help will make a great difference. OK you cant bend down to put your shoes and socks on. but you'll have sticks /crutches and you'll soon be able to manage around the house....I had a trolly so that if I was on my own I could push this into the kitchen and make a cup of tea or lunch and push it back again......The mind boggles at me trying to do this with one stick and the cup in my hand
Love
Hileena

magenta

Hi Karen,
I'll be there too! Everything will be fine and as others have said, your girls (and hubby) will look after you well. Good luck with giving up the ciggies too!
Take care,
Eileen xxx

tonesp

Don't be scared I had mine here in Spain with a spinal block The time whizzed by and it was quite exciting 7 months on life is great No more pain back to normal

coco67

just dropped by to leave you a hug (((((((((((()))))))))))))

caterina57

Hi Karen
Of course you are going to be scared - who wouldn't be? But we are all with you. will be jumping into your pocket on Thurs and holding your hand all the way!
Cath

prefabkid47

Hi Karen

You had better get big pockets it's going to be very crowded there.Count me in for pocket duty,I know what you are going through.Am waiting for ankle replacement any time now (just waiting for the 'phone call!)

Ron

jilly

Hi Karen , i am here for you on pocket duty ,I know how fightening it is before you go in i was the same , try to look forward to feeling better and enjoying life again .....................jillyxx

bubbadog

Hi Karen, I think nearly everyone will admit to getting even alittle nervous about going to hospital, I know I still do! I am sure the chairs and the blocks under settee you will find a blessing. I will be ready and willing for pocket duty on Thursday! Will squeeze in somewhere with a flask and a sausage roll! not a chicken sausage!! LOL!! And here is a big hug to calm those nerves ((())). Amanda, (bubbadog).

dreamdaisy

Hells bells girl, of course you are feeling a bit wobbly, it's a very big deal and all rather unsettling. I can think of nothing clever or wise to say, apart from focus on the benefit: the aim is enhanced mobility and a deal less pain and that can only be a good thing for you and your family. Things may well get a little worse or a little more painful before they start getting better but you will come through with flying colours, of that I am sure, and the goal is so worth-while. We will be with you in spirit on Thursday - get back to us as soon as you can after and let us know how you are getting on! DD