New date for surgery !!

weejean
weejean Member Posts: 346
edited 6. Aug 2011, 02:46 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi everyone

I got a phone call from my surgeons secretary this morning to let me know that my surgery has been rescheduled for 9th September. The reason my surgeon has taken leave is because his father is very ill, so its understandable that he should be with his family. My surgeon has passed most of his other patients to a colleague but he want to do my surgery himself because it is the bi-lateral THR and a bit more complicated. I feel comfortable with this as I trust him and would rather he performed the surgery than a doctor who doesnt know me. It also means that I will be home for my Hubbys Birthday next week and his hospital appointment for his heart complaint. So on the whole everything has worked out quite well and me and hubby are going to get away for a few nights as well so I am really looking forward to that. The countdown begins yet again :P
Big Hugs
Jean xx

Comments

  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Someone's a happier-sounding girl! That is good news, weejean, you have the rest of what we laughingly call 'summer' to enjoy but the early part of your recovery will happen during a part of the year when sunshine is still about, the days are reasonably long and you should be feeling a deal better in time for Christmas so yes, all in all, not a bad outcome! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • weejean
    weejean Member Posts: 346
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks DD

    I feel much better about everything now that I have another date. I think its the not knowing that is so frustrating and constantly wondering when it might happen. I absolutely love Christmas so its good that I will be feeling much better by then and will enjoy it xx
    Big Hugs
    Jean xx
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thats good news , its not that long adelay and as you say gives you time for other things x
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jean
    Its strange how things seem to work out for the best, you do sound a lot more relaxed about it...if thats the right word...its good that you will be hear for hubby's birthday and his appointment, I hope all goes well for him.
    You take care
    Love
    Barbara
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    dont forget your sooky.Mig
  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    This is wonderful, you sound so perky this time. I am so pleased for you and not that far away either. Well we shall all prepare for the 9th to be in your pocket.


    Karen xx
    Karen xx
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jean

    (You took the words right out of my mouth mig.) Was just thinking the same when I saw the cancelled op. thread and then this one.

    Sorry you had the disappointment Jean when you were psyched up and ready, but glad you don't have too long to wait. Can only be a good thing that the surgeon in whom you have such faith is wanting to do the op for you. Glad there are some positves from the delay, I guess your Dad may have a hand in that too eh? :grin:

    Enjoy your time away, I leave a few hugs and some courage and as Karen says will be ready for pocket duty. ((( )))
    Chris
  • weejean
    weejean Member Posts: 346
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks everyone !!

    There will be room for you all in my pocket as I wont get through it without you guys.

    Dont worry Mig and Chris, I wont forget my Sooky Cover, its already packed in my bag :grin:
    Big Hugs
    Jean xx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jean,

    Tis good you will be home for your hubbies birthday and also good your surgeon hasn't passed you to a stranger.

    Will be up for pocketing as well so ware huge pockets as the sheep often come as well.

    hey glad you got the Sooky Cover already in your bag, tis a good name for it! Cris x
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Weejean
    Thats great news...I know I always relax when I've got a date for something.
    It has worked out for the best.....being hear for your husbands appointment and birthday :grin:
    Where and when are you going?

    Love
    Hileena
  • weejean
    weejean Member Posts: 346
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Cris, my pockets will be enormous as I need you all with me, including the sheep :lol:

    Hileena, it does make a big difference when you have a date no matter how far away it is. I think it gives you a chance to organise things so you feel more in control of the situation. Me and Hubby are going to a friends caravan in Cairn Ryan, a very small seaside town which is only about 50 miles from where we live. We are just waiting to hear from my friend to let us know when we can go but she has assured me she can fit us in before my surgery. We just enjoy relaxing in the peace and quiet. I noticed on one of your posts that you are getting away too, where are you going?
    Big Hugs
    Jean xx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning Jean,

    The sheep said they will and will bring some custard creams, though one might have the double choc cookies as they are her favorite :wink:

    Hope you enjoy the time away and are okish today? Cris x
  • weejean
    weejean Member Posts: 346
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Cris, I am ok today, a bit achy as always but no worse than usual. I am loving the sheep and will definately stay close to the one with the double choc chip cookies as they are my favourite as well. Hope you are well today :grin:
    Big Hugs
    Jean xx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hey Jean if you can get her to hare your a better woman than me :lol:

    She magic though 11 years in fact 11 and a half now.... i have never got one to 12 but this one has to :lol:

    I think my 'sooky covers' tend to be made of wool and not welcome on warsds hence their ability to hide in pockets....

    Glad your not to bad and me well i not sure just yet :wink: A ((( ))) and a cuppa for you, they often help :lol: Cris x
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Jean

    I am so pleased you now have a new date and that, actually, the change in date has some positive aspects too. And as you say, knowing that the man himself will be doing the surgery has got to be good.

    Hope you enjoy your few days away.

    Love Tilly xxx
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jean,
    I'm not as far up as you but far enough to have to break the journey.....I'm in Northumberland....we are going to Tenby ...far end of Wales....As it is we stop more times than the normal person would for breaks so we are only going halfway or so {with breaks :lol: } then we have booked into a premier inn for the night. We will start off the next day and we've hired a cottage in Tenby. There are just the 2 of us so it means we can go at our own pace ....I dont have to feel I'm holding others back.....Peter is used to me :lol::lol::lol: and now hobbling along on crutches.....well not exactly speedy gonzales :lol::lol::lol:
    We have a tourer that we use for most of our holidays but fancied Tenby this year and thats a bit far to tow a caravan and the way I am at the minute not the most comfortable. So thats why the cottage...we can still come and go as we please but it will be more comfortable.
    Enjoy your break ....thats nice to have it to look forward to before your op.

    Love
    Hileena
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Weejean, you sound as if you have taken the news on the chin and have managed to see the positives of the situation, good for you.

    As you say it is better to have the op done by an experienced surgeon who you trust. So the countdown begins again.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • weejean
    weejean Member Posts: 346
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks to everyone for your wonderful comments, it means so much to me to have all your support.

    Hileena I hope you have a wonderful holiday, it sounds great :grin:
    Big Hugs
    Jean xx
  • Ankyspond
    Ankyspond Member Posts: 626
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Jean,

    I am so pleased for you, great news that it's all fitting into place and you can have some time away with your husband. Your op date is the same day as our son takes his driving test so it's gonna be a good day all around I hope. Xxxx
    AS Sufferer
    Live, love and enjoy life, live each day as though it's your last!
  • weejean
    weejean Member Posts: 346
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ankyspond wrote:
    Jean,

    I am so pleased for you, great news that it's all fitting into place and you can have some time away with your husband. Your op date is the same day as our son takes his driving test so it's gonna be a good day all around I hope. Xxxx

    Thanks Anky
    Good luck to your son on his driving test :smile:
    Big Hugs
    Jean xx
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi weejean

    Late as ever responding to this post :oops: But I am so pleased that you are not in limbo waiting for another surgery date.

    You can now enjoy a well deservred holiday :smile:

    Take care
    Love Juliepf x