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val14381
val14381

i'm due to have a thr in 10days time & I'm terrified! I've never been in hospital before. Does anyone have any tips on how to cope? I'm scared I will wimp out & not go thro with it.

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  • susan52056
    susan52056 val14381

    Posted

    Hi Val, I'm 11days after THR now and I'm sure that I was as nervous as you. As most of the comments say operation day is ok and also while you're in hospital having nurses look after you and keeping pain at ease. I've found that now I'm home it's more scary. Although I've got my husband, kids, friends and family looking after me. I'm taking painkillers every 6 hours but you read that some people try to cut down, I'm no way near that yet. I'd say I was more uncomfortable than in pain. I know it'll get better and as everyone says one day at a time. You'll be fine xxx
    • val14381
      val14381 susan52056

      Posted

      i wil be so glad when the day arrives, this countdown is awful! Hope you continue to make good progress. Thanks for your support.
  • trevor64267
    trevor64267 val14381

    Posted

    Take books, I pad or laptop as there are times when you have quiet time but otherwise I am sure the tiem will fly

    Good luck

     

    • val14381
      val14381 trevor64267

      Posted

      Thanks, I will take plenty of things to pass the time. Just can't wait to get it over with!
  • essexmad
    essexmad val14381

    Posted

    I was scared but honestly there is nothing to worry about. I had spinal and sedation and it was a piece of cake. Then its tough for a cpl of weeks but it gets better every day. I was in pain for 3 years before hand. I am now 13 weeks post op and like a new woman. Best thing i ever did and it will be for you too. Good luck x

     

    • val14381
      val14381 essexmad

      Posted

      I'm not worried about after, just the actual getting into the theatre! Be glad when it's over. Thanks, it helps to hear how positive everyone is.
  • judi48042
    judi48042 val14381

    Posted

    I was admitted at 11am and in surgery at 1am. It all passed in a blur! I had an epidural, and a "cocktail"! And woke up in recovery. The anticipation was far worse than the day itself. The staff are wonderful, they soothe you when you are frightened before, and compassionate afterwards. I was discharged next day which was a shock! Pain meds didn't last the full 6 hours, and as it was Christmas (trust me!) I relied on an icepack over the scar. But it's like having a baby, you go through it, and it's wonderful afterwards!
    • val14381
      val14381 judi48042

      Posted

      your hospital sounds great, hope mine is as good. Be glad when it's over. Thanks for your help.
  • trevor64267
    trevor64267 val14381

    Posted

    I think my operation shortchanged me as essexmad had pieces of cake and Judi had cocktails - did you both go private ? LOL
  • Paulus1949
    Paulus1949 val14381

    Posted

    Is there a February discount on THRs cheesygrin

     

    • val14381
      val14381 Paulus1949

      Posted

      Certainly looks like it! Really glad I'm having one in Feb cos I want to go to USA in May. Can't fly for 12 weeks but should hopefully be ok by then.
    • Paulus1949
      Paulus1949 DawnDedee

      Posted

      I can't wait, ha.

      Good to lighten the mood and have a laugh..it's the best medicine there is. cheesygrin

    • trevor64267
      trevor64267 val14381

      Posted

      First the cakes, then the cocktails now discounts on both !!! Please confirm name of hospital for future reference ?

      Cheers Shortchanged

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