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maria09
maria09 NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 1,905
edited 13. Jun 2013, 16:59 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi
Had my op yesterday at 13.30 under spinal and block
My surgeon said all went well and he did have to operate on all 3 toes he was hoping to only do 2nd & 3rd toe but also needed to do 4th toe
Looking at my toes over the bandages they look perfect he needs to do my other foot so they will look perfect too :lol:
Had no pain until 6am so I was really impressed but its kicked in with a vengeance
I'm practicing what I used to preach to my patients and my foot is elevated and I'm wiggling my toes and taking regular painkillers
I was lucky to be looked after 3 of my friends who now work in Day surgery and another friend working in theatre kept checking I was ok so I felt really safe
Was also great to see many other staff I've have known for many many years
So had a great time even though I had to have an op :roll:
Hope you are all well
Maria

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  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Maria, I'm really pleased it went so well. I hope you have a speedy, trouble free recovery.
    It's great you can be so calm, and matter of fact about it all. :D
    Take care, (((())))
    Numpty
  • maria09
    maria09 NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Numpty
    Thank you
    I think it's because I've worked in orthopaedics and feel safe
    If it was anything else especially any women's problem I'd be a nervous wreck so not brave at all really
    As the saying goes the better the devil you know :lol:
    Had a little blip last night when saw some leakage through all the bandages had my self bleeding to death and found in a pool of blood by morning gave myself a good talking to and was ok then! :roll: And no more leakage this morning
    Maria
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Good to have you back, Maria. Ah the post-op distraction techniques :roll: I remember them well. I did used to manage to postpone my next dullers for some time though so all power to your elbow - and other bits :wink:
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • villier
    villier NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Glad it all went well Maria, and nice to know you are being well looked after by friends, that must be making all the difference, hope your pain subsides quickly and have a speedy recovery...........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
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,368
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Maria
    i'm pleased the op went well have a speedy recovery.
    take care
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I'm glad you're out the other side and I hope your recovery goes well. Be sensible, yes? I wish you well. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Maria I am so glad that is over with, and I really do wish you a speedy recovery...how nice to have friends looking after you...now take things easy..x
    Love
    Barbara
  • maria09
    maria09 NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thank you all
    Yes I am doing as in told wiggling the toes keeping my foot up and using my crutches
    If I don't I have so many to tell me off! So have no choice :lol:
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Pleased all went well. Mig
  • lily
    lily NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 160
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    so please all went well onwards and upwards

    Take care
    Lily x
  • maria09
    maria09 NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    lily wrote:
    so please all went well onwards and upwards

    Take care
    Lily x
    Yes literally up the stairs good foot first down the stairs bad foot first as my physio pal said good one up to heaven, bad one to hell :lol:
  • DebbieT
    DebbieT NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 1,033
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi,

    I'm so glad to hear ure op went well. It sounds like quite a social occasion seeing old staff & with friends keeping an eye on you too :) Its great that it gave you comfort & confidence!!

    I hope you heal quickly & well Maria.x
    Healing Hugs
    Debbie.x
  • sallyann14
    sallyann14 NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 25
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Maria you are so brave...spinal block, well done. i am so pleased for you that you are feeling good, keep going girl you're doing good. :D
    loads of love
    Sally. xxxxx
  • maria09
    maria09 NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Unsure Debbie T & Sally Anne
    Thank you all for your posts
    I will be glad when I get my stitches out in two weeks its now getting itchy under my bandages a sign I'm healing so that's good
    Hopefully will be back on methotrexate in 4 weeks been off it 2 weeks and really feeling it at min
    Hope you are all well at minute
    Maria
  • maria09
    maria09 NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Peace at last everyone's back at college and work so left to my own devices
    So ironing at the minute sat down of course
    Watching sky anytime bliss
    Maria
  • lily
    lily NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 160
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Maria

    So happy that everything went well, don't overdo things

    Take care
    Lily x
  • maria09
    maria09 NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thank you lily
    I'm resting got my foot up
    Seeing consultant next tues foe X-ray and change of dressing have internal sutures so nothing to take out
    Hopefully find out when I can drive last time it was 12 weeks hoping it will be less he did say it would be but you never know till you are seen
    It's so good I don't have to worry about work as I've retired still feel like I'm off sick so keep telling myself I'm retired hopefully it will sink in!
    Maria
  • lazicat
    lazicat NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 177
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thats grest news Maria , so pleased for you & gosh so brave , much braver than me when I had my THR , i didnt want to know a thing !
    I hope you are feeling good & making a speedy recovery.
    I havent been on here for a while , so having a little catch up tonight & found so much has happened.
    I realise that Ive cut myself off a bit lately, when really I shouldnt, I find this forum so supportive & emotive.
    Take Care x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,444
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Maria - you've retired!! :D

    I think you are doing really well.....hope you are allowed to drive soon. Pocket duties for Tuesday?

    love

    Toni xx

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