PLEASE CAN YOU ALL COME WITH ME TOMORROW

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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi and thank you Elizabeth, Cris, Joan, Tilly, Ironic, Marion, Julie, Cath, and Chris
    What would I do without you...sorry this has been drawn out....but just want to give you all an update.
    I got a call off the secretary, and she said he wanted to do the injections.....sorry if Im repeating myself...not sure what I have told you.....so I had a call from the ward were they will inject me.....and I have to go back next Friday for another pre op.....and I have the injections the following Monday....she just said he wanted to inject and have a look round :shock: so I take it means a camera...this is the same consultant that was shocked at how much my hips had deteriorated...and said he would offer me a THR....I feel has so I am bring blackmailed....if I dont have the injections....I dont get the THR.
    So there you go...I will have to them......I have has these injections in my spine and got no relief....I honestly think they are stalling.....
    Thank you again for all your support
    Love to everyone
    Barbara xxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • caterina57
    caterina57 Member Posts: 1,424
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Pocket duties for Friday and the following Monday then. Will just put in my diary so I dont forget!
    Cath
  • tillypink
    tillypink Member Posts: 212
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Aw Barbara huge big hugs to u hun!! so not nice to put in this spot at all!

    Bloody Jumped up Secretary , they make me mad so much ,sorry peeps , sure there not all bad though either!

    I myself just had the injection into the hip 3wks yesterday and my consulant said on monday just gone "can take upto 6wks to work" , but seeing as I had to go to dr's today to get more pain relief , I don't think its worked! And they won't do a THR cause I'm only 33!

    SO wish u loads of luck for Friday and Monday and stand ur ground with the consulatant/s too!

    xx
    Lisa

    Tillypink
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Barbara, sorry to have missed this thread. Well done you for making the decision to have the op - there does come a point where you realise it really is the only option. Eight months is terrible - get that referral in quick, you could opt for taking a cancellation. Get your GP onside too, to fight for why you are a priority. My ortho had two lists - an urgent and a non urgent list ...

    Might be worth looking on the NHS choices website to see where the shorter waiting lists are too.

    Speedy
    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.
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,399
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Barbara,

    Do you think they just want to give you the injections and exploratory to help you? The injections may give you a lot of relief and the camera will give them an idea of what going on and what they have to tackle.

    It may seem as though they're messing you about but they probably have your best interests at heart. :smile:

    The injections might just tide you over whilst you wait for your surgery.

    Hope everything goes smoothly next Friday and Monday, I'll be thinking about you. :grin:
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Barbara,

    Will be with you Friday and Monday flower and Legs may have a point there, it will help them to know what they are up against and weather you need a full thr or not.

    leaving you a bucket of good week end drafts and a (((((( ))))) cris xx
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    well did i miss friday or is it this week bit dizzy headed lol well here when needed sure he will do what best for you i do wonder which part of the financial year they are in and if this makes a difference to how many they are willing to do lol
    val
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi barbara12, I am absolutely with legs on this one, I think they want to do the injections to help you, I really do. I don't think it's a case of if you don't have these then you won't have that, I reckon they want to make you as comfy as possible whilst you wait for the op. The camera is a good idea too, it'll give them accurate info about the state of your joint and that can only be a good thing. You know that we will be there in force on Friday (it's OK valval, it's this coming one, you haven't missed it) and we will cheer you on through every stage of this difficult time. We care, and we'll show you just how much! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • tonesp
    tonesp Member Posts: 844
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Go for the THR Barbara Had it in September don't regret a minute I was even wheelbarrowing a few tons of gravel last week Best of luck Kidda
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Cor! Talk about an incentive barbara12, you can re-live your navvy days! Now wouldn't that be great? Send us a photo! :grin: DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    As usual Legs has been the voice of reason. The injections may well help you a lot until the THR. I can understand why you are confused why they can't just get on with the THR but as you said your consultant was shocked at how much they had deteriorated and wants to help you in the meantime.

    No harm in asking him why you need injections if you have opted for a THR when you next see him,
    Good luck,

    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
    Thanks so much..Cath, Lisa, Speedy, Legs, Cris, Val, DD, Tones, and Elizabeth..
    The support you get of this forum still amazes me..
    I will write all my question down for Friday when I go for the pre op...and hopefully get some proper answers.
    Who know I might be pain free next week...I am so ready to have this THR now...I didnt think I would ever say that.
    I do think his main concern is my back.....he did say he wasnt sure were most of the pain was coming from.
    Thank you again everyone
    Love to you all
    Barbara xxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Who know I might be pain free next week...I am so ready to have this THR now...I didnt think I would ever say that.

    Hi Barbara - you never know you might be - but it will just be the adrenaline as you prepare for the op. Don't be fooled - don't dare put it off!!!!

    Speedy
    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.
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Barbara

    Just calling in to leave a few buckets of courage, one day at time lovey. Am sure the nerves are jangling as Friday gets nearer, but we are all with you to give you a prod when you need to ask your questions. We all hope you do get some relief from the pain with the injections next week. The positive vibes in such numbers here might just surprise you. Hang in there.
    love and hugs ((( )))
    Chris xx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Barbara,

    Do your list and then think and do more to it... no matter how trivial it might seem ask the question. So many thoughts there eh?

    leaving you a hug bucket and its self filling so it will be there for you when ever you need it and has been set to make sure you know your not going to be alone on Friday though you want to borrow my body warmer with all the pockets?

    Hope you had a good night and slept well... if you read this tonight i do have the lump hammer :wink: Love and more ((((( ))))) Cris xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I have a skezier hug bucket - it's blummin' marvellous. I don't know where she gets 'em from but strewth, they're good! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • caterina57
    caterina57 Member Posts: 1,424
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Just a quick note to let you know that I am still with you and will definately be with you on Friday--- we wont forget you.
    Cath
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    just catching up and wanting to let you know I am still thinking of you

    Will be ready for pocket duty on friday

    Love Juliepf x
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Barbara,
    Will be with you on Friday and I have everything crossed for you. It has got to better than the last appointment!!!
    You never know it might make a big difference to the outcome when they have done the camera scans.
    Hang on in there.
    Lv, Ix
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi
    Just to say thankyou to Speedy, Chris, Cris, DD, Cath, Julie, and Ironic....you are all amazing with your support.
    Love to you all
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • roses1
    roses1 Member Posts: 1,850
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Barbara,

    Still thinking of you and will be hopping in your pocket friday , hope it all goes to plan ! I have coffee cake yum!

    Take care

    Rose x
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Barbara,
    I hope you manage to get a few hours rest tonight. I hope OH will be with you tomorrow. Just take your time and make them go through everything until you are ready in yourself.
    Lots of gentle hugs,
    Ix
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Barbara

    Not sure if you have chance to look in before your appointment tomorrow but I am just arriving a bit early to get the best pocket. :lol:
    I really hope it does allay some of your fears for Monday. Do know we are thinking of you and hoping it is a positive appointment. You are doing fine love, hang in there and let us know how it goes when you can. We need you back on duty in the mash unit with that uniform! You tinker :shock:
    much love always ((( )))
    Chris xx
  • bobbyger
    bobbyger Member Posts: 155
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Barbara,

    Good luck for tomorrow. I will try to be on pocket duty tomorrow if I can manage to climb in there with my ankle the way it is at the moment. :wink:
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Good luck today barbara
    I am ready for pocket duty.

    Juliepf x

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