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    Anaesthetic choices

    Well I'm on the other side. So so glad I had the spinal block plus light GA. Block did not hurt. I remember going in to theatre, going to sleep, then waking in Recovery with NO pain!!! A short time later I was back in my room having a sandwich & cup of tea. Yes the block wore off after a few...
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    anxious 12 more days till my surgery

    Good plan Paydro!
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    Anaesthetic choices

    Thanks mydog.The cocktail will be ordered ☺️
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    Anaesthetic choices

    I love this story & have told many people who have asked why I'm considering this approach. I'm also borrowing your line when I spoke with my anesthetist on Thursday. Thanks Poppet
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    THR 11 days since RTHR and Recovering

    I had TLHR about 10 years ago - scheduled for the right hip in 2 weeks. I remember that I had that strange sensation in my left leg & hip for months, and that my legs felt different lengths. Not pain, but weird. This time I have been focusing on not limping - using a cane & a wheelchair when I...
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    THR Craftdee's Made It Through

    Hi Craftdee - congrats on being on the other side. I hope you're going well now. It is a marathon! I'm looking forward to a month from now when I'll be 2 weeks post-op (23 March). I'll be in hospital for 5 days or so then a week in a rehab unit. Last time I found this to be the key for a great...
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    Anaesthetic choices

    Thanks Vinny. I really need to hear this - it helps me so much. If not for a few fab folks who have helped with this inprobably would have taken the GA route. how are things going for you?
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    Anaesthetic choices

    Hi again. Many thanks for thoughts on this. I'm still feeling pretty anxious about this ... Never had a spinal block before and would like to know how it is from the patient's point of view (plenty of info around about what the anesthetist does). And do you hear any of the noise of the actual...
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    surgery this thursday the 12th

    I so feel for you teejay1. I had my first THR about 10 years ago, and kept a diary. I was almost aparlysed with anxiety beforehand, butafterwards I wondered what all my fuss was about. The lead-up is definitely worse!!! I had a GA that time, but this time I'm considering a spinal plus sedation...
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    Anaesthetic choices

    I've had one done, waiting for the other. I felt like you the first time, and I promise you I never looked back. That awful pain that is dragging you down now will go! I'm nervous again but that's ok. I know the other side of this is a much better place to be
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    Anaesthetic choices

    Re anesthesia: wondering if anyone knows about the spinal block plus sedation instead of a general anasthetic?
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    2015 March Musketeers - Are you having hip surgery in March?

    Hi all! My new hip is scheduled on 23 March. Would you please add my name & date to the list? Thanks
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