I have just had a phone call from my surgeons secretary to confirm that my bi-lateral THR surgery is definately going ahead next Friday. To be honest I am a nervous wreck and as always turn to you guys for advice and support. I act very brave and positive in front of all my friends and family but deep down I am so scared and feel that I could burst into tears at any moment. Sorry for being such a baby about things but I know its okay to be honest about my feelings on here.
Big Hugs
Jean xx
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My general pre-op rules:
1. Don't think about it.
2. Don't watch any news items or programmes about hospitals.
3. Don't go near anyone with snuffles. (My sister was due for the weekend once before one of mine. When she rang she was sneezing like mad. "You don't mind, do you?" "Yes" I said "I do." Be firm.)
4. Do stuff you enjoy.
I can imagine your nervousness as I too am waiting for surgery (not the same type) and I am still waiting for a date.
You now know that it is to go ahead next week so its good that you are no longer in limbo.
I will be ready for pocket duty if needed.
And all the best for the operation.
Love Juliepf x
try not to worry think your pain will be better i hope.
i will do pocket duty as well.
take care. joan xx
joan xx
this what we are here for you can pretend to all the others but you can come here and tell it as it is we will be here for you and in you pocket for op (what is it sorry but did not understand not had any) hugs val
I think that you need to have a damn good cry, really have a good cry get it of your chest. Of course your scared I was and I had the one THR. Try and remember that this is being done to make your life more pain free with more mobility. Think of what you will be able to do once you are all healed up.
I really believe that if you feel like you want to cry, let it out to a friend to hubby. Try it.
I shall keep thinking of you and sending you hugs of comfort.
Karen xx
Julie I really feel for you as its not good always wondering when your surgery will be. I hope you find out soon and everything goes well for you.
Joan I cant really imagine not having pain in my hips and being able to move them, it will make such a big difference in my life if the op goes well. I will have so much to look forward to.
Val I am having both my hips replaced and thanks for your support.
Karen you are so right and earlier on today I did have a good cry and felt much better afterwards. My husband is so understanding and always tells me just to let everything out and there is no shame in crying.
Thanks again to all of you for your advice and support, it really means a lot to me.
Jean xx
Please dont worry about talking to us lot, thats what we are here for, just wait till im having mine.....I am a wreck and havnt booked it in yet :eek:
Like someone said try to do things you enjoy...and take your mind off it has much as poss.
I suppose you are doing this already, when its my turn..I will think about the people on here that have had so much relief from it..
We will all be there for you and will be sending our best good vibes....
Will be thinking about you xx
Barbara
Well I think you have done really well keeping it together. Of course you are scared anyone would be. Just take one day at a time, have your cry and then a big sniff and plan what treat you want to aim for when you are in recovery. The other side is in sight and we will be all here to cheer you on.
Sending you good vibes and a big box of tissues.
Gentle hugs,
Lv, I x
Ironic, what a good idea to plan a special treat for my recovery, I will definately give it some thought.
It feels so good to know you guys will all be thinking of me and that you will be there for me to talk to during my recovery.
Jean xx
Jean xx
so we can all make it save a bed next to you for us all and have giant pockets val
Jean xx
Just to let you know I'm still thinking of you. I also will be on that bus on friday, but warn the other patients that I do rather snore, Badly. So ear plugs all round I think.
Karen xx
I am an oddity. I love having surgery as it is meant to make things better, it is meant to improve the quality of life, it is meant to reduce pain, it is meant to help. I am always profoudly grateful for the fact that I am rendered unconcious throughout - far better to have these ops now than a couple of hundred years ago! I can, however, understand, your apprehension and butterflies: we will be with you, all the way - would Mr WJ consider giving us updates on your progress until you can get back to us? We will be thinking of you, very much. DD
it is normal to feel as you do. Keep busy, get super organised. Do things you might not be able to straight after your op.
Search the forum for THR threads and read how much better you feel afterwards.
Focus on the fact after the first fortnight - you will be in a LOT less pain than you are and in fact even straighy after the op that deep bone pain will have gone! Before you know it you will be working on your physio and getting your life back!
I can't believe I put mine off for so long.
Speedy
Dreamdaisy, what surgery have you had? You are so right about being glad that I will be sound asleep throughout the op. Imagine what it was like hundreds of years ago, I think I would ask someone to hit me over the head so I would be knocked out. I have put this surgery off for years and have forgot what its like to move my hips, my legs are kinda stuck together and I only move from the knee down. I cant really walk, its more like a shuffle but the physio assures me that with hard work my legs will move again. This is a very exciting prospect and I have started to make a list of all the things I want to do once I have recovered (some of them are probably a bit stupid but its the simple things that you miss). I am hoping to get online in hospital as you are allowed to take your mobile phone in but my Hubby will keep you updated until I am able to.
Speedy, I am a bit scared of the pain and stuff after the op but I know it wont last too long and I can get my life back.
Thanks to everyone for your support, it really means a lot to me xx
Jean xx
I hope you had a lovely week-end and I am just here to say i am still thinking of you. I will also be in the queue for that bus.
Juliepf x
Julie, I had a good weekend, had a lovely lunch with my family and friends on Saturday and gave the house a good clean yesterday so I feel more organised now. Having a quiet day today, a lovely meal with hubby and kids tomorrow and then a nice day out on Wednesday. I am keeping busy so that I dont have time to get too nervous. Its good to know you will be with me in spirit and I appreciate all the support and good wishes.
Jean xx
good luck will not tell you not to worry but remember you are not alone val
This really made me laugh out loud
Jean xx