What to expect when I have my surgery date?
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Just wondering after I have my set date for my THR what should I expect?? Do I need an mri or more X-rays?
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Posted , 9 users are following.
Just wondering after I have my set date for my THR what should I expect?? Do I need an mri or more X-rays?
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nm1098 Snowgirl79
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Snowgirl79 nm1098
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marilyn_92910 Snowgirl79
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renee01952 Snowgirl79
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I had pre-op first - blood-/urine-/ecg - medication evaluation, talk with anesthesist, admitting office, post-op arrangements, incl. physical therapy -
after this, I received surgery date and with 2nd THR I actually got a date right then and there ...
On day of surgery, another blood test -
I am in Holland and had surgery at regional hospital -
Not sure if this was helpful
big warm hug
renee
Rocketman_SG6UK Snowgirl79
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Best wishes
Graham
MichaelTN1UK Snowgirl79
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If you are in the UK, one of the "biggie" is the MRSA test. They take a swab from your mouth to check if you have MRSA.. If so, your op will be delayed until it has been dealt with.
There will be the usual ECG,blood and urine tests along with a general health questionaire (in past illnesses, alergies etc) as well as a more detailed one (false teeth piercing etc).
Post op:- I was told that if I had had good "core" strength it would have helped with your recovery and ability to move after the operation. So I would work on sit-ups and such before the op. I know my lack of core strength hindered my ability to lift my leg without a cooperative, operated leg.
Graham - is this worth mentioning on your site?
Michael
sue1957Geo Snowgirl79
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suexx
Snowgirl79 sue1957Geo
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nattie85 Snowgirl79
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just wishing you the best of luck. I got my appointment a few weeks back. The surgeon then hurt himself and now I am waiting another 2 1/2 wks more . Now booked in for the 22 March.
Snowgirl79 nattie85
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And thanks
amy371978 Snowgirl79
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Then I didn't see him again until Jan 26th. Had Pre-op on Jan 18th where they took all the tests.