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I've done it, it's all over!

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veronica58657
veronica58657

First one in to theatre 8.30am, got talked into have a spinal and light GA, was so nervous, but it's done and I'm on my way to recovery, I'm so pleased it's over. Thank you all so much for all your support, it's really amazing to know that people you've never met actually care about you and your ups and down. Bless you all.

Veronica

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  • Stephie52
    Stephie52 veronica58657

    Posted

    I was first down to theatre at 8.30 on Friday also. I had the spinal block with no sedation. At on point it sounded as if the surgeon was building a bungalow in my hip! Very pleased with the tiny incision and soluble stitches. Hope you recover quickly.

    steph

    • rose0000
      rose0000 Stephie52

      Posted

      Well done Steph!

      Gosh you were really brave to listen to it all? Can I ask possibly why you choose this? I am always so interested in the decisions made for the operation. Wishing you well and a very speedy and comfortable recovery Xxx

    • Stephie52
      Stephie52 rose0000

      Posted

      Hi Rose, my anaesthetist said he would be standing by with a sedative if I  needed it, but apart from a lot of noise, I was quite comfortable, so I didn't need it.

      best wishes

      Steph

    • jane26071
      jane26071 Stephie52

      Posted

      I didn't have sedation either..... I was used to the operating theatre set up having worked as a nurse some years ago and also I wanted to be part of the whole event, not just handing my body over at the door.....hmmmmmm think I probably sound like a bit of a nutter saying that!!!!! Ha ha ha
    • maggiefabrianne
      maggiefabrianne jane26071

      Posted

      Hello

      you are mot mad I was same no sedation and chatting to everyone I did that for both hops and like you weirdly wanted to experience it. maggiex

    • Stephie52
      Stephie52 maggiefabrianne

      Posted

      I agree, I really felt part of it and not just a 'body'. The surgeon even showed me the new hip before he put it in, I was impressed how small and neat it was, and I was kept informed of everything they were doing all the way through.

      Stephx

  • maggiefabrianne
    maggiefabrianne veronica58657

    Posted

    Great news and how great you will feel now. You will wonder what you were worried about. well done you x
  • Gaby21
    Gaby21 veronica58657

    Posted

    I'm 2 nd day post op. Have low blood pressure so ever time I get up I almost pass clean out!i actually have a lot of pain in my thigh!! Very hard to move at mo!! Hydro today. Exhausted!
    • rose0000
      rose0000 Gaby21

      Posted

      Gaby I hope they are taking care of you at the hospital with your blood pressure. Sending you very best wishes for a speedy recovery!
    • linnet2015
      linnet2015 Gaby21

      Posted

      H Gaby

      Well done and now its all over. A lot of people get low blood pressure it can be to do with drugs they give you so take care whenever you try to get up and thats theres a nurse with you. My blood pressure is never very low normally but even mine went right down for the first couple oof days. Make sure you drink plenty too as that is supposed to help.

      Hope you enjoy the Hydro today - Id love to know what that entails.

      Linnet x😀

    • shirley17649
      shirley17649 Gaby21

      Posted

      Hi Gaby

      I notice you suffer from low blood pressure, like me. Hope things are getting back to normal now. It forces us to rest so may be that is a good thng

      Best wishes

      shirley

  • renee01952
    renee01952 veronica58657

    Posted

    dear veronica ...

    good morning , darling - I hope that you had a reasonable good night -

    Congratulations on a job well done ... we know how much courage it takes and this sense of accomplishment is priceless - okay, ther might be some pain and discomfort, but hey IT IS DONE ...

    keep this in mind the coming hours ... 

    big warm hug and be very gentle with your self 

    all is well

    renee

    • veronica58657
      veronica58657 renee01952

      Posted

      Thank you so much Renee for your thoughts and kindness, makes such a different. So pleased it's over with. Pain, low blood pressure and feeling dizzy, but, I can get through all this and come out the other side. Onwards and upwards.

      Veronica

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