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I'm now officially a hippie!

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Fernlady
Fernlady

Hi everyone, I'm back in my room, everything went well. SB is now wearing off so starting to feel a little uncomfortable. I couldn't have wished for a better team, they've been brilliant. Thank you to everyone that wished me well x

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  • lors23
    lors23 Fernlady

    Posted

    Morning hun

    Congrats on gettting through surgery. Today might be quite a hard day but it just gets better after that. Make sure youtake as much pain meds as you need. I had the dreaded bedpan for both my thr's its horrible but it won't be long until you can get up go to toilet. Hang in there

    Ļove

    Laura x

  • fiona_08868
    fiona_08868 Fernlady

    Posted

    Ha ha, ha! The part I was dreading the most was the bedpan and I was right. You have a great positive attitude though and will be walking to the washroom in no time. Just keep on plugging away and you'll do great. I'm now at 4 weeks and 3 days and doing well. Unfortunately my other leg that still needs done is causing me a little trouble but I just keep on doing what I can. I focus very hard on standing tall standing tall and walking heel toe - advice I saw on this site. Stay happy and positive!

    Fiona xo

    • linda38528
      linda38528 fiona_08868

      Posted

      I also tried a deluxe feminine urinal bottle which works well if you can get upright, but was a disaster in bed.

      Nothing worse than soiling you bed and waiting for someone to help.

    • Fernlady
      Fernlady fiona_08868

      Posted

      Hi Fiona, I'm up now & getting to the bathroom! Good advice about standing tall x
  • fiona_08868
    fiona_08868 Fernlady

    Posted

    That's great - dignity now intact! Now stay positive, work hard and you'll be walking well in no time. There will be good days and okay days but it does improve - suddenly you'll be surprised what you can do. Hugs!
  • brenda92532
    brenda92532 Fernlady

    Posted

    Hi I'm glad everything went well and I'm sure with all the advice and good wishes given you'll have a speedy recovery. It makes a big difference when you have a good team and have faith in them. Xxxxx

     

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