my next op

lavenderlady

have already seen the surgeon a few weeks back and have been waiting for my pre assesment and op date think they are removing my large deformed toe joint and replacing it with a new joint, well not heard anything until today she said can you come up tomorrow for a pre assesment which is a no am taking mum to see her DR about her dementia, so friday morning it is, then she says your op is booked in for next wednesday, so no hanging around not sure how I feel, great its finally happening or woah thats quick nervous feeling, will be out of action for a while but hey another one down thats my wrist last Nov now one big toe joint then its the next big toe and ankle etc etc, anyone else had this done?? any advice or can you tell me what happens apparently its a general anesthetic and only in for the day, wish it was like my wrist a block and light twilight sleep felt great after my wrist, jsut hope I dont get a bad reaction like I did with my wrist still got scars from the hugh blisters and the op scar is not too nice to look at but it doesnt bother me. michelle

bertyboy

Hi Michelle sorry have no advise but wish you a good recovery and smooth op x

barbara12

Hi Michelle
I cant offer any advice, but at this rate we will be asking you, I will be thinkjing about you next Wednesday and hope it all goes well for you, and you be proud of thoes battle scars.
Love and hugs (((((())))
Barbara x

mp1952

Hi Michelle

I'm afraid I can't offer any advice either - you seem to be 'ahead' of most people with regards to these kind of operations!

Hope it goes OK and please keep in touch .as I'm sure other people will be heading down the toe surgery route sooner or later (me probably being one of them!)

Marion x

ironic

Hi Michelle,
Yes good in one way as you don’t have long to wait until it is done. Still enough time to get very nervous though.
Of course it brings back the memories of your wrist operation and you must tell them of your worries. Good luck for Friday and I hope that they can reassure you.
I hope your mum’s appointment goes ok , you have a lot going on at the moment. Try and rest up as much as you can this weekend.
Hugs,
I x

chris7

Hi Michelle

I can't advise but just called in to add to the good luck vibes for Friday and next week and hoping tommorrow is a helpful one too.
take care and let us know how things go on Friday.
Chris

frogmorton

Hi Michelle

Good to see you too

I hope all goes well with your Mum's appt.

As for yours! that is quick but the best way - less time to panic - only time to pack!!!

Now Elna had toe/foot surgery recently can you do a search and see if it is similar...as far as l know she is doing reallY well.


loVE

TONI XX

julie47

Hi michelle

I have no advice either i am afraid. I just want to say good luck next wednesday. Yes...it is very soon, but, for me that would be a good thing.
Like others have said....less time to worry.

And I hope your mums appointment goes well on friday.

Take care
Juliepf x

dreamdaisy

It's less time to fret, lavenderlady, that has to be a bonus. I know you have a deal on your plate at the moment with both your health and the illness of your mum, but the next round of surgery can only be a good thing as it will help you. I wish you well for tomorrow and next Wednesday, I hope all goes smoothly and that you will soon be in less pain than at present. DD

prefabkid47

Hi Michelle
Would gladly do pocket duty tomorrow,but like you I am off Friday morning to have my pre-op (09.00am).This is for my pending ankle operation.
All the best for tomorrow and will be thinking of you.
Ron

80squeen

Hi Michelle,
Just wanted to wish you well - I haven't had what you're having but have had a section of my big toe joint removed and it was so worth it!!
Best wishes,
Josie

speedalong

Hi Michelle,

Well after all that waiting, suddenly things are moving very fast indeed! I don't know anything about your op, looks like you are going to have to be the forum pioneer and expert in this one. I wonder why you can't have a block and sedative for this op, same as your wrist? Is it a different surgeon and up to the surgeon's preference? Have you asked why?

What caused the huge the blisters on your wrist? Was it the dressing? I'm allergic to lots of different dressings and when I had my first hip operation I told them all the known dressings I was allergic to. I'd never heard of or had mefix used on me so didn't mention that one ... ended up with massive blisters - ugh revolting. Really emphasised this before going into surgery second time round and thankfully they used opsite this time round and I was fine. Had to re-emphasise re my allergy at each dressing change mind you .... :roll:

If you focus on all the planning and prep for post op, you wont have that much time left for nerves. Keep us posted.

Speedy

madwestie

Michelle just wishing you all the best hope you mum's appointment went ok.
I would rather have less time to worry, it's good that you will be out the same day.
I am like speedy i react really badly to most sticky dressings. you do need to let them know that you had a bad reaction last time if you haven't already.

Tracey

lavenderlady

many thanks all of you, pre op went well, had usual checks Ecg blood tests MRSA check etc, got to be in 7.30 wed morning and will be one of the first down being diabetic they do us first becasue of blood glucose levels, will make so sure they are aware of my last ops blister problems apparently the Surgeon said the bandage was too tight and a clot formed not sure if I feel its that, but have already told them at pre ****, and will make sure i remind them wed, I guess I'm lucky in getting my ops done reasonably quick I do know I need my other big toe and right ankle is being done next, better book my own bed lol
unfortunalty mum was diagnoised with Dementia she needs a scan to see if it is vascular dementia or like her mum and aunt Alpzheimers, we knew she stood a high chance and I had noticed it a year ago, unfortunalty I will have to take on most of the care Dads not well with heart problems luckly they live across the road from me and we have the same GP but I just hope my bad health doesnt stop me doing whats needed, Dads so upset bless him we went through 10 years of family hell when Nan had it so we know whats coming , luckly our health care down here is really good being as we only have the rest of us Islanders to deal with ( I live on the Isle of wight) am only in for the day wednesday so will update you as soon as I can thanks again michelle x

stickywicket

You have an awful lot on your plate, Lavenderlady. Please make sure your own needs are taken care of before you go rushing in to help others. You'll be much more use to them if you first get your body working as well as it possibly can. I do hope all goes well.

elnafinn

As has been said, you do have a lot going on at the moment and I am sorry.

I wish you well on Wednesday. I had three toes dealt with 6 weeks ago but not the same op as you. I was going to be a day case but stayed overnight and I am glad this was offered as I was able to stay in bed and not put the foot down at all ie when needing the loo. (used a commode - keeping leg on bed and using the other leg to get to sit on it!). I only needed to take painkillers for three days. The foot is still rather swollen/red as soon as I stand on it and could only get a pair of sandals on three days ago, had to use the "boot" they provided for me. I used crutches for a few days. I was told to rest for the first week or so as much as possible with leg raised.

It is good that you will be "done" early. This will give you a chance to rest in the hospital bed, hopefully for a good few hours.

I do hope all goes well for you and that you do not overdo things too much by helping your parents, easier said than done I know.

Elna x

lavenderlady

thanks for advice as far as i know I will only be a day case, much happier in my own bed lol, got a stack of books ready to read , am def going to be resting it a lot. after having an infection in my wrist only finished the anti biotics end of Jan, so need to make sure thats not going to happen again,
am taking Daughter to see JLS and Olly Murs on 17th June so hope it will be ok by then its a standing show no seats just have to stand at the back of everyone else and watch it on screen,
am off to restock my medicine cupboard before going in and being house bound I take around 27 tablets a day and insulin so need to make sure got plenty before the op,
I'm the only daughter so need to help mum out not really got any choice but will take my own ill health into consideration
Elna nice to see you are getting better and only needed pain relief for 3 days, being the tough old boot that I am I only took one dose of morphine after my wrist op and promptly threw it all back up, so wont be trying that again,
hope I can get my sandles back on quicker then you Elna lol I wear hotters that have velcro so will have to extend the straps to the limit, lol thanks michelle

julie47

Hi lavenderlady.

Glad the pre op went well and that you are steadily getting prepared for wednesday......which..... i wish you all the best.....

How great that you are going to see jls and olly murrs, I have both of their albums and I am sure you will have a great time. (perhaps you could take a seat-stick so you could sit some of the time)

Anyway....you take care
and enjoy your books

Juliepf x

dreamdaisy

Good luck for tomorrow, lavenderlady, I hope it all goes well. DD

dreamdaisy

Morning lavenderlady, I doubt you will be looking in today but I just wanted to say that I hope it all went well yesterday and that you are back home and resting. Take care. DD