ankle operation 2nd June!
prefabkid47
Member Posts: 1,316
Had my pre-op on 13th May,it was a 4 hour marathon but it was Friday the 13th!!
Am due to have my ankle replacement operation on Thursday 2nd June (got to be at the hospital at 11am).Have mixed feelings,not looking forward to the op itself but will be great to be comparitively pain free and more mobile after all this time.The surgeon is supposed to be one of the best in his field,let's hope they're right.
Expect to be in a back slab for 2 weeks and then in plaster for 2-3 months,then followed by physio.Of course crutches will be the order of the day.
I know life is busy (I'm planning to do pocket duty myself complete with leg plaster!),but could someone jump in my pocket for the day,it's so re-assuring when we have others with us.
Will give a progress report when I get back home.
Regards
Ron
Am due to have my ankle replacement operation on Thursday 2nd June (got to be at the hospital at 11am).Have mixed feelings,not looking forward to the op itself but will be great to be comparitively pain free and more mobile after all this time.The surgeon is supposed to be one of the best in his field,let's hope they're right.
Expect to be in a back slab for 2 weeks and then in plaster for 2-3 months,then followed by physio.Of course crutches will be the order of the day.
I know life is busy (I'm planning to do pocket duty myself complete with leg plaster!),but could someone jump in my pocket for the day,it's so re-assuring when we have others with us.
Will give a progress report when I get back home.
Regards
Ron
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Hello Ron,
I'll be thereHope it all goes well.
Magenta x0 -
Hi, I'll be thinking of you!!!
It's really great news but, like most people a few butterflies are normal! Lots of love Sue
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I will jump into your pocket on the 1st june so I can be with you when you go in. All the best and look forward to hearing about your progress afterwards. In the meantime sending you hugs and my thoughts will be with you.
Karen xx0 -
I wish you the very best, Ron, I am sure it will all go well. Yes, the recovery time is somewhat daunting but look at Rob, he has done very well and I am sure the same will apply to you. Do what you are told, when you are told,
get lots of rest, be prepared for some pain etc post-op but that won't last, and rest assured we will be cheering you along the way. DD
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Hi Ron.
i will be in your pocket on the 2 june i hope you have a good recovery all the best.
joan xx0 -
Hi Ron
Count me in for pocket duty on thursday.
Wishing you all the best and a super speedy recovery.
Juliepf x0 -
Good luck Ron, hope all goes smoothly and that you have a steady recovery0
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Hi Ron
Will be in your pocket on thursday hope all goes well.0 -
hi ron will be with you got hamper ready and couple of flasks val0
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As a former Lambretta owner( Ld 125, GP200) I will definately be in your pocket! good luck and hope it all goes well on Thursday. Keep us posted.
Elizabeth0 -
sorry I've just spotted this one Ron... Me & Ra will be there for pocket duties, best of luck with it Rkid.. I'm sure that it will go well..
Be well0 -
I haven't forgotten, will be jumping in your pocket tomorrow.
Karen xx0 -
Hi Ron,
Good luck for Thursday Ron I will be in your pocket for sure. Nerve wracking for you I know but it will be worth it.
Hang on in there,
I x0 -
Hi all
Many thanks for your all your support prior my op.When I first joined the site hadn't realised what a great crowd they are on the forum.
It's such a great feeling to help others and yet to also have this banter on the chit chat forum.
Ron0 -
Wishing you all the best for tomorrow Ron!
Long term picture - less pain, better mobility!! Tomorrow and the next few weeks are to be got through, but they'll be well worth it in the long term, I'm sure.
Good luck!
Kind regards,
Josie0 -
Hi Ron
Sorry I was very nearly late, dont forget we are all here for you..... when you are done and dusted, like DD says we remember well our bobyger when he was going in to have his ankle fused, and now look at him not quite tap dancing but getting there.
I really do wish you well with all, and look forward to hearing from you when you are ready.
Take care.0 -
good luck we are with you val0
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Just in time. I have just seen this post and I will be performing pocket duty tomorrow. I have packed the lunch and I have got me ear defenders in case anyone nods off. I might be singing though as I will have my music with me so I do apologise if you hear some cats whining then just poke me, I do like to sing0
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Morning Ron, how are the butterflups? Flitting like mad?
I am sure all will be fine, I wish you the very best for today and I hope we are able to hear from you soon. DD
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Morning Ron
Just popping in to say good luck for today.
Hope you are home soon and have a speedy recovery
Juliepf x0 -
Thinking about you Ron, we are here for you when you come home.
Sending my very best wishes0 -
Hi Ron.
you might have had it done by now so all the best to you.
the weeks will fly by.
joan xx0 -
Hi Ron
I am with you and hope l am not too late :oops:
I totally agree with you the suppport on here is amazing.
and Joan....be you very soon too eh?
Love
toni xx
fingers CROSSED!!0 -
sorry I'm late Ron, hopefully the op is now over and its all gone smoothly and you are now resting with some lovely nurses at your beck and call.
Wishing you a smooth recovery so that you are up and about soon and so you can look forward to more mobility
Bucket load of hugs.
Sue x0 -
hope the ops gone well I'm to have an ankle replacment in the near future , so will be watching what you have to say about it, have only just had my big toe joint remvoed etc 2 weeks ago had stitches out today, just hope you dont get "A Molly" she was in our ward and the whole ward was awake at 3am by her snoring I never knew it could be that Loud, thinking of you and what you are bravely have done today good luck x0
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