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Op on Wednesday!!

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vicki00016
vicki00016

I've just been given the go ahead for my thr on Wednesday as planned. My hb was low so technically it should have been cancelled but I'm 45 and otherwise healthy. Just had a visit from occupational health to arrange delivery of a chair, trolley, loo lift etc... Relieved it's going ahead as will have family around over Christmas but feeling scared now.

Just wish it was all over and could get on with recovery. I've put this off for so many years but have had to give in. Having bone grafting so won't know till after the op how long I'll be non weight bearing for. Just want to walk without a limp!! 😄

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  • renee01952
    renee01952 vicki00016

    Posted

    Hi Vicky.  

    happy for you too !!!  this waiting time is pretty awful and of course you are scared, nervous, anxious and ... excited !!

    Seems that you are well prepared with the aids post-op ---- do you have a grabber - 

    big warm hug 

    renee

     

  • sue1957Geo
    sue1957Geo vicki00016

    Posted

    Good luck for tomorrow hun, take a deep breath and go for it, the person you want to be is jus a sleep away.

    suexx

    • sue1957Geo
      sue1957Geo vicki00016

      Posted

      Believe me i understand, i was shaking so much when i signed for the operation, they kept asking me ifbthat was mine looked nothing like normal i swear. When you wake up it will be all over, thursday you most probally be up, may be home on saturday, good luck babes, 
    • vicki00016
      vicki00016 sue1957Geo

      Posted

      Thankyou, did you have a spinal? Just packing a little bag for tomorrow.
    • ScubaRob
      ScubaRob vicki00016

      Posted

      If you're having spinal, it sound so much worse than it is.  It's less of a pinch than having blood drawn.  I barely felt a thing and the next thing you know, you're waking up in recovery.
    • sue1957Geo
      sue1957Geo ScubaRob

      Posted

      No only wanted a general, saw aneathatist he mentioned spinal and i just freeked, so hecwas very sweet and gave me a general, apprently my surgeon prefers it to.
  • ScubaRob
    ScubaRob vicki00016

    Posted

    Best of luck, Vicki.

    It's hard to do this close, but try to relax. All the hard stuff is done, and you'll be through before you know. The hospital staff are so good at what they do. 

    See you on the other side.  You'll be great!  =)

    Rob

  • linnet2015
    linnet2015 vicki00016

    Posted

    Best of luck for Wednesday vicki, will be thinking of you.

    Let us know as soon as you can how things went.

    Linnet xx

  • renee01952
    renee01952 vicki00016

    Posted

    Hi Vicky , 

    Sending you light and healing - 

    Just surrender, sweetheart - you are in good hands -

    Angel blessings and big warm hug

    renee

  • annie0412
    annie0412 vicki00016

    Posted

    Hi Vicki wishing you well today. I was in your position exactly one week ago today.  I was amazed at how smoothly everything went and how the thought of the event was far worse than the reality. A major operation was made to feel like a minor event!!  Best advice in the early days is take all the pain killers that are on offer to you as early mobility is recommended and you so will not want to move if you are in discomfort. You will be well looked after . Look forward to reading your posts in the fixture xx
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