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Has my pre-op assessment today

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I had 3 phials of blood taken, swabs of nostril and armpit, blood pressure and blood oxygen levels.  The nurse also weighed and took height measurement.  She showed me how to get onto and off of a bed and gave me a booklet about the operation, recovery in hospital and how to sit etc.  She advised me to get a toilet riser and frame and to use a chair similar to that in which I was sat: upright, firm with arms, which we haven't got, so will see if we can find a secondhand one.  I will need to wear TEDs, unfortunately and will leave the hospital with crutches.  My op is on Monday and I'm not really looking forward to it.

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  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Should be Had not Has smile
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I also can't shower or have a bath until the stitches are out, eek.
  • sarah1996
    sarah1996 Guest

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    I had mine to. 3 and a half hours it took. Had to answer questions, blood pressure, pulse, ecg, height and weight, blood taken, urine sample and mrsa swabs in nose, mouth and groin.

    No talk of op really, instructions or guidence rolleyes

    Best of luck, im sure it will be fine xx

    • Guest
      Guest sarah1996

      Posted

      Mine only lasted 30-45 minutes and only saw the nurse.
    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 Guest

      Posted

      I think i spent more time waiting around than anything else haha
  • marilyn_92910
    marilyn_92910 Guest

    Posted

    If you contact occupational health they will tell you where you can get the items you need, you will be fine, where are you having your op I had mine in spire hospital Norwich, they were superb put you at ease
    • Guest
      Guest marilyn_92910

      Posted

      Mine is at a private hospital in Peterborough, I am a NHS patient.  I already have a grabber and sock aid.  Luckily I will not be alone when I go home, so will have help.
  • MichaelTN1UK
    MichaelTN1UK Guest

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    Hi Wendy

    Best think of the destination: a life without hip ache.

    The TEDs are actually quite warm and comforting at this time of year. I left the hosiptal on crutches and it is amazing how kind people are when they see you coming.

    I have bolsetered my sofa with pillows to ensure my bum sits quite high - thus my knees are lower than my hips,

     Michael

    • MichaelTN1UK
      MichaelTN1UK

      Posted

      Oh, and I had a shower before leaving the hospital - waterproof dressings and a walk-in shower is all you need.
  • jill89470
    jill89470 Guest

    Posted

    Just had mine done today I had an epidural,went to theatre at 3 and back on the ward at 6.15.Feel much better having the epidural and nor the full anesthetic I did have a few little naps but the surgeons were lovely and kept talking to me.i am just begin g to get some sensation back in my feet. Good luck for Monday you will be fine. Keep us informed x
    • jill89470
      jill89470

      Posted

      I gave been told not to shower for 6 weeks and I have a walk in shower.dont think I will last that long without a shower x
    • KarenFisher4074
      KarenFisher4074 jill89470

      Posted

      Well done Jill

      Glad it went well

      I came home yesterday and as i settle in i am doing alright. Moving slowly but moving without pain Yayyyy :-)

      Good luck Wendy

      We are all here for you and you will be fine.

      See you on the otherside when you become Hippy like us.

      Karen xxx

    • Guest
      Guest jill89470

      Posted

      6 weeks!! that seems a long time.  I'm glad your op has gone well, good luck with your recovery.
    • Guest
      Guest KarenFisher4074

      Posted

      Well done Karen, no pain when moving, I think that's what we all are hoping for after the op.  Good luck with your recovery, well done. x
    • MichaelTN1UK
      MichaelTN1UK KarenFisher4074

      Posted

      So glad you are doing so well Karen.

      It feels great to be pain-free. 

      Good on ya ;-D

      Michael x

    • KarenFisher4074
      KarenFisher4074 Guest

      Posted

      Thank you everyone

      My leg is sore i wont lie but no pain from OA which is amazing in itself to me.

      I am on crutches which arent to bad after all, i was dreading them a bit. Thanks to this forum and tips i am well prepared for recovery.

      Feels great to be home thats for sure :-)

      Karen xx

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