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erika61265
erika61265

I had my surgery scheduled for next Wednesday, but I have a UTI and they are going to reschedule. Boooooo anxiety for a longer time ugh

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  • lyn1951
    lyn1951 erika61265

    Posted

    Thats one of infections that puts you at risk, of failure. Good girl, now to get over UTI. I had UTI immediately after first hip replacement, hospital suggested it was because of cathether causing irritation, but they were not taking any chances and put me on some really strong anti-biotics, by drip for a start, and then followed up with tablets for 10 days.
    • erika61265
      erika61265 lyn1951

      Posted

      Yeah started my 10 day today. Better safe than sorry I guess
  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK erika61265

    Posted

    Let's hope it clears up and they reschedule you soon, don't want to be waiting about for too long.

    Graham - 🚀💃

  • lors23
    lors23 erika61265

    Posted

    It happened to me as well erika infact its happened to a lot of us. I was scheduled to go in on a wed and they called me at 4pm night before to say l had traces of mrsa in my throat and that l would need to go through to get the shampoo and creams to get rid of it before they done op. 2 weeks l was delayed l cried that full night as l had myself all ready for the op the next day. I had my pre op a week before it and it took them up to thr night before for them to tell me. I was angry and really upset so l know how you feel hun. Keep your chin up it will hapoen..

    Laura xx

  • renee01952
    renee01952 erika61265

    Posted

    Awww - that sucks ..

    I had UTI 2nd day when I was home from hospital .... yikes ... 

    well, since you can't do anything about it, try to relax - I know, easier said than done --

    sending light and love your way

    big warm hug

    renee

  • Soos2016
    Soos2016 erika61265

    Posted

    Very disappointing for you; so sorry & hope you are rescheduled soon!
  • sue1957Geo
    sue1957Geo erika61265

    Posted

    Oh Erika you poor love, just take a deep breath and wait for the new date, oh and drink cranberry juice it helps.

    suexx

  • linda38528
    linda38528 erika61265

    Posted

    Well .. in the current vernacular ...that just sucks!

    So sorry to hear that. Can they give you another date right away?

    I hope you can line up some friends to have a 'sympathy bash' to do anything you might not be up to post-op.

    Hugs ... and hope you recover quickly and get the new date even more quickly.

    💞

    • erika61265
      erika61265 linda38528

      Posted

      Thank you Linda!! I like never get sick and not only do I have this dumb UTI I have a cold??!! What is happening??!!! sad
    • linda38528
      linda38528 erika61265

      Posted

      Well ... I suspect that if we asked the doctor, we might hear something along the lines of: Well dear, chronic pain over extended periods does lower your immunity (it also increases your blood pressure).... so it is actually surprising that there are not more cancellations like is. And, think of it this way too ...your bad fortune was someone else's good fortune as someone surely got bumped up the list (this is how I got moved up so quickly).

      So ... try to put aside the disappointment ... I would also be very, very frustrated. Just think of the extra time to get well, make sure your place is well and truly stocked with all you will need, line up friends to come and help or just keep company and ... do celebrate Mr or Ms Lucky Enough to be Bumped Up 's good fortune.

      You will get there soon and restart the whole 'Mad' journey.

      Hugs.

  • scott04669
    scott04669 erika61265

    Posted

    Hello everybody tomorrow is DAY for my hip replacement , I'm just having my last meal ( spaghetti bolognese ) . I feel strange today I don't know wether to be nervous scared or sad . But there's no going back now , so roll on tomorrow and me become a hippie ... Lol
    • linda38528
      linda38528 scott04669

      Posted

      Hi Scott - good luck and welcome. Look up Sarah's great post from today (We're all mad here). And as somerset recommended (Renée?), just surrender to the hospital and surgeon.

      Tomorrow is the first day in your life s a hippie and it will be great. Okay ... not quite right away, but it gets good fairly soon and losing the bone-on-bone pain is FABULOUS!

      Be kind to yourself, let others spoil you for a while and best wishes for a smooth recovery.

      Good luck.

    • scott04669
      scott04669 linda38528

      Posted

      Thanks for the best wishes Linda , I will definitely not miss the bone on bone grinding . But hopefully it should be a smooth experience rolleyes I will post some updates on Sunday night , if they let me out for being a good boy .
    • sue1957Geo
      sue1957Geo scott04669

      Posted

      Scott, good luck for tomorrow, I'm nearly 5 months post op, and feel brilliant, you're life starts tomorrow, welcome to hippie wood 

      suexx

    • lynn66084
      lynn66084 scott04669

      Posted

      Hi Scott, new hippy tomorrow biggrin it's rough to start with but oh boy is it worth it, no more grinding, no locking and no pain, well apart from op.

       

    • scott04669
      scott04669 lynn66084

      Posted

      Thanks Lynn , my mum said she was a hippie , but I think that was different .. Lol 😄
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