I'm having my TKR in 2 weeks time.
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I am having a spinal block and sedation and am very anxious about the whole procedure. How can I get through the next 2 weeks without constant anxiety and apprehension?
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catherine1957 nuala16574
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susan20089 nuala16574
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kim01222 nuala16574
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I had mine in Jan. I explained my fears and I was totally out of it. Knew nothing until it was compete. You have absolutely nothing to worry about honestly.
Keep us informed and good luck.
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cheryl90571 nuala16574
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First of all, I was SO SICK OF BEING IN PAIN! I just wanted to give myself a chance to feel better. I knew a TKR (eventually TWO of them!) was my only recourse. That being said, I just tried to think about my future without pain.
I prayed A LOT and asked God to give me strength and to help me be calm. I actually put all of my cares in His keeping.
The up side of getting oneself in a calm frame of mind is that you start the endorphins to flow through you. Endorphins help alleviate pain and things seem much less scary.
I tried to also think about all of the things I would eventually be able to do again once I began to heal.
Worry really doesn't help, and it drives up blood pressure and can make a person nauseated. I was DETERMINED to go in like a WARRIOR and succeed. Doing some deep breaths in and long breaths out will increase your oxygen levels and also help you feel calmer.
I will pray that you will feel calm and strength and peace as you begin your journey to wellness.
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daisymay2 nuala16574
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Please don't worry - you will be fine!
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elaine1954 nuala16574
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I too was worried but it was no bother. Had spinal, no prob, then took into theatre and had my IPod in my ears but by the time I switched it on ( to drown out the noise of course!) I was away out of it with the sedation, no probs.
You too will be fine, don't worry! 😊
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