Just to say

clanckyclara
clanckyclara Member Posts: 32
edited 7. Jun 2012, 19:10 in Community Chit-chat archive
Hello everyone
I just want to say that I am feeling really so much better today.
I've had a bit of a rough ride the last few weeks both emotionally and physically and it has been wonderful to share some of your time, advice and comments on this forum.
It reminds me that there are brighter days and it is not all doom and gloom.
The nerve pain in my legs has eased a bit now which is such a joy, I just have to keep myself in check a bit now and try not to do too much too soon.
I'm off for my pre-op today for foot and ankle surgery - hopefully I'll find out a little more about post-op rehab etc.
Thanks to you all for keeping my (several) chins up.
Clanky

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  • mellman01
    mellman01 Member Posts: 5,306
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi clanky thanks for saying so, this lot are such a great bunch aern't they, I remember when I first time I came on here I was all on me own I was really low and thought no one could understand how I felt then I found this Oasis and it really made a big difference for me, they supported me through times of pain and depression and the advice is always a simple post away these days.
    Anyway let us know how you get on, best of luck and hope to hear from you soon.

    Mell
  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Clanky, good luck with the pre op.
    But I didn't know Rehab had had an op!
    Numpty
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Glad you are a little better will be thinking of you.Mig
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You are more than welcome, clanky, it's our pleasure. We all struggle from time to time and the forum is a great place for support and encouragement. I saw a wonderful Garfield cartoon recently, I hope I can explain it!

    Picture 1. Jon drinking from a mug and saying 'This has been a good day.'

    Picture 2. Jon smiling and Garfield thinking 'It has?'

    Picture 3. Jon still smiling and Garfield thinking 'Man, I should have been paying attention.'

    Goood luck with the pre-op appointment. 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
    Hi

    glad you are feeling a little better today, and I hope your pre-op's went well.

    Thinking of you
    love Julie Pf x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ah Clanky

    Thank you so much :D we dont thank each other enough on here do we?

    Hope all went well for you with the pre-op.

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    We dont really need to ,we all know its meant,but its good to hear it now and then.Mig
  • prefabkid47
    prefabkid47 Member Posts: 1,316
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Clanky
    May I ask what ankle surgery are you likely to have (underwent ankle surgery myself last year)
    Ron
    ''Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy''. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
  • Colin1
    Colin1 Member Posts: 1,769
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Glad your feeling better and hope the pre op goes ok
    Colin
    WHEN GOD GIVES YOU LEMONS MAKE LEMONADE
  • clanckyclara
    clanckyclara Member Posts: 32
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    prefabkid47 wrote:
    Hi Clanky
    May I ask what ankle surgery are you likely to have (underwent ankle surgery myself last year)
    Ron
    prefabkid47 wrote:
    Hi Clanky

    Hi Ron,
    I'm ashamed to say I'm no entirely sure. I saw consultant 6 months ago but due to illness in the family which was totally occupying my time and thoughts didn't follow it up.
    They've put me back on the waiting list and I will see the consultant again next visit. Yesterday turned out to be just weight, height etc.
    I have fallen arches (as many of us do) but also foot turns out and tilts so needs to be turned and realigned with the ankle. Hopefully this will help my balance and reduce pain
    They said that it is often done using epidural but because of my spinal issues will probably be unable to do this.
    What did you have done Ron and how was the recovery for you? I'm not sure what to expect.
    Clanky
  • clanckyclara
    clanckyclara Member Posts: 32
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hey all,
    Thanks for your replies. Yesterday turned out to be just about height, weight, blood pressure etc. and I will go again to meet OTs and consultant closer to operation date.
    I was a little disconcerted by the height though - I demand a recount!! According to them I am now 5ft 4" which means that somewhere I have lost 2.5 inches in height. Who has it? I want it back. :?
    On the bright side I realise that I'm not getting fatter at all!!! I am merely getting squashed into a more oval shape. :lol:
    Clanky
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    wonderful way to look at it hun lol...
    I've lost about two inches in height over the past however many years it's been.. Told it could only be the spine...
    Mell knows what a shortarse I am.. But I'm a lot arder than him lol..
    Best wishes for the op when the day comes and I'm pleased you're feeling better mi dear :D
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