POCKET DUTIES PLEASE

hileena111
hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
edited 4. Oct 2013, 05:59 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi All
It's not until Friday......but I have an appointment with the Orthopaedic
Surgeon who did my first THR. I'm sure what he wants is to discuss the 2nd THR :o It had been booked for 4 months after the first one but was cancelled by him because he thought it might be referred pain from my back. Most of you will have heard this before :lol:
But the day is approaching fast and I still do not know what to do when the question comes up
Pathetic...I know
Love
Hileena
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  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Count me in hileena. No its not pathetic it is a very big descision too make, one, I don't know if I could make, we will all be there whatever you decide..................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
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Eileen count me in...I am coming has your spokesperson... :D and holding hand duties xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks Marie and Barbara
    I think this time I'm going to need all the hand holding and support you have spare :wink:

    Love
    Hileena
  • kentishlady
    kentishlady Member Posts: 809
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'll be with you too, Hileena. Can understand how you must feel. Hope it goes well for you. Beryl. ((())) xx
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sounds like a big decision to make so not pathetic at all. I'll be there with the others.
    Christine
  • sailrib
    sailrib Member Posts: 327
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good Luck with things :)
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks everyone for your support

    Love
    Hileena
  • thistlegirl
    thistlegirl Member Posts: 229
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    count me in. I haven't had any replacements yet so I can't really give you any advice but I can be in your pocket!

    Thistle
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm a good hand holder :D

    See what he says and advises, Hileena. You won't have to make a decision on the spot. Take Mr H with you as an extra pair of ears. Good luck!
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Hileena
    Count me in! As someone who has 2 hips replaced and back problems too, I understand your concerns. I hope your surgeon is able to give you enough information so you can make an informed decision. But remember, you do not need to make a decision on the day, or if you do go on the list you can always reconsider if you don`t feel ready. If you ever need a chat pm me x
    Good luck x
    NB
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I will be there - if your hands are being held by the others then I will hold Mr H's. :wink: DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Thistle, SW, NB and DD
    Thanks for the support.

    SW...I will have my extra pair of ears with me :lol:

    NB....You have had a lot of operations....I know you must be pretty expert at this now :wink:
    I know I don't have to make the decision on the day but I probably will one way or the other.......If I left it I don't think I would be any closer to working out an answer :roll:

    DD.....I'm sure Mr H will be happy to have you hold his hand :lol:

    Love
    Hileena
  • dibdab
    dibdab Member Posts: 1,498
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Count me in too- but my hands are sore so I'll just stand beside and smile and think positive thoughts if that's okay!
    Deb x
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Deb
    That's great
    Sorry about your hands

    Love
    Hileena
  • ouchpotato
    ouchpotato Member Posts: 453
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Book me a place too Hileena, I'll be there.
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Ouch
    I'll try and get you a good seat :wink:

    Love
    Hileena
  • Toots
    Toots Member Posts: 483
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Happy to report for hand holding Hileena, I'll be there x
    Toots x
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Hileena
    I will be there for you have they told you how bad your hip is.
    take care
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Is there room for me too?
    Maria :)
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Thanks toots,

    Of course there's room Maria :lol:

    Joan......When the first hip was done 3 and a half {closer to 4 years ago } he said one was almost as bad as the other.....One was slightly worse so he did that first but had me booked in for 4 months later for the 2nd one :roll: They cancelled it :roll:

    Love
    Hileena
  • Boomer13
    Boomer13 Member Posts: 1,931
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I see I left my name off the list......count me in too, Hileena.

    xxAnna
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry Anna
    I'm only getting back to this now......
    Thanks for coming along :wink:
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    I think most of you know how undecided I am about a hip replacement and am seeing the ortho on Fri morning.

    I think I may have my answer :shock:

    Woke up on Tuesday morning with real pain {not my normal ache} in my left hip {the one to be replaced} it was like that all day. Today was the same except I've dosed myself with codeine.....I take paracetamol
    and Naproxin .....I've got the lowest dose of codene to use as and when needed....I use it rarely....maybe one at night and that's it.........Today I had one this morning, one in the afternoon, one before going out at night and I'll have one before going to bed.....not exactly and overdose but it has helped.
    I think if I feel like this tomorrow {Thurs} I know what my answer will be

    Love
    Hileena
  • DebbieT
    DebbieT Member Posts: 1,033
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm afraid I'm busy Friday huni but I wanted to wish you the very best of luck with ure appointment!!

    Only you can decide wot to do but I'd listen to ure body & surgeon very carefully ;)

    ((((hugs)))) xxx
    Healing Hugs
    Debbie.x
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Debbie
    Thanks.......and I am listening to my body NOW !! :lol:
    I will listen to my surgeon tomorrow.
    Love
    Hileena

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