day 5 after my op

babytiger
babytiger Member Posts: 360
edited 16. Feb 2013, 14:48 in Living with Arthritis archive
Well midnight got all my wires,machines disconnected but feel like I've been hit with a sledgehammer,hopefully physio will be round soon so as I can get some movement.what a laugh we,re having.in a ward with 3 other women,3 knees n 1 hip, we were getting into bother last night for giggling at 11pm.one of lassies gave us a fright this morning,she was on her way to loo on Zimmer,got there then fainted ,well alarms crash team there
Talk about being efficient,we were s
In shock for her. But she ok now,she just so embarrassed coz she peed all the way along the corridor

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I hope you'll feel better once the physio's been, Eileen.

    Ah the cameraderie of the ortho ward! I remember it well. I hope the lady who fainted is OK now.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • lululu
    lululu Member Posts: 486
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hope you recover well and are soon back on your feet.
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    They will be throwing you out at this rate :lol: ...I do find you can make some good friends in hospital ...suppose you are all in the same boat..
    You carry on improving ...I will have everything crossed for a pain free knee..xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Eileen

    Its lovely how you all get on in hospital isn't it? I made some good friends and we all bounced off each other, bringing in bits from our visitors....
    I didn't like it when they took out the catheter as couldn't pee for ages and the other end, god it was driving me round the bend!....Fainted too over lunch...
    You sound like you are in great spirits....Keep it up...When you getting out?

    Elaineexxx
    babytiger wrote:
    Well midnight got all my wires,machines disconnected but feel like I've been hit with a sledgehammer,hopefully physio will be round soon so as I can get some movement.what a laugh we,re having.in a ward with 3 other women,3 knees n 1 hip, we were getting into bother last night for giggling at 11pm.one of lassies gave us a fright this morning,she was on her way to loo on Zimmer,got there then fainted ,well alarms crash team there
    Talk about being efficient,we were s
    In shock for her. But she ok now,she just so embarrassed coz she peed all the way along the corridor
  • blueknees
    blueknees Member Posts: 90
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Sounds like a typical girls night out in Liverpool :D

    Keep on keeping on and you'll soon be on the mend :)
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Eileen

    So pleased to hear that you are having a great social life atm! ;):)

    Don't worry, the physio will sort you out. :D I was a drama queen in hossie too and fainted as I got out of bed, for the first time post op, well on the way back. I warned them I usually do it and they were ready for me! When I came round I thought I had got back to the bed ok but was told otherwise. :roll: All buzzing round me, windows flung open, bed raised. I am told I perhaps do not breathe deeply enough when getting up for the first time post op.

    Hope today goes well for you and your new found friends.

    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.
  • barry2013
    barry2013 Member Posts: 151
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    elnafinn wrote:
    Hi Eileen

    So pleased to hear that you are having a great social life atm! ;):)

    Don't worry, the physio will sort you out. :D I was a drama queen in hossie too and fainted as I got out of bed, for the first time post op, well on the way back. I warned them I usually do it and they were ready for me! When I came round I thought I had got back to the bed ok but was told otherwise. :roll: All buzzing round me, windows flung open, bed raised. I am told I perhaps do not breathe deeply enough when getting up for the first time post op.

    Hope today goes well for you and your new found friends.

    Sounds like all's going well, I was in a private room, but we all use to drop into each other once we were up and about, hope you are home by now.
    Barry.

    Hugs
    Elna x
  • babytiger
    babytiger Member Posts: 360
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Physio been round this morning and is well chuffed with my bend.....im well. Chuffed with my bend too.she's had me along corridor with crutches which I found really tiring.she also said I had to try walk with my leg rather than my hip which I use,like she says it will come to me.maybe try stairs this afternoon if I feel. Like.
    Am bored now coz they've moved me to other end of ward in a single room,they needed my bed for theatre patient coming down
    I might have a wander later on although its a fair distance,well to my tortoise legs it is.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,322
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Nah Eileen!!

    They moved you 'cause you been naughty giggling and keeping the place awake :)

    Serioulsy I am so very pleased for you - thsi time it is going according to plan l think. BRILLIANT :D

    If you try those stairs please be careful

    Love

    Toni xxx

    Ps have you got a telly?
  • babytiger
    babytiger Member Posts: 360
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Toni. I've just been along trying the stairs,funny trying to get up,down hanging onto crutch.shes getting in touch with Scunthorpe physio this afternoon to get me in 1st thing next week but if I have any problems with hosp or physio to call her or if I feel my knee stiffening up at all I've to call. Her so they really looking after me.cant fault them in anything,would def come back here again
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Eileen

    I found it funny doing steps as we only have one into our bungalow..so when I was going for my daily walks at home going out the door I had to think about what leg goes first, sounds stupid but I had to say to myself "operated leg first going down steps" and "operated leg last going up steps"....Sounds like a great ward/room you are in and I guess you would miss the other patients but you may get a sounder sleep..

    Elainexx
    babytiger wrote:
    Hi Toni. I've just been along trying the stairs,funny trying to get up,down hanging onto crutch.shes getting in touch with Scunthorpe physio this afternoon to get me in 1st thing next week but if I have any problems with hosp or physio to call her or if I feel my knee stiffening up at all I've to call. Her so they really looking after me.cant fault them in anything,would def come back here again
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Eileen, you are getting along famously and of course you are getting VIP treatment and quite right too after all you have been through previously.

    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.
  • babytiger
    babytiger Member Posts: 360
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    day 6
    had a bad night last night but my own stupid fault
    .pushing myself again,walked the corridor 2 times and boy was I in agony.today not too bad,waiting for docs coming round (they on there way ) then hopefully call hubby. To come pick me up
  • MerryChapman
    MerryChapman Member Posts: 45
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Take care ( don't overdo it!) and I hope you get to go home today xxx
  • barry2013
    barry2013 Member Posts: 151
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Got everything crossed you get home today.
    Barry.
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Eileen :)

    I guess we all overdo it a few times and get the wake up call that it was just a tad too much enthusiasm too early on post op. Did it myself. :oops: :lol:

    :D Enjoy your weekend back home and remember the RICE Code: REST, ICE, COMPRESSION, ELEVATE. :lol: Physio exercises too.

    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.
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Home again? Brilliant. But do remember you've a lot of convalescing to do yet. Stick with Elna's advice and you won't go far wrong.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,322
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Are you home Eileen?? :shock:

    I do hope so. I also hope you will be taking it a wee bit easier than you did yesterday. I am so pleased this has been such a positive experience for you :)

    Listen to your Aunty Elna :wink:

    Love

    Toni xxx

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