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sue59299
sue59299

I,m a qualified nurse/midwife with Theatre experience, but I was still a bit wary of having a THR under Epidural.  I had this 14 days ago and I just want to reassure anyone who is nervous, that this op can be a good experience.

the epidural was painless and I laid on my good side.  I was told I would just drift off to sleep and I did!  I heard or felt nothing and woke up as normal. No nasty side effects from a GA to cope with!  Ladies, if you are asked if you would like a urinary catheter.....say Yes!  It's fitted when you are asleep and you avoid the unpleasant business of having to pee in the bed, even with the pads provided.  I had one uncomfortable day and am now pain free and walking around the house without crutches.  I take one crutch out with me, in case I slip.  I was home within 48 hours, which is pretty speedy!  Please.... If you need it doing, go for it! It will change your life.

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  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h sue59299

    Posted

    Hi Sue, My Name is Amandah, and as I write this, I am going through a very bad time with anxiety. I am due for a hip replacement on march 2nd, in the nuffield in woking, but under the NHS !! I am a carer for my Hubby , who is not well at the moment. And I have got a bladder infection and throat and a sore toe.!! an infected corn.I am on antibiotics. And have to go along to the Nuffield on wednesday for a Blood test etc, when they will check me over to see if I am fit enough to have the op, or if they have to delay it. I have been advised that I will be having a spinal injection. I have never ever been so terrified before!! YUK. But they have said I can put a Blindfold on and have Music going eg my walkman. Will I be able to hear anything? Help help help I am so scared . I have not slept for months.! Cant stop weeping my eyes out. regards Amandah
    • catrin46108
      catrin46108 amanda1827h

      Posted

      Oh Amanda please don't get upset. I was meant to have my opinion on January 28th but I caught a cold - sure it was due to stress. They had to postpone mine till next week and this time even though I'm scared I'm in a better frame of mind having had an extra month to face up to it. If you are having a spinal injection I'm certain that you can ask for sedation especially archivists nervous then you won't be awake as such and having this as opposed to a general means you recover quicker. You take care
    • sue59299
      sue59299 amanda1827h

      Posted

      Dear Amandah,   Please, please, don,t be so terrified.  There really is nothing to be scared of.  I,ve had lots of operations, but I can honestly say that this one was great!   You know, we imagine all sorts of horrible things, it's our nature, but when you have had it you will see there is nothing to be  alarmed about.  You must ask for sedation and you will truly sleep through the whole thing and not see or hear anything.  I am sure, as you are so nervous, the anaesthetist will agree.  Please contact me anytime if I can help you I will.   Best wishes,  Sue.

       

    • amanda1827h
      amanda1827h sue59299

      Posted

      Dear Sue, Thank-you for your sweet message. I have to go on wednesday for a Blood test, and then they wil check me out for this bladder infection, and also check this infected corn, to see whats going on. And we will then go from there. The Matron was very nice indeed, & said she thinks its anxiety/stress which is having an effect on my immune system. I can also take down my walkman with headphones to theatre, and what ever else makes me feel to be relaxed.I will update you again on wednesday. Thank-you again regards Amandah
    • sue59299
      sue59299 amanda1827h

      Posted

      Dear Amandah,  the matron sounds nice.  Please have a word with her about sedation.  It is given all the time, I wonder why they have not offered it to you.  It really is the answer to all your problems!

      yes, please keep me updated!  I don,t know you, but I feel I do!

      love.  Sue

    • amanda1827h
      amanda1827h sue59299

      Posted

      Dear Sue, Thank-you for your sweet message. Are you in the uk? Just wish I could call you up some how for a chat. Sorry to keep on Regards Amandah
    • sue59299
      sue59299 amanda1827h

      Posted

      Dear Amandah,

      of course you can call me up for a chat!  Maybe I could help you feel better. Yes, I am in the UK, down in Kent on the Romney Marsh.

      i believe you can private message me, but I don,t know how to do it!  If you find out I will send you my number.  If not, let me know and I,ll send it on here.  I suppose it's allowed?!

      love.  Suexxxxxx

    • amanda1827h
      amanda1827h sue59299

      Posted

      Hi Sue, Thank-you for this. I am in surrey. Near Guildford. I dont know about private messaging on here. I will have a look. Thank-you regards amandah
  • bluemoomin
    bluemoomin sue59299

    Posted

    I agree with the catheter suggestions I wasn't given that option and peeing over a bed pan using the monkey bar was a nightmare !! I was very jealous of the ladies snoozing away while I struggled wink xx
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