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@karisa7174, they will put a drip in for fluids so you will be well hydrated during the surgery. :)
 
Good luck @karisa7174 - from what I have read this is the worse time - the waiting and I am yet to get that close. Thinking good and positive thoughts towards you and try not to stress too much:)

@Cappagirl - the same for you from another Aussie - try and not stress too much :)
 
Well, I'm down to just over 3 days until surgery. Wednesday is the day. Spending the next couple days finalizing and trying to get a few things done. Two more days of work! Spent the weekend so far scrapbooking with a great group of ladies. They even all put together a recovery tote with puzzle books, magazines, and gift cards for groceries and places to eat. I am truly blessed!

Now I am laying in bed trying to deal with the pain. My lower back is killing me on my right side. Of course my bad hip is my left side so I'm really hoping nothing else is wrong. Really wishing I could take pain meds but since I'm so close to surgery, my option of what I have is limited to Tylenol and that doesn't do much. Just counting down the days and trying to keep my nerves controlled"
 
@karisa7174 So it's almost here... I'm now 6 days behind you providing my UA comes back negative, & so I'm gearing up, too. I think I'm as prepared as I'm gonna be except for packing a bag for the hospital & probably another bigger one for a rehab in case they make me go. (God, I hope not!).

Like you I'm having my left hip done; also have pain in right butt... Hope that dissipates once gait is improved & leg length evened out. Read a good suggestion from 2 people here: use a cane as a leg lifter & to move op leg in bed!! Do you have a cane? Should be one with a STRAIGHT handle, not curved. Just thought I'd mention that. They said they SLEPT with it! So, I had hubby run out & buy one! Whatever works...

You're right: Tylenol is worthless at this stage of the game. Can you ice that right side?

Well, sweetie, you're in the homestretch... Everything we've been aiming towards. I'm trying on mentally good days to view this as an adventure of sorts. You've got work to focus on, which is good. You KNOW you'll be fine... Count on it!

Ellen
 
@karisa7174 you are on the home straight now!! The worrying and angst before the op is the worst bit of all. The operation is such a non event by comparison. Thinking of you and @ shrinkette . Hoping you both have great recoveries ...looking forward to hearing about them....Chrissie xx


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@karisa7174 we are almost there sweetie! Just a little bit longer for us and we will be one the other side.


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Woohoo. We will ride that train together! I am so glad for all my friends on here!
 
Just 24 more hours to go until I'm at the hospital getting prepped for surgery. Can't believe it's almost here! Kind of feel like I'm getting a cold. Sure hope it doesn't get worse and cause any delays!
 
@karisa7174 tomorrow you will be where I am today. I am checked in waiting for a room. We are in the family waiting room with other pts also waiting for surgery and a room lol. So the waiting continues. Glad I have my iPad with me.
 
Stay in touch - I was so glad to finally be there! Couldn't wait to be recovering instead of getting worse - you'll be there soon!
 
@karisa7174 To-mor-row, To-mor-row, To-mor-row... It's only a day a-way!!! Yay -- you're almost there!!! New hip, less pain, new outlook, new life, MORE life. Thinking of you & wishing you all the best. It's been a long road... hoping to be on it myself next week. ❤❤❤
 
@shrinkette you definitely brought a smile to my face! I can just hear that song, will probably be stuck in my head now!

@DrToonz I can't believe it's almost here. The last week will fly by! I'm now at 12 hours and counting.

@charmed-life thanks for the encouraging words. It's been a super challenging day for sure!

@psychteach I may not post much until I'm home. I don't plan on taking my IPad as I don't want to deal with it and it's hard to type on my phone.

@Freaky freak I hope things went well for you! Will be watching the other side for your recovery.

Well, the time is nearly here. I'm now less than 12 hours to go. No more food or water for me. . If I wasn't already emotional and freaking out the day before surgery, I had a stressful day. I've only been talking about my hip pain and everything going on with my FB friends for over a year and the day before, a relative thinks I should be trying a special type of massage rather than do surgery. Really?? The day before you have the nerve to say that to me. Needless to say, it's completely thrown me for a loop!!

Well, I've got to leave by 5:30 am so I'm off to bed. Will post when I can, may be short and sweet until I get home. My phone and my fingers don't really cooperate!
 
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Sending warm thoughts, wishing you His peace as you go through surgery. We're all here for you!
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Thinking of @karis7174. Not long until you reach the 'hippie' side....looking forward to welcoming you there. Sending good wishes your way for a great recovery. Chrissie x


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