Still in hospital...thought I would pop on to say hi.
sailrib
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Had triple fusion 11 days ago and I'm still in hospital.
Surgeon has never in 23 years seen a foot like mine when he opened me up. MRI didn't show what he found, he was amazed.
Not allowed to get out of bed as I get instant swelling as soon as I stand upright and my toes turn blue/purple and I'm unable to move them.
Hoping to be out soon and back on line.
Ended up in High Dependency Unit after operation for 3 days. Surgery took 4 1/2 hours.
Keep smiling everyone
Surgeon has never in 23 years seen a foot like mine when he opened me up. MRI didn't show what he found, he was amazed.
Not allowed to get out of bed as I get instant swelling as soon as I stand upright and my toes turn blue/purple and I'm unable to move them.
Hoping to be out soon and back on line.
Ended up in High Dependency Unit after operation for 3 days. Surgery took 4 1/2 hours.
Keep smiling everyone
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Gosh!!!!
Your poor foot and poor poor you :shock: The surgeon must have wanted you to understand just how bad it was. Lets' hope you can do him proud, over time, with a good recovery
I do hope you are coping ok? have you got plenty to do there and do you have a 'release date' yet0 -
Am so sorry to hear you are still in hospital and having a rough time. Hope you can escape before too long. It does sound as though it was quite a major op and you will have to take things very gradually. I wish you as speedy a recovery as possible.
Let us know how you are getting on. Take care. Beryl0 -
Wow, you have been through it haven't you. My heart goes out to you. I do hope that you will be sent home soon. It must be driving you mad in there. Lets hope things really start to pick up for you. Shall look forward for when you do come home and you start posting again. Here are some hugs of comfort for you ((()))Karen xx0
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And you're telling us to keep smiling
It sounds more like long haul than quick fix, sailrib, but all the more reason to get things right and not overdo it at first.
I hope things go well and, despite the surgeon's difficulties, he'll have made a big difference to your future.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
My very best wishes for your recovery Sailrib0
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Awww bless..its good to hear from you only I'm so sorry the op turned out to be harder than they thought, no wonder you had all that pain.
Wishing you a speedy recovery...and hope the let you home very soon xxLove
Barbara0 -
Gosh- sending you gentle hugs ((((((( ))))))).
Really hope that you start to feel better soon.
Deb xx0 -
hope your up and about soon ,dont envy your past few days !!!! ,keep your chin up and hopefully all will be kay soon take care wishing you well x0
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Ooer, maybe you will merit your own article in the Lancet :shock: not really the sort of fame you're after is it.
Best wishes and get well soon!0 -
Phew, you've really been through the mill haven't you
I hope you recover well and quickly.
All the best,
Numpty0 -
Thanks everyone. Got out of hospital this morning, I'm happy to be out and smell the fresh air0
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Great news, hope you have a comfortable weekend.x0
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the last time I had that opperation had six weeks in plaster & then in air boot for six months , that was in 2009 & they done my right ankle 8 years earlier
will they need to do your other ankle sometime & how long do they want you in the air boot ? , at least you find that joint dont hurt unless youre like myself & need the main ankle joint done as well some time , all good fun0 -
Hello sailrib, I apologise for not being around but I am going through a difficult time at the moment.
That was some op, wasn't it? I am pleased to read that you are now home and I hope the healing and recuperation can properly begin. I wish you well. DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0 -
Glad you're home take it easy. Mig0
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Here's wishing you a speedy recovery Sailrib!!!When it rains, look for rainbows. When it's dark, look for stars0
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sorry sailrib didn't see your post until now, I am so glad you are now home, you seem so positive and I wish you well.........tc............Marie
xxSmile a while and while you smile
smile another smile and soon there
will be miles and miles of smiles
just because you smiled I wish your
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Very happy to be home. Hospital seems already to be a distance memory.
Having a miniature dachshund now and being in a cast for 3 months with no weight bearing is causing trouble. My dog is so small and having to deal with her is making me go on the floor about 20 times a day which properly won't help my recovery.0 -
hi sailrib
wishing you a full recovery, quickly, so that you can get those new shoes on>
Cris0
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