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6 week post op check-up

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kath98588
kath98588

Well I dunno if it's me or what.6 weeks tomorrow since my op and I undestood I was to have a check up at six weeks.  I had heard nothig so called the hopsital appointments office and was told I did have a ap, 19th at 2oclock and would get a letter.  No letter came so I called again on Monday morning and said did I still have this ap. as no letter.  They said yes.  It was my consultants secretary i spoke to.  So, I go to the place they told me to go and went to reception and guess what no appointment for me.  I was told after they had checked that my appointment was for 20th Nov at 2 oclock, thats 10 weeks after mu operation.  Did anyone else wait that long.  I wanted answers to lots of questions, now have to wait again.

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  • CanadianGirl
    CanadianGirl kath98588

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    Hi Kath, I had my 2 week check to get my stitch clipped. I had 1 long hidden stitch with a knot on each end. All they did was clip each knot and I was on my way. I have another appointment 6 weeks out from that one. With my first hip, it was the same. At that appointment, I didn't have xrays or anything, just a chat with the surgeon. I wouldn't worry about when your follow up is unless you are having major problems. Good luck, and hope all is well.
    • kath98588
      kath98588 CanadianGirl

      Posted

      Hi CG.  I got staples, they was ok just a couple more than ready to come out and embedded a little not too sore to get out.  I will just be happy to get that check and an all clear.
  • renee01952
    renee01952 kath98588

    Posted

    Hi Kath, 

    6 weeks seems to be the magic number - some restrictions might be lifted etc.

    My  follow up appointment post op of 1st THR was 8 weeks , and now, 6 weeks post op of 2nd THR, my follow up appointmment is in 3 weeks - so 9/10 weeks !

    it is a scheduling thing - not cool of course when they forget to schedule an appointment .. An x-ray was taken right before appointment - surgeoin manipulated my leg and, at that time, mentioned that my other hip's cartilage was gone from mild to bone-on-bone - some restrictions were lifted, still had to be careful with breaking the 90 degrees - 

    I called to ask for an earlier date , and was told that i was put on a cancellation list .

    Other than the muscle aches and healing pains I am doing good - 

    big warm hug

    renee

     

    • kath98588
      kath98588 renee01952

      Posted

      Renee, I am hoping what I have had for the last two days are healing pains.  I know I may have overdone things a little as I have had all the house re-carpetted.  My family have moved all the furniture and the men that fitted the carpet was really good.   There is always something that you need to do for yourself hence the pains.  I might ask about cancellation.  Thanks Kath x
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