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Operation Tomorrow!

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freestork
freestork

So it's here! Am really nervous now, had more bloods done today stomach in knots. I know it really needs doing and am glad it's now here but am sooo nervous. Taxi booked to pick me up at 7.00am tomorrow morning!

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  • marilyn10235
    marilyn10235 freestork

    Posted

    Yay!

    Just net the butterflies!

    You'll be fine! Let us know how you go, what the private experience is like!!

    But you know the score, we'll always be here, but I'm sure you'll sail through this like a pro!

    I wish for you an easy, quick procedure & a wonderful recovery & rehab.

    Good luck, we'll all be thinking of you. 😀

    Marilyn

    XX

  • Laura3333
    Laura3333 freestork

    Posted

    This is the worst bit, when the nerves get to you.

    Once you get there in the morning the time will fly and before you know it, it will be over, no going back, just a lot of work, and a better knee. It's well worth it, we've all done it, you will too.

    Good luck.x.

  • Julia-NewKnee
    Julia-NewKnee freestork

    Posted

    Count me in with all the rest! God Bless you, your surgical Team tomorrow! ! Will be praying for you.. you will do well.. keep us posted. For me the Oxycontin worked the best for post surgery pain rather than Norco. If you allready had one knee done (think you did on your other posting) you know what worked for you.. I loved having the spinal block done. I'm a big girl too.. it went great for me. We all look forward to hearing how you are.

    Hip Hip hooray to Healing well !

    I'm a R TKR from 1/24/17

    ROM 105. And growing :^)

  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX freestork

    Posted

    WOOHOO!!!!  Onwards and upwards!  See you on the other side of your drug-haze. 

    PS: You first post after surgery may look like this:

    sdgw asre rty ertyertyert e yteru rty rgygjrt tyu kty tyuotyut!@#@

    ...or similar...and that's AFTER you do a visual spellcheck.  Good luck...

  • victoria11426
    victoria11426 freestork

    Posted

    Aw good luck freestork,i was so nervous im ten weeks tomorrow and gettng there slowly you will be absolutely fine and will be so worth it in long run,xx
  • cheryl90571
    cheryl90571 freestork

    Posted

    Sending prayers to you for CALM and STRENGTH, and FAITH that all WILL be well tomorrow.

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • susiemah
    susiemah freestork

    Posted

    Good luck, ice, physio and meds will become your life for a few weeks. This forum really helps. Take care . 
  • Mary0987
    Mary0987 freestork

    Posted

    You will do just fine. It will be over before you know it. I'm four weeks tomorrow on my second TKR. First on six months ago. Hang in there and let us know how you are doing in a couple weeks. God bless you for a fast a speedy recovery with no problems. 😊

  • Eizie
    Eizie freestork

    Posted

    Freestork, we will be thinking of you! Luck and prayers. ??🙏

  • jenny80029
    jenny80029 freestork

    Posted

    The other side! Are you there yet!? Blessings and peace to you, and excellent pain relief. If it is not excellent, get them to sort it out for you!
  • jenny80029
    jenny80029 freestork

    Posted

    The other side! Are you there yet!? Blessings and peace to you, and excellent pain relief. If it is not excellent, get them to sort it out for you!
  • sue37592
    sue37592 freestork

    Posted

    Hi Freestork, I hope all went well today and look forward to hearing from you soon. Take care and keep up with all the physio.x
    • freestork
      freestork sue37592

      Posted

      Hi everyone it's 04:00 and all well. I was the only one on list for surgery so was in and straight down. Back in my room at 11:45! Surgery went well I had a general as requested and recovered well from it. Am reativly pain free at moment and due to start physio later on today. Will let you all know how it goes. Many thanks for all your thoughts and prayers xx

    • CHICO_MARX
      CHICO_MARX freestork

      Posted

      Hang on tight, my friend.  Everything changes in the next 24 hours when the anesthesia is completely out of your system.  

      "Praestolor"...a saying of the Roman Praetorian Guard...Be Prepared!!!

    • freestork
      freestork CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      Thanks Chico teeth gritted loins girded ready for this battle, expecting the worse hoping for the best realistic head switched on. Will update later
    • chris00938
      chris00938 freestork

      Posted

      Big smiles here - SO good to hear from you:-))))  Now I know we ALL wish you the very best recovery:-))))) 
    • marilyn10235
      marilyn10235 freestork

      Posted

      Oh, so glad you're ok!

      Hard work starts now, but don't forget give yourself some 'me' time & a few little treats when things go well.

      Keep us updated on your progress.

      Oh by the way, out of 10 how do you rate the private experience??

      Marilyn

      XX

    • chris00938
      chris00938 marilyn10235

      Posted

      My physio in hospital said the second and third day were the toughest, as you try and do the slide exercises, and I think that was true.  I used my hands to help lift the thigh when I was doing them on the bed.  He also suggested using a tray under the foot when we got home:-))))
    • chris00938
      chris00938 marilyn10235

      Posted

      Oh yes!  I used this time after the op to thoroughly indulge myself!  Cake, chocolates, films, whatever!  It all helps to turn it into a positive experience:-))))
    • marilyn10235
      marilyn10235 chris00938

      Posted

      All remember from the day after my op is falling asleep & being sick!! I am never having morphine ever again!!!

      The poor physio kept trying to get me up but even sat I the seat I fell asleep!!

      I asked them to take it away in the end!

      XX

    • chris00938
      chris00938 marilyn10235

      Posted

      AH!  Was that the morphine???????  I was as sick as a dog after the evening meal and in such a deep sleep that when the doctor came round in the afternoon I thought it was the next day LOL!  I had no idea what caused that!  I was still very sleepy when I went home.  My husband was coming to pick me up just after lunch and I knew I should get dressed but HAD to have a nap before I did and he was really disappointed he had to wait for me to get dressed LOL!  But as soon as I got home the tiredness just went - strange!  But I've never been one for sleeping during the day - maybe that's it.

    • CHICO_MARX
      CHICO_MARX freestork

      Posted

      I send my best hopes that you are at the far left side of the bell curve and kick this in a few months.  Stay strong!!!
    • freestork
      freestork CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      Thanks Chico pushed on with physio today wasn't too bad as leg still fairly numb know it's gonna be tough tomorrow but hey ho no pain no gain cryo cuff really good

    • freestork
      freestork marilyn10235

      Posted

      Hi Marilyn I would give private care 10/10 attention to detail 2nd to none the care and compassion I have been shown is fab. No waiting around and attention and medical care around the clock x
    • freestork
      freestork chris00938

      Posted

      Been doing slide today followed by cryo cuff and made sure I've done my 10 reps on sheet

    • chris00938
      chris00938 freestork

      Posted

      Excellent:-))))))  You're off to a really good start!:-))))))

    • CHICO_MARX
      CHICO_MARX freestork

      Posted

      Your worst enemy is FRICTION!!!  Put a plastic bag over your foot; secure with a fairly tight rubber band or shoelace tie.  Foot will glide a lot smoother.
    • chris00938
      chris00938 CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      My hospital physio suggested a plastic tray - either on the bed or on a carpet if you're doing the slides from a chair:-)))

    • marilyn10235
      marilyn10235 freestork

      Posted

      I'm so glad you've had a really good experience so far, long may it last.

      I wish you a quick & pain free recovery.

      All the best

      Marilyn

      XX

    • freestork
      freestork marilyn10235

      Posted

      Thanks Marilyn will keep you informed I've found this forum a great strength of support really helped me to prepare and what to expect I kinda feel one step ahead lol xx

    • chris00938
      chris00938 freestork

      Posted

      Here's hoping for a good day for you today Freestork.  Are you still in hospital or are you home now?  Thinking of you!

    • marilyn10235
      marilyn10235 freestork

      Posted

      How is the physio going? Are you able to bend the knee?

      Hopefully you are at home now, or will be, good luck.

      The hard work starts now!

      All the best

      Marilyn

      XX

    • freestork
      freestork marilyn10235

      Posted

      Hi Chris & Marilyn was due to be discharged tomorrow but physio so pleased with progress said I could go today but bloods showing potassium low so got to stay until tomorrow

    • chris00938
      chris00938 freestork

      Posted

      Ah - a similar thing happened to me - I had low salt and had to stay an extra day, so next time I'm taking individual packs of salt in and will start on them the day of the op:-))))  I'm sure your day will pass fast enough and also be pleasant enough so enjoy the rest:-))))))

    • chris00938
      chris00938 freestork

      Posted

      You really are off to a flying start:-))))))  Good on you!:-)))))
    • marilyn10235
      marilyn10235 freestork

      Posted

      I so pleased how well you're doing. Shame you have to stay in another day, but at least you're in good hands.

      Marilyn

      XX

    • Oldfatguy1
      Oldfatguy1 CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      OR...a condom....I always considered that to be a size small...

      That of course would be a Texas size comparison

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