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Worriedgirl29
Worriedgirl29

Hey all, my op is now on Wednesday this week and it's beginning to feel a lot more real.

I have mixed emotions about it all. Scared, apprehensive and full of hope and expectations.

Did anyone feel emotional before their op? Dunno why but I find myself crying at stupid things.

I couldn't even get my boots and socks off the other day and burst into tears. What's happening to me?! 🤔

Anyway sorry bout that, just sitting relaxing and thought I would check in with you all.. Hope your all doing well. X

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  • sarah1996
    sarah1996 Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Im a bit of an op expert (iv had that many) but i can tell you im so terrified for this one im even dreaming about it.

    I get upset over little things.

    Its a huge thing to go through surgery so its normal to be scared and nervous so dont worry. Everyone feels the same hahaha x

    • linda38528
      linda38528 sarah1996

      Posted

      And I got very weepy today at the hospital (2 days prior to surgery) while with the PT and OT for 'training' re equipment and rules. Still feel that way actually and I will be very, very glad to be post-surgery! I know - be careful what you wish for, but I want to be on  the other side starting to recuperate.  

       

    • alice85142
      alice85142 linda38528

      Posted

      Linda...Oh this is so normal..lots of us were like this..I had to have valium the week before I was being such a big girls blouse.  The fellow hippies/hipsters on this site helped so much as they will you with encoraging posts...after you have become 'one of us' you will be helping all the new pre op folk.  I was on this site some nights before the op as so nervous and was helped...keep reading your positive posts that will wing their way. So many of us will be willing you on for tomorrow.

      Ali

  • MichaelTN1UK
    MichaelTN1UK Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Hello Worriedgirl

    The emotional roller-coaster is part and parcel of this journey - that was the bad newssmile.

    The good news is that you will be pain free very soon. Not long after that, you will be feeling (and doing) things you have not done for a while.

    And even better than that, you will be enveloped into the warmth and support of this forum - aka The Hippie Family. A family who understands each and every emotion by people who have experienced it first hand.

    I just hope you feel the love and support I have. 

    Michael

  • keith13467
    keith13467 Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Am not surprised you feel like that, am sure it will all be ok, all the best for Wednesday, mu husband have his March 3rd
  • sandra16826
    sandra16826 Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    You sound normal! This is a major surgery....I'd worry about you if you DIDNT have these feelings! For me, pre op was the worst...you'll feel a great relief when it's finally done...take care and remember how many of us are doing good.
  • Skyhook
    Skyhook Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Yes I've been kinda depressed and stressed about my upcoming surgery. I keep thinking if I just stayed on the heavy duty pain meds I'd have been okay as I could get by but I know that's not true.

    I also keep thinking about what my surgeon said that this was not "necessary surgery" and it's "a choice". Saying it's just a matter of how much pain I want to continue living with, so I'm thinking that it's not really "Pain" I'm having with my hip osteoarthritis, it's a constant "Ache" and a constant "discomfort" but I have actual pain only when I twist my leg or hip a certain way, all kinds of rationalization with myself, as I also think AFTER the surgery I'll have some "Real Pain" at least for awhile. 😳

    But I'm putting a better spin on my situation as my surgery gets closer. I've been unable to take care of my responsibilities for six months now, my wife, friends and our doggies are somewhat neglected due to my lack of mobility, I'm gonna be brave and get through this and if I can't always be brave enough to do it for myself I'm going to be brave enough and do it for my family. Maybe I'll return to somewhat of a hero in their eyes. 😉 I also realize how fast time flies, hopefully, 3-4 months from now (probably) this will all be over and I'll feel so much better about myself and my discomfort will be over too, I look forward to walking and playing with my dogs the most. They are really sad that I haven't been going out with them, last winter we'd go out and play in the snow every day!

    Yes, this will all be over for us sooner than we can imagine, and from what these kind people on this forum tell me it will be a great time and well worth making the decision to have it done.

    Best of ever everything to you, I'm sure we are doing the best thing and it will be a great day when we can get back to enjoying movement and activity. Besides it will be over and done, and we'll be healed up before we realize it, time really does fly.

    Let me know how everything goes for you when you can!

    Mike

  • sue1957Geo
    sue1957Geo Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Oh the night before i sat and sobbed for an hour, the least little thing i was in tears, I actually cried when i missed my bus leading up to my op, but i can honestly say, not shed a tear since about 4th week when that was due to frustration, honest hun, its ok I promise if I can do it any one can, good luck for Wednesday, keep in touch and everyone is here for you.

     Suexx 

  • alice85142
    alice85142 Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Hello Worried Girl...if you were to look back on this site 5 months ago you would see my 'thread' 'very nervous due for a hp op'.....the countless posts followed as will for you..all supportiing you.  The medics were kind and before I knew it it was all over...I was crying and a real drama qween right up till just before op...chin up and check here and you will have all the posts welcoming you back orm your op.

    Alice ( Ali 2)....

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Oh yes, this can be a very emotional time, a right old roller-coaster ride both physically and emotionally.

    I am a normally very placid, bloke that takes everything in my stride, but there were emotional times for me too.

    Be assured, it is all part of the process some of us go through.

    Graham - 🚀💃

  • linda38528
    linda38528 Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    I have only replied to a handfull of postings since joining but I feel 'twinned at the hip". I get my surgery on Friday and have been feeling much like you  - on the 'emotional rollercoaster as someone else mentioned.

    This forum is a great help - so amazing how many 'hippies' there are and how many share their stories, feelings and support here. It has been a vast relief to pour out some of the angst among people who really 'get it' I hope you can feel the support too. It is amazing, sincere and comforting too me to share in the worries, niggling questions and kindness. 

    Given the long periods of pain that so manyof us experience before admitting there is a problem, and the waits before being referred and then scheduled for surgery all conspire to wear us down - emotionally and physically. And then there is the rest of life! So many are caregivers fro others - itis a wonder there isn't a special category of mental health dedicated to us! And if you read "rocketman" a bit more in comments, you will understand more of what I mean!

    Seriously 'worriedgirl" - keep the faith as this too will pass and once the immediate post-surgery is past us we will get to correspond about the little nagging frustrrations of 'being a log' when getting in and out of bed, respecting the wretched 90 degree rule and being able to drive ourselves around! I get to do thisover in the summer but then I will be well on my way to robo-woman or bionic woman and watch out!

    I will be thinking you of you on Wednesday visualzing a very successful surgery and sending 'virtual hugs'.

         

     

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK linda38528

      Posted

      Linda,

      You summed up a load of points so well there about the pains and admitting to problems, and getting worn down, I'll try to get that into the website.

      Graham - 🚀💃

    • linda38528
      linda38528 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Wow - happy to be 'used' this way! But please feel free to correct the typos.

      I am so impressed with this site and your thoughtful hand and comments and humour and tangents (re cars and motorcycles) help us all relax a bit about our worries. Thank you for all the work behind this - I KNOW it is a lot.    

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK linda38528

      Posted

      I am just one of many who give so much time replying to peoples concerns on here, I find it helps me in my recovery, and I just want to repay the kindnesses shown to me when I was a rookie at the start of my journey.

      Graham - 🚀💃

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