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I'm sat waiting to go down for my Op I'm shaking like a leaf. I was expecting a general but I've been told I'm having a spinal as recovery is easier. hopefully this time tomorrow I'll be I'm the mend.
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lulu75 ann73107
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Hi Ann,
Aww bless you that was me two weeks ago, I cried when the anaesthetist came in and told me what was going to happen, I did have a spinal block and general, when I came round I didn't feel anything I just felt like I'd been on a big night out and was hungover!
The spinal block lasted quite a while and when I did have pain it wasn't too bad as I'd already been given pain killers, to be honest the worst thing for me was the following morning when physio came round and asked me to try getting off the bed, I could not even move my leg an inch, I was upset to say the least but the following afternoon I was home, its amazing how quickly your body gets going!
I am thinking of you keep us updated on how you are doing.
Take Care x
ann73107 lulu75
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I'm more worried about hearing everything, I'll update you when I'm done. How are you now are you up and about yet X
ann73107 lulu75
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Hi Lulu I'm home now, I ended up having a general as they were unable to get the epidural in. How are you now are you still on crutches ?x
RichardKen ann73107
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Dear Ann
I was given both but have to say that I really did not enjoy having the epidural put in. Seemed a lot of very uncomfortable faffing about. It was the first I've had so did not know what to expect.
Good luck with your recovery.
Cheers Richard
Paula8080 ann73107
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I had a spinal with sedation - it was brilliant, you will feel much better afterwards, good luck :-)
michael11283 ann73107
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Ann
You'll probable be in theatre by now but good luck, I'm sure it will be fine. And yes recovery is quicker with a spinal.
Mike
ann73107 michael11283
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I'm still waiting Michael just looking forward to getting it over with now x
michael11283 ann73107
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I've got mine in 8 days. I'm looking forward to it being done too.
Mike
Amanda1703 ann73107
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Speedy recovery
Amanda x
ann73107 Amanda1703
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maureen24786 ann73107
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ann47958 maureen24786
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Maureen please don't put it off I know it all sounds so scary but it is worth it
RichardKen maureen24786
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Dear Maureen
You already know that your hip can go only one way but just leaving it means you are giving up control of the situation.
Booking your surgery now means you can put in place plans including picking the surgeon of choice. Letting things just drift on may well be putting yourself in a situation where the surgery becomes an emergency.
Fitness seems to be an important factor in a good fast pain free recovery but the longer you put the inevitable off the greater the pain you are likely to be suffering so you are likely to be getting less fit. Please do it whilst you are still in a position of control.
Cheers Richard
kaye74204 ann73107
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Hi Ann
i had a spinal with sedation and was unaware of anything. It's asked to roll onto my side and it appeared that the next minute I was awake and it was all over! The spinal meant it gave good pain relief for the next 24 hrs . It took a while to be able to move my legs but was forewarned of that. I was also catheterised for obvious reasons which I hardly noticed. Although I went down at 4 pm was up andwalking the next morning with no discomfort. Just check that you can have sedation, like you I didn't fancy hearing the procedure!!! Good luck I'm sure you'll b eminent. Best wishes.
ann73107 kaye74204
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Thank you Kaye I'm still waiting but I feel more relaxed after the tablets they have given me the anethethatist has just had a chat and put my mind at ease. I'll text later when I'm done Xx