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Eeek! Got my date

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CelsB
CelsB

I'm going for my pre-op assessment tomorrow at 9.30am ready for my THR on 3rd March.  I had a phone call about 10 minutes ago, still haven't had my letter so it was a bit of a shock even though they said it would be in March.  

I'm still shaking but pleased, scared and every other emotion you can think of.

eekcheesygrincry

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  • keith13467
    keith13467 CelsB

    Posted

    I had my pre op few weeks ago but still having to wait 6 weeks to have it done and that's private,( NHS can't give me a date) I also go in March 3 rd, should have it late morning, will be glad to get rid of this nerve pain I have had for what seem like forever, hope it will go afterwards, all the best with the op, I am a bit worried I must say but that is natural.all the best.
    • CelsB
      CelsB keith13467

      Posted

      Good luck Keith.  We'll be hip twinnies cheesygrin
    • keith13467
      keith13467 CelsB

      Posted

      Yes we will, my wife Pat will give you an update she will be waiting at the hosp when I go down and stay with me the rest of the day.do you know what time you are having it done?
    • CelsB
      CelsB keith13467

      Posted

      No idea Keith, I hope to find out more at my pre-op tomorrow, or even in the letter which I have not yet received.  After my phone call this morning I thought it would be in the post today but it wasn't sad  
    • keith13467
      keith13467 CelsB

      Posted

      Well we had to go private and after we had the consultation with the surgeon we then saw his secretary who gave us the date, this time next week we will start worrying, have to be up at 5,30am the next morning and into the Spire by 07.00.i said to my wife it all seem like a bad dream.
  • renee01952
    renee01952 CelsB

    Posted

    cheesygrincooleek  eeeeek indeed !!!

    Hi dear Cels -

    Exciting and scary and indeed everything --- 

    You will be fine, girl .... tomorrow pre-op - good luck and please share your experience - 

    Take deep breaths and relax your body throughout the day, okay -

    Funny how we react, in spite of waiting and preparing and hoping and then: whammo, it is here and we are so overwhelmed by the thought that it is happening !

    big warm hug

    renee

    • CelsB
      CelsB renee01952

      Posted

      Thanks Renee,

      You're such a calming influence.  I will certainly share ... and share ... and more sharing.  You'll be fed up with me

      xxx

  • rose0000
    rose0000 CelsB

    Posted

    Oh wow, long time coming but now it is here!!! So happy for you and it will be a mixed feeling for you of course, but you are going to be fixed soon!! You really are!

    A cup of tea and a slice of cake (for you sugar levels of course!) The assessment is really fine, it is the first step of many, but soon you are going to be completely pain free. We are all here for you every step of the way!

    • CelsB
      CelsB rose0000

      Posted

      Thanks Rose.  Currently nursing a large cup of coffee.  I was still in bed and half asleep when the phone rang.  What a way to be woken up.

      xxx

  • MichaelTN1UK
    MichaelTN1UK CelsB

    Posted

    I am so excited for you! Tomorrow will bring its own excitement but, but, but March 3rd !!!!!! Just think: No more pain!! And you have plenty of time (and knowledge) to get your ducks in a row :-)

    Michael x

    • CelsB
      CelsB MichaelTN1UK

      Posted

      First I have to catch my ducks!

      Honestly, I would be so much worse without having joined this site.  I feel it has really prepared me for what's going to happen.

      Cels xxx 

  • KarenFisher4074
    KarenFisher4074 CelsB

    Posted

    Woohoo thats awesome

    Good luck

    Try to relax you will be so glad you had it done.

    You will officially join the hippy family.

    All the best

    See you on the otherside 🤗👍

    Karen xx

  • Kate53CornUK
    Kate53CornUK CelsB

    Posted

    It's weird isn't it? You spend so long saying "when I've had the op" and then suddenly it's there and you're running around like a loon wondering if that pain you've had is really as real as you think and do you really need a THR?

    Yes, you do!

    With a second one looming I still went through all the emotional turmoil but I only had to get out of a chair to remind me why I was having it.

    Spend the next week packing a little bag with all your comforts - along with the advised aids, night kit and wash stuff, I took glossy mags, sewing, a book and my colouring book! I also took my ipod and some earplugs as well as some snacks and juice.

    The next week will pass and then you'll find you're sat in bed in your gown waiting for a comedian porter to take you down. 

    See you on the other side!

     

    • CelsB
      CelsB Kate53CornUK

      Posted

      You've read my mind Kate!  I've just been through the 'do I really need it' scenario, half packed a bag (I know, but I just had to), and put a load of washing on so I can pack an excessive amount of underwear that I probably won't need.  My head is whirling!  

      Cels xxx

    • Kate53CornUK
      Kate53CornUK CelsB

      Posted

      Cels, umm, no way to put this delicately, take all the undies! I could write a comedy sketch about my mishaps including weeing on my partner. Hah!

      If you have the wash of doubts just go to you worst day and you'll get over it. The op is big and brutal but from the time you wake up the pain has shifted from hopeless to hopeful.

    • Kate53CornUK
      Kate53CornUK CelsB

      Posted

      I didn't mean to, Cels, he got in the way!

      I had a spinal for the op and it does leave you a little out of control for a while. I know from the first one that once I was more mobile things improved.

      Now, have you packed?

    • Kate53CornUK
      Kate53CornUK CelsB

      Posted

      I didn't mean to, Cels, he got in the way!

      I had a spinal for the op and it does leave you a little out of control for a while. I know from the first one that once I was more mobile things improved.

      Now, have you packed?

    • CelsB
      CelsB Kate53CornUK

      Posted

      I have packed clothes and toiletries.  Just need a bag of things to read and things to do.  I'm going to download some books, and take some colouring books in and maybe my x-stitch.  
    • MichaelTN1UK
      MichaelTN1UK Kate53CornUK

      Posted

      I think our nearest and dearest put up with a huge amount - especially in the first few days. Mine had the great misfortune of being too close whilst I was reacting (being sick) to the anaesthetcis.

      She is such a darling - so much so, that she has never mentioned it again..... yeah, right.

    • rose0000
      rose0000 MichaelTN1UK

      Posted

      That is going to be great dinner party fodder one of these days!! :
    • MichaelTN1UK
      MichaelTN1UK rose0000

      Posted

      Like most ladies I have met in my life, she has a HUGE capacity to recall stuff eek

      Luckily her heart is even bigger. 

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