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I'm a hippie now...

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Worriedgirl29
Worriedgirl29

Hey all,

Thanks so much for your lovely and kind messages on my post yesterday.

I have had the op, and in the ward.

Had pre med and was snoozing way.

Then went thru to get spinal epidural. Weirdest feeling, my brain telling my legs to move and nothing happening.

Anyway, went to theatre and was only gonna get a sedation...

Last thing I remember is being rolled onto my side and nothing after that...

Apparently I was moving about and flailing so they ended up having to give me general anaesthetic too. Have no recollection of moving at all. Funny what the body can do when you are unaware haha.

Beginning to be able to move my legs a bit more and physio said she will see how I feel at 6pm before she finishes. If not able to walk then it will be tomoro.

Also had to use the dreaded bed pan... All you girls will know about that. Dignity has flown right out the window...

Anyway sorry for such a long post.. Wanted to let you all know how i was/am!

I'm finally a hippie. (Pain in the hip area is like a throbbing stabbing pain the now?! Is that normal?

Speak to you all soon,

Love Natalie xx

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  • Loral
    Loral Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Congrats!!!! Sounds like you are doing well...I had a catheter (YUK)
  • sue50140
    sue50140 Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Well done Natalie now the hard work begins!!  So leased all went well Sue x
    • sue50140
      sue50140

      Posted

      I meant pleased!!
  • MichaelTN1UK
    MichaelTN1UK Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Well done Natalie

    Try and grab some sleep when it comes. The staff will check on you through the night. YAY - Go You!! Tomorrow will be day one of an amazing journey. WElcome to the world of hippes, or as some say, hipsters.

    Michael x

  • Lorna020247
    Lorna020247 Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Good luck recovery will come, I found slowly first ten days or so really quite sore but things will get better do as they tell you and do physio hard but will be worth it.  Iam eight months in and get aches after walking dog but am improving.

    good luck 

  • helen56309
    helen56309 Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Well done onwards and upwards now the hard part is the worry before

    the next part is getting moving but keep taking the painkillers and ask

    for them as there are no medals given for trying to be brave you have

    suffered enough pain so no more after a few days you will understand

    where we are all coming from regarding getting going without that awful pain

    Take care and we'll done speedy recovery on the way

  • AnnieK
    AnnieK Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Glad you made it through! If you are having throbbing, stabbing pain, you should talk to the nurse asap and make sure you are getting your full pain meds and on time, too. 
  • jill89470
    jill89470 Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Well done ihad to have a catheter as I couldnt manage a bed pan, even though after having a scan my bladder was full to bursting. I am on day 8 now and moving about on my crutches in the house but going out for physio tomorrow. Hope you are soon up and about, the first time I went on my crutchès I didnt think I would be able to put my operated leg down as it was painfull but gritted my teeth went for a small walk with the physio and got back into bed and fell asleep for a good couple of hours.i have been fine since.

    • alice85142
      alice85142 jill89470

      Posted

      Yes I had a catheter too and altho dreaded it it was such a good thing for 2 days not to have to struggle to loo or on a bed pan!  keep short walks but 3 times a day ..it really helps...I gave myself a new house target each day.

      Well done anyway.

      ​Alice

  • rose0000
    rose0000 Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Well done!! So happy for you!!! Thank you for posting and letting us know how you are. Take it easy, and wishing you speedy and comfortable recovery. We are here, any questions at all...you did it!!!! smile
  • KarenFisher4074
    KarenFisher4074 Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Hi Natalie

    Congrats you did it and sounds like your doing well.

    Now the journey begins :-)

    Welcome to hippyland 😀👍🤗

    Karen xx

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