Pre Op Question

I had the spinal with sedation.  I was asleep during the entire thing and did not hear, feel or smell anything.  I was woken up and told they were just putting the dressing on.  I did not go back to sleep and stayed awake while I was in recovery then put on the ward.  My neighbour who had the full anesthetic slept for 10 hours after.  

Hello Hogtog and welcome to the forum,

Like you I'm pro-op but have no date yet.  Just waiting for pre-op assessment. Everyone here knows more than me so I won't offer advice, in fact I'll probably be seeking it from you when my times comes.

This forum is fab and everyone is lovely.  Great place to come for advice, a rant znd we can all learn from each other.

Good luck for 21st xxx

 

I had RTHR April 2nd. I found it easier to get into bed on my unoperated side. It was just a little easier to lift my operated leg up and over.

Also If you have cats, you may want to get a long handled scooper.

A sock aid is great for putting your socks on.

Have a nice comfy chair or recliner that isn't too soft and try to teach yourself to get up and down with little effort as possible.

Also I had and still have a seat riser for the toilet and I still use it just because my toilet is so low and it just doesn't feel comfortable for me.

When I first came out of the hospital after 3 nights I was on a walker for about 4 weeks then started to wean off onto a cane. I still use a cane today if walking a long distance.

I wish you the best of luck!