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Date: 19.06.2009
From: sam

Subject: hip operation

I am due a hip operation in July and I m terrified.I have been trawling through the forum looking for positive stories. I have opted for an epidural rather than gen.anaesthetic but am scared if it will be painful at all during op or recovery. I would welcome any comforting advice!I am 46,so hope to continue to enjoy life for a few more years.
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Date: 19.06.2009
From: Jill

Subject: Re: hip operation

Honest Sam my friend recently (couple months ago) had a total hip replacement, she was pain free approx 4 days after the Op! she had the less invasive op, better miniscule intrumnets etc... Honest she is so happy back at work within 5 weeks..she had general antasthetic tho... please dont feel terrified...u will be very happy after, but u need to speak to your surgeon mb about the Less invasive type of operation...let us know how u get on please

take care
Jill x
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Date: 22.06.2009
From: sam

Subject: Re: hip operation

Thanx so much for that Jill.I do need to speak to my surgeon but I am so scared that my ears go deaf!I cant wait to get out of the hospital and home.I can see lots of you have suffered multiple ops and I think you are all incredible!
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Date: 22.06.2009
From: Jill

Subject: Re: hip operation

Hi Sam

If u manage to c your surgeon b4 your OP, please take someone with u, as a spare pair of ears, ur like me, i go deaf, cant take the info in, I walsy take my partner or bestfriend, if I know im having an op...anyway, please dont be scared, u will get the help u need, and feel brand new again, it will be the best thing that has happeend to u, and take that god awful pain away!

goooooood Luck Sweeetie xx
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Date: 24.06.2009
From: sam

Subject: Re: hip operation

Thanks for advice.I have some notes about the operation somewhere but can I find them!I am just going to keep on researching on the internet until I am able to perform the operation myself!
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Date: 24.06.2009
From: Jill

Subject: Re: hip operation

Awww Sam U will be so happy after that Op... x
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