Pre-Op and Information
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I had my pre-op testing yesterday and good to know all came out well! I'm good to go on April 2nd!
Just a few tidbits: I won't have to wear those tight stockings (Ted Hose) because I will have the ankle pumps for a few days.
Also I won't be taking injections of blood thinner but will take 1 325mg aspirin instead.
I'm having surgery done ante-lateral which means I will be cut on the side of my hip. Won't have the 90 degree precautions but won't be able to cross legs at ankles for 6-8 weeks.
Mostly, they told me that I will be somewhat sedated when they give me the epidural. That gives me some relief because I'm scared to death of having an epidural.
My surgeon and his staff have been wonderful!
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mark26805 miele55255ch
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miele55255ch mark26805
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barbara17317 miele55255ch
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eileen64__UK miele55255ch
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I'm in the UK and never heard of ankle pumps lol
The injections I managed threm OK
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Eileen UK
christine69594 eileen64__UK
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eileen64__UK christine69594
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They sound very interesting and as you say soothing.
I hated the TEDS but didnt mind the injections.,.,got used to them for the short time i had to do them
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Eileen
christine69594 eileen64__UK
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I had my first shower today nearly 6 weeks post op. I was so excited. I see my consultant thursday and I'm hoping he'll tell me I can drive, woohoo !!!
eileen64__UK christine69594
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Good luck with your 6 week visit
I remember how I felt when I was going for mine
I'm sure he will say you can drive......you really miss it when you cant dont you?
Even now 14 months on and on 2 crutches permanently I am allowed to drive and it is great.....independence!!!
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Eileen
christine69594 eileen64__UK
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paula96157 miele55255ch
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Which hospital and which consultant?
Good luck for 2nd April.
miele55255ch paula96157
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I'm in Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania. I have all the confidence in the world with my surgeon. The first one I saw was rather sloppy. So I got another surgeon.
It just seems like the recovery time is forever