Jaw 'scope tomorrow

Starburst

I'm not usually one for feeling nervous about these things but I've not been very well lately; vertigo, stomach pains and vomiting, so I'm a tad anxious about the general anaesthetic. Also, the thought of an overnight stay in hospital always makes me a bit antsy. I'm having a bilateral jaw arthroscopy, wash out procedure and steroid injections. We hope this will manage my symptoms enough to avoid/delay a total jaw replacement. :shock: Any pocket dwellers would be very welcome and much appreciated please. Thank you.

Starburst

Pocket dwellers may not be needed. I've just had a call from rheum nurse stating that my neutrophils are half the normal level which means my immune system is very low. She also told me I should have stopped humira but the max fax. consultant never said this. So, now I'm in limbo while the hospital decide if I'm too high risk to go ahead or not. <sigh>

stickywicket

Oh borrox! It seems you can't win here, Sophie. I send hugs aplenty. Use as required and put me down for pocket duties if needed. (((())))

dibdab

Oh Soph, how very frustrating when you'd braced yourself for it. Hope things get sorted soon, but here are some hugs to be going on with
(((((((((((((((( :? ))))))))))))))))).
Deb xx

LignumVitae

I'm on the standby list if you need dwellers of the pocket variety, failing that, I add to SWs ((((())))) hope you can get off the high risk list.

Megrose489

I'll hop into your pocket whenever you say. I hope things soon get sorted for you. A few (((()))) from me, too.

Meg

theresak

I can be on stand-by too, whenever I`m needed - hope whatever happens it all goes well for you.

Starburst

I'm still in limbo. The anaethetist admitted that he wasn't sure and has consulted the on-call haemotologist. The decision is for me to be admitted for blood tests and then take it from there. Fingers crossed that it was just an anomaly! Thank you so much for the support. I know I can always count on you. xx

stickywicket

OK. I'm climbing in your pocket now just in case. You can always serve an eviction order on me tomorrow if not required. (((())))

dreamdaisy

Oh dear, this is not what you wanted to hear, was it? I am so sorry, this is stupidly unfair. I know from personal experience that there is often a clash of opinions and thoughts between stopping or carrying on with the meds and we are often left to muddle through as best we can. I will keep my fingers as firmly crossed as possible that it can go ahead simply because you have been preparing yourself to have it done. I am thinking of you very much. DD

Slosh

Keeping my fingers crossed for you, it won't be pleasant I'm sure but the thought of it being cancelled at the last minute and knowing that it still needs to be done will be worse.

Will be thinking of you

barbara12

Will have everything crossed that all goes well for you Sophie...will be thinking about you..xx

stickywicket

I'm still here. And still hoping for whatever you'd most like to happen.

LignumVitae

I'm another one still sitting in the bottom of your pocket. Good luck (((())))

Starburst

I'm waiting for the blood test results and unless my neutrophils drop any further, it's all systems go. Thank you for the support.

stickywicket

(((())))

As5567

I hope everything comes back good and you're able to go ahead. Good luck!

Starburst

Thank you for the support.

My bloods came back stable, so it went ahead. It didn't quite go to plan; the actual op took double the length of time, the surgeon couldn't manage to see in the left side at all and I was quite poorly in recovery. I'm in hideous pain and swollen on the side that he couldn't gain access which doesn't make a great deal of sense. I was awake most of last night, hence my current state of misery. I really hope this helps in the long-term because I'm feeling really down at the moment.

dibdab

Oh Sophie, life really is the pits sometimes isn't it. Just hope the pain settles quickly and you get some decent sleep......a few duvet days in order perhaps?

Take care,

Deb xx

Slosh

So sorry to hear this, definitely agree with dibdab, the prescription is a few days off to rest and recuperate, and don't forget it's a long weekend

theresak

Oh, so sorry things didn't go well - be kind to yourself & feel better soon.

frogmorton

Oh Soph!

I am so sorry it hurts so much

((())) for you and I also hope very much it does actually help.

Love

Toni xxx

daffy2

You poor love, what a rotten time you're having of it. I suppose the attempts to gain access to the unsuccessful side have caused the pain there - the words insult and injury spring to mind! I do hope things quickly improve for you.

stickywicket

I'm so sorry it all went a bit a over t, Sophie. I'm thinking of you very much. (((())))

stickywicket

A few more. (((())))

Starburst

You are all such kind and generous people. There have been times when I genuinely could not have coped without the support of the wonderful users of this forum. xx

I'm still in a lot of pain but I've spoken to the consultant who is going to see me next week to rule out anything untoward. He did say that recovery can be quite difficult (now he tells me!) which has reassured me. Part of the issue is that I can't sleep, I can't eat and I can't talk - my favourite hobbies!