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bertyboy
bertyboy Non-active member Posts: 1,860
edited 23. Apr 2010, 13:29 in Living with Arthritis archive
its just hitting home now that i am having my op on Tuesday as i am now in possession of my loo lifter could have done with two one for up and one for down :roll: and tomorrow i start the shower stuff 5 days and counting :shock:
I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx

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  • skezier
    skezier Non-active member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Berty,

    You will be absolutely fine and they will take great care of you so try not to worry (oh that's easy to say but not to do I know) I will be thinking of you. ((())) and luv Cris xx
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Bertyboy, try and keep busy for the next few days. Do you have anything nice planned for the weekend?

    Can you not request another toilet thingy? I will be having a frame for both my upstairs and downstairs toilet (they were considered an ok height last time so I was just given a frame to go round it - with arms - a bit like a waiting room armchair!!)

    Looking forward to hearing from you as you convalesce.

    Speedalong
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • valval
    valval Non-active member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    hi we will be with you so operating room will be bit full
    val
  • ironic
    ironic Non-active member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi there, It's only natural that you are getting a bit frazzled. Wish Tues was here for you. Get your lists done and keep busy :wink: This time next week......Hugs Ix
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi berty,

    try to keep busy and get out and about as much as possible......distractions can help take your mind of it. :wink:

    we will be with you right up to you going into hospital..... and sitting waiting for you afterwards. :D

    then each day takes you closer to having better mobility and relief from pain.

    Iris x
  • trisher
    trisher Non-active member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Bertyboy

    Wishing you Good Luck for your op.

    Try not to worry, we have got the coach organised, so we will be coming with you,

    We have washed and polished it so it looks posh.

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    We will also take you home again after your op.

    Trish xxxxx
  • snowball
    snowball Non-active member Posts: 3,465
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Berty good luck for Tuesday and like val said we will all be there in the op room, have you got anything planned for the weekend :?: Sending you a ((((hug))))

    Julie xx
    ((((hugs)))) n xxxxx to ya all
  • suzster
    suzster Non-active member Posts: 1,328
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    not long to wait now, i bet you are abit worried, it's a big thing but after wards you'll wonder why you worried!!
    good luck and i'll jump in the bus with everyone else so i can visit you to!!
    sue
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Non-active member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Bertyboy

    I've just returned all my aids - I've only kept the perching stool as I still get achy when I stand for too long (maybe it's because I need the other knee done). I actually asked for two loo seats (one for upstairs and downstairs) and there was no problem. Give them a ring.

    Good luck on Tuesday. I'll be thinking of you. Do let us know how you are.

    Regards and best wishes.

    Sharmaine
    X
    bertyboy wrote:
    its just hitting home now that i am having my op on Tuesday as i am now in possession of my loo lifter could have done with two one for up and one for down :roll: and tomorrow i start the shower stuff 5 days and counting :shock:
  • mellman01
    mellman01 Member Posts: 5,306
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi bertyboy don't panic chap, it will all go fine I can feel it in me bones!, or is that the Tramadol?, anyway mate go with the dolphins and chill out once it's all over you will wonder why you got so stressd out, and remember were all rooting for ya so just relax.
  • tkachev
    tkachev Non-active member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Berty boy,

    I am going to wish you all the best for your forthcoming operation. It will be such a relief once it is over. Just relax and smile and enjoy the sunshine beforehand.

    Take care
    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Berty
    Very best wishes for your op, when you are going to theatre just think of us lot being there, what a motley crew .... :)
    you take care and let us know how it all goes.
    Love
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • angel1
    angel1 Bots Posts: 1,464
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I remember when you were first told that you would need a TKR, and how you resisted it. At the time, I think that only Elna and I had had ours, and we gave you "encouragement" in stereo.

    Well, here you are, and you are about to join the club. If you don`t tell us that it was the best thing you did in three months, I`ll eat me hat!!!.......Think positive, you know it makes sense!.......Ange.
  • woodbon
    woodbon Non-active member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi, Well, at least the waiting is nearly over and I'm sure you'll be fine. Operations always make people a bit nervous, I think its only natural and for me one of the worst parts.

    Hope you soon feel the benifit of the surgery and good luck!

    You'll miss this year's marathon, but theirs always next year!!! :shock: :lol:

    Wishing you the very best of Good Luck.

    Lots of love Sue xxx

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