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Update on All Gowned up and ready to go.

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ann73107
ann73107

Good morning all and a massive thank you to everybody who responded last Tuesday 11th, I didn't get back on the ward until late evening Tuesday and eventually got discharged 5pm Saturday evening. I ended up having a General as they couldn't manage to get a spinal in because of a blood clotting problem that I have I was in recovery longer than most, the Op went smoothly and I have an uncemented hip now in place. I have to say I feel remarkably well my only concern is my leg from top to mid calf is enormous, there is no bruising but at first glance I thought I was wearing somebody else,s leg. My kidney function was down to to 30 so I'm being monitored at home to ensure its getting back to normal but all in all after all my concerns and worries its been a really positive experience . Hope everybody out there is recovering well and getting back to some form of mobility and once again thank you to each and everyone for your kind words and messages last week . Xx

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  • Cindybud
    Cindybud ann73107

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    Mine was very swollen too but it doesn't last for long. It will go down. I'm so glad it all went well for you. Hip Hip horrayyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!

    • Cindybud
      Cindybud

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      Sorry Ann not sure why this has come in three times hahaah
  • janeane72743
    janeane72743 ann73107

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    The swelling is normal everybody gets it it will go down give it a couple of weeks by week 6 it should be about right
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