Pocket duties for me plz?

cloud9
cloud9 Member Posts: 385
edited 7. Oct 2011, 13:51 in Living with Arthritis archive
I thought I wouldn't have to go back for stitches out until Friday 14th but I had a letter telling me to go on the 7th :shock: I'll be very nervous cos I know they're gonna hurt me so I can't vouch for the stability of my pockets. At least I'll get an idea of what he's done because all I know right now is that it hurts!! I have to be there at 1.30pm and will be taking some chocolates for my wonderfully good looking surgeon and bickies for the nurses and casting room staff.
Sue (Cloud9)
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  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Cloud

    Count me in for pocket duty on friday. I will bring chocs too, but I must warn you I am a bit messy with choc. I dont know how I do it but I always end up sittin on some :lol:

    Hopefully your stiches won't hurt as much as you think. I was terrified of having stitches out. But it didn't hurt one bit. I didn't look and was pleasantly surprised when she said ...ALL DONE :grin:

    Hugs & courage
    Juliepf x
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ooh Cloud... you really know how to spoil people :wink: ... chocolates for the surgeon and biccies for the nursing staff.! they'll definitely take extra care now when removing your stitches. :lol:

    I'll be with you in spirit on Friday...... I'm sure all will go well and as Julie said.. :???: don't look and it'll be over in a min :grin:

    Iris xxx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Aw, dear Sue,

    Of course you want support with this, especially after looking after others on the forum and the medical staff with gifts.. :smile: They will not hurt, you my lovely, when you have the stitches out and if they do a tiny bit, it will not be intentional, keep deep breathing, eyes shut and think, better out than in and it will soon be over. What a lovely thought taking in goodies for the surgeon and medics. Will you give the pressies out before or after the stitches are out? I will be thinking of you on the 7th and I know it will go ok for you.

    Sending over gentle hugs
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,026
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Cris has asked me to add (she has dongle problems) she and the employers will be there...

    and of course l will too.

    Love

    toni xx
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Will be there in pocket,only hope its not too warm we will be in a mess with all the chocolate. :lol: Mig
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'll be with you Cloud. I had my 28 staples/clips removed recently and only a couple stung a bit, I asked for gas and air beforehand but the district nurse didn't have any :roll: :lol:
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi will be there can i pinch a bicky lol will be good honest well almost unless they hurt you then will bite them val
    val
  • tonesp
    tonesp Member Posts: 844
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I didn't even feel them take my staples out You won't even notice it BUT I'll be there for you :wink::wink::wink:
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I will be in pocket duty, think you may need extra chocolate for us lot...mind you I wont be eating much :eek: :oops: honestly... :lol:
    Good Luck Im sure you will be fine..
    Love
    Barbara
  • cloud9
    cloud9 Member Posts: 385
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You're all so sweet. Of course there will be enough chocolate to go around. If you want to see how cute my surgeon is, (Mark Farrar), just google him. :lol: He can have his chocolate just whenever he wants it cos I usually get a bit of a cuddle from him 8)
    Sue (Cloud9)
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Of course I'll be there for pocket duty.....sorry just catching up with things.
    I dont think they sould hurt.....mine didnt.....just close your eyes and think lovely thoughts :lol: for a few minutes.

    Love
    Hileena
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh bless you of course you are apprehensive, but as some of the others have said don’t look and concentrate on your breathing and you will be fine.
    I will be in your pocket as well.

    Now did some mention chocolate! :grin:
    Lv, I x
  • cacyhi
    cacyhi Member Posts: 150
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sue, after what you did for me today - you know I will be there in your pocket on Friday for you. Is it a good sign that that want to take the stitches out earlier than you thought!!! I realise the one lucky stroke Ive had was the fact that I had dissolvable stitches!!! What would you like me to bring ? Im thinking some soothing aromatherapy oil - my favourite is sweet orange which is quite uplifting in moments of stress. I said to my plaster room staff today that the next time I go back I will be taking them goodies (they certainly deserve them).
    CAROL (Cacyhi)
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    count me and Ra in too hun.. :grin:
    I guess I'm a bit weird as I really like that feeling when they pull stitches out. It's the best part :shock: :???: :lol:

    Best of luck :wink:
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  • lalla
    lalla Member Posts: 138
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sue will be in your pocket on Friday, you will be fine having them out and anywhere that feels a bit tight /pulling now, will instantly feel better, ,look forward to you messaging in and saying we were right!(((()))) Take care Linda
  • cloud9
    cloud9 Member Posts: 385
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I don't know Carol, I'm guessing that they maybe just want to check that everything is still in the place they wanted it. I know they won't take out the stitches unless they're sure I'm healed.
    I know what you mean Tony, it can be a kind of strangely nice feeling when they come out. (I'm just really scared in case they find another haematoma! :???: ) Although, that may be another reason why they're calling me in early........better safe than sorry I suppose.
    Sue (Cloud9)
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    count me in for pocket duties :grin:

    I hope that things go really smoothly for you. Sometimes (most times for me :roll: ) the fear of these things is a lot worse than reality.

    will be thinking of you. I hope you've got large pockets, as littlelegs says she's coming too - she likes to hoover up the crumbs/chocs/biscuits/ crisps etc :wink:

    hugs (((())))
    WOnky
  • cloud9
    cloud9 Member Posts: 385
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ok, pockets all cleared out and lots of snuggly pillows and blankets for you all. I managed to have a shower today AND get my jeans on!!! I look quite presentable. Are you all ready? I'm leaving at 12.45pm :grin:
    Sue (Cloud9)
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You will be fine Sue, had a shower and got your jeans on, you are doing well :grin: and finding the time to call in her too. Bless you. :smile:

    Love
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • cloud9
    cloud9 Member Posts: 385
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thankyou Elna. You're a real sweetheart. XX
    Sue (Cloud9)
  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just wanted to say i shall be with you, especially if there are chocolates.. all us ladies love chocolates.. :lol:
    (((((X)))))
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  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope there's room for alittle one!! I'll be there with you cloud! Just think you'll be more comfortable without those staples! Take care and big hugs. Pocket duties available again from me if needed! :)
  • cloud9
    cloud9 Member Posts: 385
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thankyou :grin:
    Sue (Cloud9)
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck, Sue. Hope it goes well.
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  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi

    just popping in to say I hope everything has gone well for you, and that hopefully you're now home with a cuppa and have your feet up.

    take care
    WOnky xxx

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