ONE WEEK TO GO Pocket duties required

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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I don't remember taking mine off so that solved the problem of putting them on. I left the hospital with them in situ and left well alone, mind you I had knee surgery (not a replacement) so maybe that's a difference? I dunno. Fret ye not, Barbara, where's there's a will there's a way, where there's talc there's hope and where there's Mr B there's a pair of stronger arms and hands. :wink: ((((())))) DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • lazicat
    lazicat Member Posts: 177
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Barbara
    Hope you've had a lovely break away. Good luck for your operation, I thimk you will be surprised how much better you feel immediately. Its just a case of getting used to how to move about & making sure you rest & sleep and let everyone look after you, as much TLC as possible.
    When I had mine done last summer the hospital didnt use the stockings, had electronic leg massage things on which were fab & kept the blood flowing nicely & no swelling at all, they were on for about 2 days I think & I left hospital without having to have stockings, just flight type exercises. As for showering, I had a shower & hairwash at hospital with help & was fine doing it at home with help , had a seat in shower from OH , which was great , I found it exhausting !
    Im sure it wont be as bad as you think - hope to read an update soon , once again good luck xx Yvonne
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Barbara
    Re the TEDS. Put a plastic bag like a sandwich bag over your foot before the TED is applied. Do not try to gather the stocking as you would with tights or normal stockings as this makes it impossible! I found it soothing to my foot and especially the heels if someone rubbed a moisturiser into it before reapplying it. I was told I could take the stocking off for 1 hour per day to allow for washing/drying of the stocking, however they did give me a spare pair too which made it easier.
    I will see how my appointment goes for time, but not sure you will be wanting anyone visiting apart form family xx
    NB
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Barbara, been having problems with my laptop that is why this is late, I will certainly be in your pocket, I hope you have a lovely weekend away...................Marie xxx
    Smile 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
    day is full of Smiles
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning Barbara, I hope that you enjoy your mini-break, the weather is promising to be lovely. I hope you take your BMW so you can get out and about - this might be one of its last outings, now that's a good thought. ((((())))) DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,147
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Barbara
    have a nice time away. take care i'm thinking about you.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Dear Barbara

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwyIeRYM608

    I am sure hubby will be a great nurse :);)

    Have a lovely weekend. It is going to be hot ;) We are at a wedding reception in central London tomorrow. I shall probably melt away!

    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.
  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I will be there too, Barbara. My hubby is quite good at the stockings now, I have had 3 spinal surgeries in about three and a half years so 18 weeks of teds in total! I had the double whammy in hospital last time - teds and the massage things.

    Good luck next week.
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for all your support...Joan, May, Yvonne, NB, Marie, Elna, and Frogmella
    We have had a lovely weekend away...and now my bag is packed for Hospital...bet you didnt think you would see the day...
    Thanks for all your advice on the stockings..and Elna for the Utube video I never thought of looking on there...
    May thankyou for your support with all that you have going on I will be thinking of you and hubby...
    I would not have got here with out all you lot believe me...
    My letter says 10 30 but while away I had a call of my consultants secretary..and he want me in an hour earlier for an Xray...she hadn't a clue what for ... :?
    So I will ring up tomorrow evening to check there is a bed and for more instructions...
    Love to all of you xxxxxxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Barbara
    I'm ready for pocket duties
    It seems to have come round really quick
    If you have a mini fan I would definitely take it with you it can get very warm in the rooms in this weather unless you are lucky and have a ward with air conditioning
    Hope all goes well
    Maria
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am thinking of you very much. ((((( ))))) DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • Megrose489
    Megrose489 Member Posts: 782
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope that everything goes smoothly for you.

    Meg
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wow today's the day!! It's come round so fast!! I'm in your pocket Barbara! Hope everything goes super well. Big soft ((((HUGS))))
  • DebbieT
    DebbieT Member Posts: 1,033
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It's a little cooler here today, I hope it is for you too Barbara. Been thinking of you all morning ... I wish you a speedy recovery (((( ))))

    I'm in ure pocket ... Oh no, my flake has melted. Oops.Lol xxx
    Healing Hugs
    Debbie.x
  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm thinking of you Barbara. Hope it all goes smoothly. (())
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Gosh I am so glad I joined this forum...you have all been so kind and it has got me here at last.... :) thanks Maria , DD Meg , Bubba, Debbie, and frogmella
    Maria thats a good idea there is certainly air con it still the long old ward of yesteryear, so I will get my mini fan out...I have got baby wipes...face wipes...deodorant for when I come round...anything else you can all think of...will be appreciated...when you all visit bring a good bottle of white wine but I have to have soda in it these days...ruins it I know...but needs must.. :lol:
    Love to all of you xxxxxxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • LignumVitae
    LignumVitae Member Posts: 1,972
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Jumping in late but the twins and I are in your pocket (hence the noise). Thinking of you lovely lady xx
    Hey little fighter, things will get brighter
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,147
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Barbara
    i'm there for you I wish you all the best. are you taking a bottle of orange to flavour your water as you have to drink a jug of water a day.
    have a good night to night.
    i'll be thinking about you tomorrow morning as I go to town.
    take care
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thinking of you Barbara ((((()))))hope all goes well................Marie xx
    Smile 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
    day is full of Smiles
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    (((((()))))) Mig
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Awww bless your cotton socks...thanks LV, Maire, Joan and Mig
    You all have so much going on especially LV with her lovely twins, but yet you take the time to support me, I am very grateful and really could not do it without you all...
    I have taken on board all the advice ...even got the Arnica... :D and Joan I will put some juice in my bag....not long now I just want it out of the way :) phew its warm...I even have a mini fan..... :D
    Love to all of you xxxxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You are still in my thoughts - all will be well. ((((())))) xxx DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Barbara
    I have sent you a pm.
    I will be thinking of you tomorrow xxx It will be the first step towards being rid of those awful hips. And you will soon be in the recovery side with me :wink:
    If you need me at all text me
    ((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))
    NB
  • kentishlady
    kentishlady Member Posts: 809
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Am thinking of you Barbara and will be with you all the way. Take care. Beryl. (((())))
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Barbara
    I'm thinking of you and will be in your pocket all the time.
    Sending you (((((((((())))))))))

    Love
    Hileena

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