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Date: 06.04.2010
From: Verity

Subject: Pre Op results

Hi! Ive spent 5 hours in the hosp today. Had various swabs and samples taken. Had all my precious belongings (my tablets!) well and truly rummaged through and got excited about bringing my op forward to the 5th May only to feel gutted that I can't because Im on the contraceptive pill and I have to be off it for six weeks before op. Im totally knackered haha
Im going in on the 19th so they can start my blood thinning injections the day before. Spending the first night after op in HDU. Im havin ceramic hips and the incision is goin to be kind of about an inch further round than the hip (from the front)So nearer the back but vertically. Apparently it means he doesnt have to cut through the muscle. Hopefully Ill be out after about a week. maybe more maybe less, depending on how I am. Gotta keep inecting the blood thinner every night for about a month after the op so i dont get clots.

Ultimately, Im soooo much happier about it. I was relieved to hear Im having an epidural to. At least if I do wake up I wont feel it lol.

Gotta shoot!
Hope everyones OK xx
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Date: 06.04.2010
From: Kirstine

Subject: Re: Pre Op results

Thats fab news, cant belive how small the scar sounds like its going to be. If you are having an epidural does that mean you arnt having a general anesthetic? Ive heard of people being awake for operations after having epidurals but havnt a clue about hip ops. Sorry for all the questions but im nosey lol
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Date: 06.04.2010
From: Lynn B

Subject: Re: Pre Op results

Great news Verity, does an epidural mean you will be awake?? Bet you cant wait... so pleased for you!!.
You got nothing to worry about the blood thining injections i have had them takes a second apart from the bruising it doesnt hurt,tc xx
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Date: 07.04.2010
From: jill

Subject: Re: Pre Op results

(((((((((((hugs for Verity))))))))) well done girlie xx
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Date: 07.04.2010
From: Verity

Subject: Re: Pre Op results

I would NEVER EVER EVER have a hip op without GA lol. To be honest I can't possibly understand why anyone would lol. Im havin the epidural aswell as the general anaesthetic.
The scars are actually gonna be 10-12 cm each. He said these are 'small' scars haha! I dont mind. I quite like scars. I find them interesting. I asked the surgeon if I could keep the bone he takes out but apparently youre not allowed even to keep stitches or anything now coz someone sued about something. Dammit! Theyre only goin in the bin!
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Date: 07.04.2010
From: jill

Subject: Re: Pre Op results

Poo I want My Gall Bladder stones!"!! lolol....deffo wannna c them tho.... when I had my Bursa removed from right hip it left me with a huge
7inch scar! side of my hip....but its faded a lot and looks like a huge stretch mark!! lol
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Date: 07.04.2010
From: Verity

Subject: Re: Pre Op results

Maybe its just Gobowen orthopaedic that does this and you'll be able to keep yours Jill! lol
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Date: 09.04.2010
From: Lucy30

Subject: Re: Pre Op results

Great news Verity I didnt get as much info as you on my pre op. They did swabs and bloods and went through what you can and cant do after surgery. I'm having ceramic to as apparantly they are good for younger more active people.

Im seeing my surgeon on the 13th again so I can ask any other questions I may have.

Keep us up to date Verity its nice to hear the difference between my situation and yours.

Lots of hugs Lucy x
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Date: 09.04.2010
From: Verity

Subject: Re: Pre Op results

Hey Lucy, I asked my surgeon briefly about what would happen after the op. He explained a few situation about dislocation (coz I was worried about it) but not to worry until after the op. The physios and OT will sort me and my house out then.
Howcome you have to see the surgeon again before your op? Im not seeing mine til im on the operating table!

Take car xx
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Date: 09.04.2010
From: KayJay

Subject: Re: Pre Op results

Gall bladder stones Jill - I remember when my old Grannie used to show hers to us when we were kids. She kept them in a jam jar.

Good Luck Verity. An Epidural is not that bad. But yes I would certainly have a GA as well !! They had to fair struggle with me to take gas and air off me when I was in labour with my youngest babby !!
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Date: 09.04.2010
From: Sally

Subject: Re: Pre Op results

hi Verity, all sounds very positive.
Hope it goes well.
xx
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Date: 12.04.2010
From: jill

Subject: Re: Pre Op results

Know I earlier, but been told my hb is 10, and nutrifils r 1.6..... and wwc 3.4, yet two days ago, all were normal.....better still get that bliddy op thurs. or I willll screammmmmmmmmmmmmm!! Is 10.1 ok to have op. didnt get to see doc as I got discharged, the Nurse told me, s I had pre op whilst in there today ??
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Date: 13.04.2010
From: Verity

Subject: Re: Pre Op results

Hey Jill,
My hb is always around 10 and they dont have a prob with me havin the op : )
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Date: 14.04.2010
From: jill

Subject: Re: Pre Op results

thanks ŠVerity makes me feel better now....love Jill xx ok be back on now after my recovery, take care U ok xxxx
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Date: 15.04.2010
From: Lucy30

Subject: Re: Pre Op results

Hi Verity,

I asked to see him as I havnt seen him properly to ask all my questions and since I last saw him things have really deteriorated. Glad I did though as I got a new date and I go in next Tues and have my op on Wed.......less than a week to go......whoooo hooooooooo x

Hows things with you hun? x
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Date: 16.04.2010
From: Verity

Subject: Re: Pre Op results

Wow! Thats wonderful! They tried to bring mine forward too but I had to be off 'the pill' for 6 weeks beforehand. Dammit! I bet its all really sinking in now isn't it?

Just started on etanercept for the next 3 weeks before op. It got desperate and I couldn't wait til after op. It was either the etanercept or they pump me full of steroids til after the op. Ive developed the shakes though so not sure what thats related to! lol

How are you? xx
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Date: 16.04.2010
From: Lucy30

Subject: Re: Pre Op results

Yeah it has Verity.....i'm scared but just want it done now.

Never heard of etrenercept what is it a pain killer? Wonder what the shakes are about....you should get that checked hun x

I'm trying to get organised and make sure my little lad is ok with the fact that I will be gone for a few days etc but other than that am all set.

Shame they couldnt do yours earlier due to the pill eh but at least you know its happening and have the date etc.

How you feeling about yours? x
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Date: 17.04.2010
From: Jill

Subject: Re: Pre Op results

Lucy well done, and good luck for then ok xxx
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