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I have been counting the days - hours even until my THR on the 3rd August. I had my pre-op on Monday. Got a call from the hospital this afternoon saying that my HB levels are a little low (10.7 ) and that I need and 'infusion' not sure what of, waiting for GP and anesthetist to call back, and that surgery is likely to be postponed - for up to 5-7 weeks as that's how long it will take for infusion to work. I thought it would be immediately, and anyway, I am only borderline low - I am always like that so is my Mum and my grandmother was - its normal for us. Anyone else had such a problem. I'll be absolutely gutted if its cancelled. I am on max pain relief - but no relief and zero Quality of Life at the mo. cant walk more than a few feet, can't sleep, sit, stand! I'm sure some of you can relate to all that!
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larry_34106 nikki29615
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nikki29615 larry_34106
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Time it’s all taking it’s toll. Lucky I can work at home and work are being fab about it
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AlexandriaGizmo nikki29615
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AlexandriaGizmo ptolemy
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That's what I thought as my sister had her knee op planned and some boso gave her a steroid pain relief jab and her consultant now says she can't have the op for minimum of 6/12 months, not good but they did explain why and it was a good reason so she's now back on waiting list and can't walk
ptolemy AlexandriaGizmo
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AlexandriaGizmo ptolemy
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She's a bit miffed to say the least especially as it's had zero effect and she is now struggling to walk so has been given crutches, if I'm honest she is a bit overweight as well so she's not helping herself and her GP has suggested she lose some weight to help not just now but after op and possibly during, isn't it rubbish when you think their going to help and don't
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lynne210668 nikki29615
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Oh no Nikki that is my worse nightmare I'm booked in for 6th Aug and pre ops the week before. I'm scared that something will crop up because like you im in so much pain and with the school hols and 5 children I'm beginning to worry if I will cope! I really hope you get some positive news I really feel for you .
ShellyMonica nikki29615
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I SO relate! I've had both hips replaced. Right one last September and the left 4 weeks ago. But it took forever! I was 1 week away from having my first hip replacement and BAM! I brake my ankle in 2 places and dislocated it. Hip replacement canceled for 7 months! I finally recovered, rescheduled my hip surgery, went in to do my blood work and when my surgeon calls me to give me the results he tells me my surgery is postponed because I'm severly anemic. That my levels should be around 20 before surgery. Mine was at 2. I had to have 2 iron infusions before I would be able to go ahead with the surgery. They rescheduled my surgery a month out. THEN they call me 2 weeks before my surgery date and tell me they are sorry but my surgeon was going to be out of town at a conference the day of my surgery so they are rescheduling me AGAIN for another month out! I was feeling pretty deflated by that point. But I finally got my surgery! And it was sooooo worth the wait! Even with all that delay and disappointment.
You need your body to as healthy and as strong as possible before surgery so you can heal and recover nicely after surgery. So don't let it get to you if you end up having to postpone. Do whatever you have to do to ensure a successful surgery and recovery. It will be worth it!
Best wishes!