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24 hours later.

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tony30891
tony30891

The op went well on Friday. I visited a few hours later, he did look a funny colour and was still a little under the influence of the drugs but smiling. The consultant told him to take plenty of salt (for the past three months he had cut it out) and drink the bovril on offer at meal times. He was out of bed just to go up and down on his toes. On Saturday he took a few steps but felt light headed so will do more today, Sunday. The worst part of the op? The nurse who tried to take blood from his arm, second time he didn't feel a thing. He is enjoying the cameraderie on the six bed ward and also hospital food, 'Roast Beef followed by Apple Crumble today.) he has nothing but admiration for the hospital. Tony's wife.

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  • Lucite
    Lucite tony30891

    Posted

    Hi all I am going in tmrw for hip op bit anxious but has to be done nice to see all the encouraging posts 

    butterflies in the tummy are not settling  post in a few days from otherside!!

     

    • sue1957Geo
      sue1957Geo Lucite

      Posted

      Good luck hun, mine on friday like you bit anxious but we can do it see you on the other side xxx
    • alice85142
      alice85142 Lucite

      Posted

      Good good luck to both Lucite on Monday  and Sue for Friday.  I am crossing everything except ofcause legs and ankles which aren't allowed after a hip op..

      Try to rest tonight tho I know full well what I was like..

      ​Lots of love and positive thoughts

      Ali 2

    • tony30891
      tony30891 alice85142

      Posted

      Tony allowed home this afternoon and is now fast asleep in bed! 
    • linnet2015
      linnet2015 Lucite

      Posted

      Best of luck Lucite for tomorrow. You will soon be a hippy and I look forward to your post letting us know how you are getting on.

      Take care

      Linnet x

    • shirley17649
      shirley17649 Lucite

      Posted

      Hi Lucite

      Hope all goes well.

      You need to rest well tonight even if you can't sleep.

      Have a bath and snuggle down with Sunday papers/TV etc. Don't try to sleep until you start yawning.confused

    • renee01952
      renee01952 Lucite

      Posted

      Hi Lucite, 

      Today is the day !  the wait is over, darling .. What time is your surgery?

      The only thing to do is just surrender and have faith 

      Sending love and light -

      big warm hug and God bless you

      renee

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