Just to complicate matters further . . .

kellerman

Hello DD, So no pocket duties just kind thoughts. Well mine are on the way. You'll be fine DD though you'd better practice typing with your toes as you'll be missed on here. May xx

Numptydumpty

Well, I'm pleased you have your injections sorted, that's one less thing to worry about
Of course I'll be thinking about you, and those thoughts will be of the "kind" variety.
Take care DD, you are a very special lady.
Fondest wishes,
Numpty

salamander

Glad to hear it. Good luck next week.

dreamdaisy

Thank you all for your kind words. It's been a lousy few weeks and oddly enough I hope that the the time from 20 November to 02 December may well prove to be the time he and me need to settle things a little. If not, rest assured you lot won't be the first to know. Je suis une DiscombobulatedDaisy.

valval

can not the comunity nurse come and do them you will not be up to going out it stupid to tell you to will not do you any good even 6 hours sat on chair in hospital knocked me for 6 an op well you will not stand a chance am thinking of you ((())) will be in pocket with bucket need it at moment so will have pocket to my self unless they fetch shwer caps

dreamdaisy

It's all resolved, valval, one of the rheumatology nurses will pop in and do it on her way into town which is very kind of her. I think we should have a whip-round and get you a pink rhisestone-encrusted bucket, don't you? At least you could sparkle in your distress. DD

cherrybim

So pleased to hear that all is resolved DD

I've been pondering on your quandary, viz a viz keeping in touch, and if my memory serves me correctly, I could type and play the piano immediately after the op. It's the picking up and carrying that's the very devil

We'll all be with you in spirit, of that I'm sure

Very best of British as they say.

dreamdaisy

MOS expressly told me NOT to type, hold a 'phone or do any of the usual things until the bandages have been removed and the wounds checked, so I shall chat with him again on Tuesday and, if that remains the case, I shall obey. I guess different surgeons have different views - and patients vary too. I've been practising standing up without pushing off any surfaces - it's hard on the knees and ankles! DD

stickywicket

Mm I always go by what mine tells me. I do get the impression, from being on here, that there are lots of ways of doing everything surgical. Mine's always worked for me so I'll stick with his instructions.

Re standing up - it might help at first if Mr DD stands in front of you, not doing anything other than standing there. Knowing that you won't be allowed to either fall flat on your face or backwards somehow means the effort required is slightly less but nonetheless works.

RosieGlow

As I only post rather sporadically, I just want to wish you well for your op DD. I`m sure you will be fine. It`s amazing how resourseful we become when needs must.

I just laughed at Cherrybim saying that she could play the piano after her op. I wondered if she could play it before, or was that an added bonus!!.........Rosie.x.

dreamdaisy

Thank you for your post, RosieGlow, it is kind of you to take the time and trouble to wish me well. I used to play the piano but haven't done so now for over thirty years - I doubt I'll be trying again any time soon! I wouldn't mind starting my double bass again though - now that's a thought . . . . . . . DD

stickywicket

Why not? However, I suggest you get this op over first :roll:

Mat48

I'm coming into all this from some far flung world DD but I think many husbands deal with stress and bereavement in a hide it under the carpet and seal off the worn bits and put the armchair over the lumpy bits so you will probably both be on short straws of different kinds. He's probably more apprehensive at the prospect of injecting you than he's letting on.

But forgive my ignorance - why is Humira easier to inject than MTX please? My OH is a care worker so should be robust about such stuff but on the one occasion I've injected MXT in his presence he looks like he's going to keel over in a swoon the big Jessie!

Last question/ suggestion; could your practice nurse in the GP surgery not inject you with both drugs under the circs? My practice nurse gave me my injectable MTX training and I'm only the second patient in the practice who takes it in this way - the other is apparantly on anti-tnf and has taken MTX by injection for many years so this is a new thing for the nurses here. So would one of your practice nurses not be willing to do this for you while your hands are out of action? It might spare Mr DD another worry to store under the carpet?

applerose

Glad you've got the injections sorted out. One less thing to worry about. ou seem to be very good at working things out so I'm sure you will manage with standing up and other things. Could you OH maybe update us after your op? Hope all goes well and you recover quickly.

dreamdaisy

Hi Mat48. Humira comes in a pre-filled pen, two caps have to be removed then it's press and wince - the needle itself cannot be seen. The meth syringes are the classic type which require flicking to shunt any air bubbles to the top then a needle attached. I can understand his reluctance with that one! Hopefully by the second week I will be able to meth myself but if not no matter, I'll either go to the hospital or have a quiet word with Nicey Nurse! As for his 'carpet', well, I reckon it's pretty clean under there, we have been chatting about things and he's easy in his mind that he did all he could.

Hello Applerose, my PA is sorted and will hopefully relay news if there is some to pass on. All will be well, I have no doubt about that! DD

Mat48

Oh thanks for explaining - I can see why Mr DD wouldn't want to do that with the meth now. Mine comes in pre packed kit and I wasn't told to shake re air bubbles etc - its just called Methject - but perhaps it changes for higher doses - I'm only on 15mg.

My OH lost his dad this year too but like yours he's a dab hand with carpets. Best of luck with the op and all the ensuing stuff too. Mat x

tjt6768

Oh DD. I'm sorry I've only just seen this thread hun. If there is owt i can do just let me know. I'm a good shot with a bow n arrow as I have only recently discovered. So maybe i could help with the jabs lol
You would have to have a tattoo of an apple on the 'target' spot though else i may miss :shock:

Xxxx

diamond

Hi DD not been on forum recently posting just want to wish you well with your forthcoming op.Take care.(((( ))))

villier

DD hope all goes well tomorrow you brave lassie, my thoughts are with you and Mr DD, going to be tough on both of you, I am sure your PA will do a wonderful job of keeping us up to date with your progress..........tc...............Marie some Scottish ((((()))))s xx

julie47

Hi DD

I have just dropped in (via M1) lol to wish you well for tomorrow.

I am not on the forum as much but you know that I am thinking of you LOTS

Take care my lovely

Love Juliepf x