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Getting closer to op day

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vanessa88276
vanessa88276

Well I have gone mad today tidied house from top to bottom all clean bedding prepared for my return. Managed quite well a few twinges here and there but wanted to make the most of it whilst I can still bend lol x Had my right hip done December and everything has been fantastic I wonder if this is why I'm so nervey of having left one done can it go just as well !! I really really hope so x Trying to keep myself busy so as not to think about it because when I do I panic about going down to surgery and also those first few painful tearful weeks xBut my bag is packed and must pop my vote in before I leave for the hospital lol I expect I will be washing the results in a dugged up haze lol xx good luck to everyone on the same journey as me :-) xx

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  • renee01952
    renee01952 vanessa88276

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    hi vanessa, 

    well, the wait is almost over - it is abit ironic, isn't it ... first time I was so fearful because I didn't know what was ahead of me, and 2nd time I was freaking out because I knew what was coming ... just saying - 

    You are a veteran now - know the routine etc. - will compare the 2 THR surgeries even thought you are told not to - Posterior both times, so yeah, zippers oneach side of hip - If you read this before you go in, ask your surgeon

    to handle you with care !!!  I did, and mine complied and I had no bruises or pain in knee - 

    When it is all done, you have TWO new hips - Let the healing begin ...

    Good luck, have faith and know that all is well...

    looking forward to your first post-op post 

    big warm hug

    renee

    • vanessa88276
      vanessa88276 renee01952

      Posted

      Thank you Renee thats exactly how I feel xx also scared for my right hip as that is still healing :-( sure I'll be fine though will post as soon as I'm able :-) xx
  • kris1964
    kris1964 vanessa88276

    Posted

    I did the same!  Think it takes your mind off it. Also knowing you won't be able to do so much after. 

    You will be fine. Good Luck and a smooth recovery. Take care. XXX

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