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  • Poppyg1rl
    Poppyg1rl Non-active member Posts: 1,245
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Glad things are getting sorted out Iris, although you poor dear, I don't know how you cope :shock: you are a very brave lady.
    Wil be with you for pocket duties as needed hope the pre op goes well, thinking if you Xxx
    'grá agus solas'
    'Love and Light' translated from Irish. X
  • skezier
    skezier Non-active member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Iris,

    Good to see you and glad they are getting things sorted for you. With luck its short term.

    I echoing Poppy you are one brave lady but given the chance its got to be worth it flower to have less pain and more movement.

    Right now just how big are them pockets...... me all the employers are coming as well..... will bring hay and nuts and corn as well as water.....

    Tea for you to sneakily have as well....

    Really do hope it goes well and fingers crossed flower. (((((( )))))) and a slurp from the duck water monster as well. Cris xx
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Iris

    Good to see you managed to pop in and say hello. Just wanted to leave some postive wishes for tomorrow and hope they all continue to look after you there.

    Just been to my second AC meeting, the Rhuemy Consultant speaker was talking about the new developments coming through and mentioned Certolizumab as well as I few others 'mabs I can't begin to spell so hope you do find it helps if you get it.

    I'll be in a pocket for you tomorrow and generally to be honest so take care and look in when you feel able.
    love and gentle hugs ((( )))
    Chris
  • julie47
    julie47 Non-active member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Iris

    Glad you were able to pop in, it was nice to hear from you.
    Yes it sounds like you have been real busy with different apps.

    Good luck today with your pre op appointment and I hope they can answer your questions.

    Take care....I am thinking of you.
    Love juliepf x
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Non-active member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning dorcas, I wish you the very best for today, I hope you get some good news re a date so things can start moving. Is the kit and equipment list just theory, or does it stand a very good chance of becoming reality? DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Iris

    I have been thinking of you today and hoping it went well. Leaving some hugs and hoping you have a good rest in the next few days. ((( )))
    love
    Chris
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi everyone and thanks for coming with :grin:

    Got back about 3:30pm from a 10am appointment! Most of the time spent waiting to be seen by various docs, nurses, cardio, x ray and physio... so time well spent :grin: .

    Had to lie down when I got home and slept off the riggors of the day. :lol:

    My op date is 16th May which I'm pleased about as, hopefully, the aids that OT have assessed for will be in place by then. :wink:
    The hand surgeon said that we're ok to do the distal ulna removal and he will aim to to do the finger joint replacement.. but... might have to revert to fusing the joint depending on the health of the bone when he opens the joint; which is aok with me as either will result in a 'no pain' joint!

    Physio were very helpful and let me try out different crutches and sticks to see which would help me most. I'd been worried about the fused wrist and the wally wrist (TWR) managing to support my arther knees now and more especially when I have the knee replacements.
    We settled on Gutter crutches... which will take a bit of getting used to... a bit like skiing with out the snow!.but they do spread the weight over the forearms rather than on the wrists and hands. So I'm feeling more confident about having the knee surgery now. :grin:

    Sorry for waffling on ... and thanks so much for your support. My fingers continue to dictate how much typing I can do, but I do hope to be around a bit more.

    Iris xxx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Iris
    The 16th May is my birthday....so I will bring some goodies then we can all enjoy...and I really will be thinking about you.......I have everything crossed and I'm stoking up on good vibes...
    You take care
    Lots of love
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • skezier
    skezier Non-active member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Iris,

    You know its so good to see you on the forum again.

    leaving you a ((((( )))))) a cuppa, a ton of dandelions cus your still me guinea pig :wink: and so pleased they are actually going to help you!

    Hey good to see your feeling ore confident and the employers are lined u to nurse you.... can you get good locks and reinforced glass?

    hang in there Maid it can only get better. love Cris and the manky employers xxx
  • julie47
    julie47 Non-active member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning Iris

    I will also be there for pocket duty on the 16th, (may have to have my eyes closed but the others can tell me whats happening :lol: )

    Barbara I will bake you a cake but obviously will leave the candles off, don't want smoke alarms going off do we :lol:

    It sounded a busy long day Iris but it all sounds as if every thing went well. I hope the new crutches are comfortable for you.

    Have a lovely weekend
    Take care & I send hugs (((((()))))))
    Love juliepf x
  • ironic
    ironic Non-active member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Iris,
    Good heavens that was a long day for you. I suppose it was worth it as you have had a lot of things sorted out for you. I hope you have managed to rest and are feeling more relaxed now things are going forward.
    The gutter crutches sound the best option for you at least you had the chance to try them out. Have you got a date for the chair lift to be fitted yet?
    I can well understand that you just want the operation out of the way now and to be rid of all the finger pain will be wonderful whichever way it the surgeon decides to go.
    Loads of gentle hugs heading your way,
    Lv, Ix
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,425
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi there IRIS :grin:

    WONDERFUL to see you!

    Glad that plans are all in place and that you have been sensible and got all the aids/adaptations sorted ahead of the surgery.

    I will be will you 100% on 16th May....(even if it IS Barb's birthday and somewhere close to CRis' too :wink: )

    Love and hugs and a few dandelions too.

    Toni xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    morning Iris
    Just popping in to see how you are....even if you cant type very much...I know you will be reading our post....so I am sending you loads more hugs (((()))) and more good vibes...
    Love
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • skezier
    skezier Non-active member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Iris,

    Will also be in the pocket and then the shadow lurker for the 16th and this lot are so keen to nurse you with Miss L Legs in the matron costume though the chances of her controlling theses are quite low I am afraid.....

    Mixed up a stronger knee brew p040.gif and hope this time I have done it right ......

    Leaving dandelions and a bowl of guinea pig mix ((((((((((( )))))))))) Cris xxx
  • ritwren
    ritwren Non-active member Posts: 928
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Iris and everyone, I've been without a pc but am back now. Great to hear how well your appointment went Iris. Good luck with the crutches, I'm sure it'll not be easy.I'm trying to catch up with poosts but see read what you were writing about perhaps getting onto a trial or getting special circumstances funding for your meds. I'll keep everything crossed that they can come up with something for you.
    Big hugs. rita
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,425
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    skezier wrote:
    Hi Iris,

    Will also be in the pocket and then the shadow lurker for the 16th Mixed up a stronger knee brew p040.gif and hope this time I have done it right ......


    is this part of your recipe Cris :shock:
  • skezier
    skezier Non-active member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Toni ...... might be but I thought I would keep it a secret rather than say exactly what has gone in it cus the poor woman has to drink it :lol::lol: xx



    Actually Iris that's possibly the problem i am using synthetic eye of newt and tail of toad :lol::lol:

    Hope your doing okish flowr ((((( ))))) and a huge bucket of dandelions as well as some speed well and rabbit pellets xxx

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