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sarahthornton · 29. Sep 2011, 07:44

I think the colour definitely suits me. Thanks to the two of you xx

dreamdaisy · 29. Sep 2011, 09:30

I am pleased to hear that all is going well. Do any exercises you have been told, rest as much as you need and resist the temptation to start tap-dancing again! Keep well. DD

stickywicket · 29. Sep 2011, 10:19

Still purple, Sarah? Wait 'til you get to rainbow!

bertyboy · 29. Sep 2011, 11:34

hello pleased you are home , i had mine last April and yes the sounds are quite interesting :roll: take it easy and do all as told exercise rest elevate and ice all in moderation and you will be on your way to a good recovery x

dorcas · 29. Sep 2011, 11:54

Hi Sarah

so good that you are home and sounding so positive too.

Purple legs? my favourite colour.

How long were you in hospital Sarah?

Hope your recovery and rehab goes smoothly... and that you have family/ friends around to help you.

Iris xx

ironic · 30. Sep 2011, 11:28

Hi Sarah,

Glad you are home and on the way to recovery. Yes those stockings are the bee’s knees aren’t they.

I hope the purple is beginning to fade for you.

You take care of yourself,

Lv, I x

skezier · 30. Sep 2011, 13:29

Hi Sarah,

Glad your back home and hope the purple has faded? Tis good its done and really hope you have a speedy recovery. Cris x

hileena111 · 30. Sep 2011, 14:51

Hi Sarah

Glad you are back.
How are you feeling now?

Lov e
Hileena

elnafinn · 1. Oct 2011, 19:24

So good to hear you are home Sarah. Purple legs, I have bruising around my hip where they took the bone for my neck graft and well, my neck and chest, bruising galore. So you are not alone

I am taking arnica tablets for the bruising since being home. Should have started them before the op, but completely forgot about any bruising that might occur, silly mare that I am!!

I hope that you are getting along ok,

Love
Elna x

sarahthornton · 2. Oct 2011, 15:27

Hi all,

Things are going well so far thank you. I can now lift and bend my leg fairly well whihc is a lot more than I could do this time last week. My legs are now moving on to blues, yellows and greens.

I was in hospital for four days as they needed a bed and I was the youngest in there so got kicked out. My husband had to take extra days off work but thankfully they were ok about it, as long as it isn't a regular occurance.

My staples are coming out on Friday. Should I be worried about that?

I hope you are all feeling well today and enjoying some October sunshine. Thanks for all your thoughts and well wishes, it certainly makes the recovery much easier.

xx

stickywicket · 2. Oct 2011, 15:38

sarahthornton wrote:

My husband had to take extra days off work but thankfully they were ok about it, as long as it isn't a regular occurance.

I'm guessing you're not planning on it being a regular occurence then???

Blues, yellows & greens sounds a bit Van Gogh. You could be worth a fortune, Sarah.

Staple removal? I've never found it a problem. Occasionally one can scratch a little, that's all. You'll be fine.

lalla · 2. Oct 2011, 16:15

Glad you are doing well Sarah, Im sure when the staples are out you will feel more comfy youll be fine ((())) take care Linda

sarahthornton · 4. Oct 2011, 07:23

Well as you know RA can be relied upon to work around your work commitments when planning flare ups and the need for operations so we should be fine!?

Thanks for that. I am hoping it will feel a little less tight afterwards, the process just looked a little brutal.

Thanks again, Sarah x

dreamdaisy · 4. Oct 2011, 10:09

It was my least favourite part of all three ops that involved them but it doesn't last long, and life is a little easier once they are out. Once they are happy that all is healed, then gently - and I mean gently - rub in a little oil into the scar each day, this will help to keep the tissue supple and may minimise scarring. Don't go for the fancy Bio stuff, it's way to expensive. Baby oil or olive oil is just as good. Rubbing the scar will also help nerves cut during the op to come back to life: if the scar tingles just lightly drum your fingers on the tingly bit and that will help to ease matters. The oil and drumming were the best tips from the best physio I have ever had. DD

bertyboy · 4. Oct 2011, 10:39

hi Sarah i will be sat beside you on Friday mine come out on the 10th , I've had a realignment and resurface on my tkr ,had stitches for that different surgeon this time , so i will hold your hand if you hold mine , xx

sarahthornton · 4. Oct 2011, 12:25

Thanks DD, nobody told me that after my shoulder replacement last year, great advice. I did wonder what I could do to help with my tingling scar so thank you. I was given Bio oil as a present but I will definitely try baby oil this time, it is ridiculously expensive.

Bertyboy I will definitely hold your hand if you hold mine, I hope everything went well with the surgery and all is well when the stitches come out. Take care xx

elnafinn · 4. Oct 2011, 12:33

Hi Sarah

Great to hear from you. You are doing well. No need to worry re getting de-stapled. Better out than in as they say

and you will find things easier without them. The staples have done their job, time for the out. :shock: I never look at anything going on, like blood tests, destapling etc, inform the nurse I would rather not have a running commentary, shut my eyes, think of something pleasant and before I know it, they will say it is over. Works every time for me.

Elna x

sarahthornton · 4. Oct 2011, 17:32

Thanks Elna, I will definitely try to avert my eyes. Like all these things I'm sure the thought of it is worse than the actual experience, but I won't know that until it's done. Hope you are feeling well today xx

elnafinn · 4. Oct 2011, 17:50

Thank you for asking, Sarah, I am ok considering that I am only on Day 6 post op from my neck op. I am badly bruised but am taking Arnica tablets which I am sure help to make the bruising fade quicker. I have had two new knees and with the first one, I did not take arnica but with the second one, I did. Unless it was pure fluke, the bruising disappeared faster second time round.

Remember to shut your eyes

Elna x

tjt6768 · 5. Oct 2011, 02:10

morning Sarah. I'm ashamed to say that I missed your post the first time round.. :oops:
It sounds as though you are doing very well. I hope that continues hun.

Best wishes to you and your new bionic knee
PS. Good luck with the staples, I'm sure you'll be fine

frogmorton · 5. Oct 2011, 03:33

Hi Sarah

Really good to see you

and so upbeat too

the stitches will be fine...says l who is prone to the vapours in such situations

Love

Toni xx

valval · 5. Oct 2011, 03:37

no prob with stitches i am sure as you have been through the hard bit god luck val

sarahthornton · 5. Oct 2011, 13:41

Thanks everyone, Elna I'm glad you are doing well. Keep up the good work. I wish I had thought of taking arnica, hindsight is a wonderful thing though as they say.

Thank you tjt and valval, I am hoping the hardest part is what has already happened...

Thank you Toni, I am sure I will be ok. I'm usually ok once I get there, it's just the thought of it beforehand that gives me the collywobbles.

On a happier note, I did go for a walk in the real world today. Only about 100 yards to a coffee shop from the car but still, progress. And the coffee was rather tasty so a pleasant reward.

Hope everyone is having a good day and not too windswept xx

bertyboy · 8. Oct 2011, 07:27

hi Sarah just checking how things went on Friday with you staples , hope all went well and you are progressing well xx

sarahthornton · 8. Oct 2011, 10:55

Hi bertyboy, thanks for your message. All went well yesterday. It wasn't too bad really. Knee sore today but trying to keep it moving. How are you feeling about Monday? what time is your appointment? Just so I know what time I'm needed for hand holding duties. Hope it goes well xxx

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