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shirleyann57
shirleyann57

so my date was changed for my tkr, but here we are two days to go (Tuesday 21st) and the nerves have kicked in.

will be back on on Tuesday with an update, I will remember all the tips I have received from all you good people on this forum as well as everything I have read about other people successes, and of course what not to do!

thank you everyone and good luck also to anyone about to under go this kind of surgery, or indeed any surgery☘️

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  • marilyn10235
    marilyn10235 shirleyann57

    Posted

    Good luck for the 21st Shirleyann, I hope it all goes well. The operation is the easy part, so enjoy it!

    All the best,

    Look forward to hearing how you get on.

    Marilyn

    XX

  • eileen88018
    eileen88018 shirleyann57

    Posted

    Hi shirly Ann I had my TKR less than 3 weeks ago 2nd March and the surgery itself is nothing to be afraid of i had spinal injection and mild sedative I was so scared of being awake I was literally shaking before I went in to theatre but didn't know anything about it absolutely amazing. Every day gets easier I'm now only using 1 crutch and taking less pain killers it isn't easy and I know I've still got a long way to go but it's worth it after all the pain I've suffered over the last 3 years good luck you'll be fine x

  • dolores84206
    dolores84206 shirleyann57

    Posted

    Good luck Shirleyann, you will do great ! This is a great forum if you have any concerns. Let us know how you are doing.
  • johnny17592
    johnny17592 shirleyann57

    Posted

    Good luck Shireyann

    remember why you are doing this its a tough road ahead

    just a little reminder this weekend i have painted tiled glossed and put new tiles in the bathroom if I had done this before my tkr i would have been in agony for a week

    but all is fine .

  • jan01779
    jan01779 shirleyann57

    Posted

    Don't be nervous you won't know a thing under anaesthetic Had mine under epidural and sedation and 2.5 house later was woken up all done and dusted

    All the best

  • cheryl90571
    cheryl90571 shirleyann57

    Posted

    Hi Shirley Ann!

    I don't know if you are a believer or not , but if you ARE, I want to let you know that I am sending prayers of strength and calm, patience, and JOY to you tonight! God is RIGHT THERE with you! Give Him your cares, and He will bring you wonderful feelings of peace.

    The calm that I felt before each of my TKRs was HIM calming my fears. I spoke of this with my surgeon. He told me HE ALWAYS PRAYS before each surgery he does.

    You will be fine. Let us know how things go for you. ??

  • annette56166
    annette56166 shirleyann57

    Posted

    I really hope everything went well for you Shirleyann and your recovery is a ggod one as well!

    I will have to go through tkr been told too young at the moment (im 43).

    Thinking of you and hope you get lots of help and love.

    Annette. x

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