Orthopaedics here I come.

dreamdaisy
dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
edited 8. Aug 2011, 05:00 in Living with Arthritis archive
The hospital have just rung. Next Friday, 3.30pm. Yikes. DD
Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
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  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck! xx
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    not to long to worry about it good luck val
    val
  • jillyb1
    jillyb1 Member Posts: 1,725
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Will be with you in spirit , DD , large pockets needed please as I'm bringing Betsy dog along . Thinking of you ; Jillyb
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hey hey ..... great news dd but understandibly terrifying too.

    I will also be in your pocket and wish you luck with your appointment.

    thinking of you

    love juliepf x
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD,

    Good and well overdue!

    They should help you and I imagine you will go on the replacement list as well?

    I know its a bit scary but this could so get the ball rolling and improve your life 100x!

    Will be in your pockets, thats me, the lodgers and the employers... though I can't vouch for any of them being house trained :lol:

    Leaving (((( )))) and a hope bucket with **** dish of go easy on Flo draft :wink: Cris xx
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope you have big pockets hubby wants to go in as well hes a big lad,good luck .Mig
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hey DD

    "Yikes" would probably be my first reponse too :shock: but I am so glad you finally have your appointment. At least you will then have more of an idea of what's what, rather than being in limbo.

    I'll be there in your pocket too on Friday (if I can find room in amongst the other peeps and the menagerie) :lol:

    Tillyxxx
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 5. Aug 2011, 10:25
    Hi DD
    Well thats not much time to worry about it.....but YIKES would be my first reaction as well :lol:
    I'll be there for pocket duty.....have to get the crutches in as well.
    Good luck
    Love
    Hileena
  • rugbygirl
    rugbygirl Member Posts: 691
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD

    Glad you are getting something sorted although I can imagine your shock. Count me in for pocket duties- I'll pack the sarnies so we have got something to munch on
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  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD.
    i'm pleased you have that i hope things will be sorted out for you and you will have a bit less pain.
    i will be there next friday.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • Poppyg1rl
    Poppyg1rl Member Posts: 1,245
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD,
    Will be in your pocket, don't fret, all will be well. Hugs and strength sweetie ((())) Xxx
    'grá agus solas'
    'Love and Light' translated from Irish. X
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Je suis crying. You lovely, lovely people, thank you so much for all your messages of support. I will, basically, be wearing a gazebo-type garment to make sure you can all fit with comfort, dogs, Ark, big lads (cor! I like big lads! :grin: ) crutches and all. I must confess that I am not the slightest bit apprehensive, if anything I am excited. Daft or what? :roll: The conversation will probably go summat like this.

    Him. 'Ye gods woman, how have you coped with this degree of OA in both knees for so long and with such grace?' (Of course he will say that. :grin: )

    Me. 'I don't know, one just does.'

    Him. 'Yup, you urgently need surgery, I can fit you in for August 2013.'

    Me. 'I can take any cancellation slot, I can be at the hospital in five minutes.'

    Him. 'That is a cancellation slot.'

    Me. 'Oh.'

    I can't wait. This time next week I will be on my way to the hospital for the third day in a row. I know how to live. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi DD i am very pleased for you and will be in your pocket to , and whatever they do and suggest will make all the difference ,and it happens soon xx
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    dreamdaisy wrote:
    Je suis crying. You lovely, lovely people, thank you so much for all your messages of support. I will, basically, be wearing a gazebo-type garment to make sure you can all fit with comfort, dogs, Ark, big lads (cor! I like big lads! :grin: ) crutches and all. I must confess that I am not the slightest bit apprehensive, if anything I am excited. Daft or what? :roll: The conversation will probably go summat like this.

    Him. 'Ye gods woman, how have you coped with this degree of OA in both knees for so long and with such grace?' (Of course he will say that. :grin: )

    Me. 'I don't know, one just does.'

    Him. 'Yup, you urgently need surgery, I can fit you in for August 2013.'

    Me. 'I can take any cancellation slot, I can be at the hospital in five minutes.'

    Him. 'That is a cancellation slot.'

    Me. 'Oh.'

    I can't wait. This time next week I will be on my way to the hospital for the third day in a row. I know how to live. DD


    :lol: DD your little play did make me laugh :lol:

    Your sense of humor is brilliant.

    I think you will be one of the lucky ones though and it will be july.....2013 :lol:

    Have a good weekend
    Love juliepf x
  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    DD I do love your story. And I am so pleased that you got your call. I will be in your pocket with everyone else, wouldn't miss it, do you have big pockets, you'll need them.


    Karen xx
    Karen xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hey julie47pf! That typical Julie joke has made me laugh! Vous et moi et tres similar on the humour front, non? Je suis chortling like mad! :lol:
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • Ankyspond
    Ankyspond Member Posts: 626
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck DD, HOPE IT HELPS. XXX
    AS Sufferer
    Live, love and enjoy life, live each day as though it's your last!
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am very, very pleased for you.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • mp1952
    mp1952 Member Posts: 425
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thats excellent news DD. I really think this is the light at the end of the tunnel for you..

    Marion x
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    DD, that is GREAT news.

    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.
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It's indeed a light of some sort, but a new knee (or two) may not necessarily help the ankles, won't help the toes or sacros, and as for the rest of it . . . . . but it should help the overall quality of life, yes? I am feeling uncharacteristically flat. Got me heart's desire and just feel, 'So what?' Boot up the Harris required, please. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh dear dear dd... here goes......

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    Come on my lovely.......positive attitude here please. :smile:

    The new knee (s) will make a difference and may even reduce pain in ankles and toes cause you will not be walking to compensate for your knee pain.

    I send you some positive tthoughts and hope that you feel better as your day goes on

    Take care
    Love Juliepf x
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Bless you but that is far too kind and much too gentle. I have no idea what is up with me, I can only put it down to the fact that my left knee is really giving me gip. Grrrr. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD
    Next Friday :eek: right we will all be there in pockets duties...scared is understandable....to be honest thats all I ever do.....wishing you well with it all....and I love your little play.. :lol:
    Love
    Barbara
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Bless you Barbara, truth to tell I am not scared, not in the slightest. I never have been and never will be 'cos, despite everything that has happened in the past I still believe that doctors and appointments and surgeons are there to help, and sometimes they actually do! :smile: I think it's the uncertainty that is getting at me, the fact that he might turn round and say 'For crying out loud woman, I have some seriously ill/affected patients on my list, don't waste my time.' I must remember to take my ice-gripper sticks. Just in case.

    Ah, Mr DD has just brought me a pint of Black Sheep in my Barry-the-Otter glass, that is utter perfection. (Barry-the-Otter glass was bought in Beer - yes it IS a place, in November 2008, in honour of the local Otter Brewery.)

    Ye gods. I don't know where I am or what I think. Flamin' Norah. Roll on 168 hours hence, I may have a clearer idea by then. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben