THR Fairydell's recovery thread

[Layla]

Best Wishes tomorrow, @Fairydell
We'll be thinking of you and looking forward to your first post.
Wishing you comfort and a peaceful rest of the day and evening!

 

[Fairydell]

Thanks @Layla It will soon be a distant memory (I hope).

 

[Layla]

It will. It will all move quickly, like an assembly line. At least mine did.

They keep you busy and ask lots of questions. You repeat your name, birthdate and which hip you're having replaced many times to numerous people. Then they have you sign, or initial, your op leg and the surgeon will also. At least that's how they did it where I went through surgery. Assuming it's common and similar everywhere. If you're feeling anxious, they'll give you something to take the edge off. You'll wake up in recovery and wonder how the heck you got there

You'll do great!!
Big hugs to you
@Fairydell

 

[Rhiannon89]

Thinking of you, I know tonight will be am anxious wait but tomorrow will fly by! And yes you will repeat your name and date of birth a thousand times before they operate

I only today managed to finally get the arrow off my leg that the surgeon drew on before surgery!

Good luck! It will all be a distant memory soon!

 

[Fairydell]

Thanks @Rhiannon89 I am planning on going to bed quite soon and just reading my book and winding down. I am getting really nervous now but can't wait to get it all over with. How is your recovery coming along.?

 

[Rhiannon89]

@Fairydell good idea, try and relax which i know is harder said than done! Once it's over you will wonder what you've been worrying about

It's going really well thank you, 3 weeks tomorrow and I'm cleared to drive and swim and I mostly walk unaided. Most importantly that nagging arthritis pain (in that hip) is gone!

 

[beachlily]

Fairydell- good luck! I just had my surgery today and so far so good. You’re motivated to get strong and you’ve done your best for pre op. Trust me- you’re going to be AMAZING

 

[Mojo333]

I'm thinking of your hard road to acceptance about what needed to be done to get you back to healthy and happy.
I know the injection was your last hurrah.
You are doing exactly what has to be done, needs to be done...and you are going to do beautifully!!
Healing hugs in advance, dear Fairydell.

 

[SarahBee]

@Fairydell and @Carriemay60 -- I am here and waiting!. You are gonna do great! Hugs to both of you!

 

[Orchid Mom]

Best wishes for a great surgery and speedy recovery!

 

[Hip Hip Hooray!]

It helped me to breathe in healing, golden light, and to breathe out fear.

 

[Fairydell]

Good morning everyone. I will be heading off to the hospital in just over half an hour. I feel sick with nerves but can't wait to see you all on the healing side. I hope to catch up with you all later... @Carriemay60 I will be thinking of you. Good luck. xxx

 

[Fairydell]

I am all done and dusted and I feel smashing. I will pop back later as I am a bit tired now.

 

[Bionic]

Wow @Fairydell all done. I hope you manage to get a bit of rest but with them coming in to do obs so often you may not.
Hope you have a good day

 

[Mojo333]

Sleep all you can...ice all you can...and take those meds on time.
So glad to know you will now be on your way to a life with no hip pain.
Healing hugs

 

[SarahBee]

Congratulations, @Fairydell Here we are with our matching RTHR. Get some rest and enjoy the freedom from pain!

 

[Hoppy Nanny]

Wow you girls are rocking this THR business... congrats on your shiny new hip @Fairydell... now take it easy!!!! xx


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[Fairydell]

Just had lunch.. lovely cheese and pickle sandwiches and side salad. I am going to try and sleep for a while. Thanks everyone for your kind messages.

 

[Rhiannon89]

Wooo! So happy it's done! Rest up and try and relax, those nurses will be in constantly taking your vitals

Time to recover!

 

[GrannyC]

Fantastic to see you on the recovery side. Let the healing begin!!