Well day after tomorrow

[Rosemary]

12th New Zealand time. 11th for most other people is the day I have my knee replacement. I am dreading it. Brother and husband will look after me when I come home. Wish me luck.

 

[Jayne]

I wish you the very best! I understand you are dreading it and I shall have you in my thoughts and prayers. The Internet is a great tool because I'm here in PA. and talking to a lady in New Zealand and feel so blessed to be a part of helping her know I care about her.
My surgery is June 4th and I'm having both knees done and I'm dreading it also. For many reasons. I see the fear on my husband's face and I worry too but, remember it is only going to get better. Hugs to you!
Jayne

 

[Texas]

Janye and Rosemary try not to worry. I know its hard but, the surgery will go fast, then you get to come home relax and be babied...lol.......You will be back on here before you know it. Any questions I hope you post. Please let us know how you both are doing..........My prayers are with you as well...........But it will be ok, I just know it...........Kim

 

[Josephine]

Just relax and let all that anxiety fly out of the window. The more you think about it, the bigger it gets! And just think that this time to tomorrow that part will all be over. God bless!

 

[calling_all_angels]

Rosemary,
It is as Jo says exhale and let your mind be at rest. I will be praying for you and waiting to hear how everything goes for you.

 

[Surfsister]

Don't dread it. People look at my newly healed surgery scar and try to give me sympathy. No sympathy needed. I'm thankful for the surgery, for the fact that such a surgery exists. Without it, we'd all be living the rest of our lives in constant pain. Who wants that? See the surgery for what it is—a lifesaver.

You can do this. I'm 45 years old and extremely active. The last thing I wanted was to spend my summer watching from the sidelines. But this is temporary. I'll be back out there, living my life, pain-free, soon enough. I'm thankful for knee replacement. You can do it. You can. And it will be worth it.

 

[Gringo]

I was pretty nervous about it, too. I can't believe it was two weeks ago tomorrow, now. Heck, I still have the staples. But the surgery itself was nothing. They started the IV and got that all taped down on my hand, and in my case I don't even remember anything other than the conversation I was having with the nurses. To you, the whole thing will feel like it happened in the blink of an eye.

Then you get to start a countdown of the few remaining days until you can function normally again. Today, for example, is my last shot of Lovenox. Another milestone behind me. You will feel the same way.

I communicated with a lot of people who went through this before I did it myself. In every single case, they told me they were glad they did it. That they wished they had done it sooner.

And now I am here to tell you that is exactly how it feels.

 

[stives]

I totally agree with all these replies. I've also had friends come up and say how sympathetic they are, and I have to tell them there is no need to be - everything is just fine.

The only time I'm playing it up a bit is when it's meal time. Hubby is getting a dab hand at cooking now, and I'm letting him loose in the kitchen as much as he likes! I think it won't be long before he realises that there is no reason why I can't do it myself any more.

You'll be absolutely fine. Do not worry. Hundreds, if not thousands, of people have been through this operation, and come through it smiling. Like me, many wish they had had it done a long time ago.

Keep in touch, and I'll look forward to hearing from you 'on the other side'. My thoughts and prayers go with you.

 

[Sticker Lady]

Best of luck Rosemary! I'm sure everything will go well for you with all the prayers and good wishes headed your way.
Blessings,
Irene

 

[Jamie]

Rosemary, this last bit of countdown will go quickly and then you can get on with the business of recovery and getting your life back. You'll be in our prayers for a quick and routine surgery and we'll be waiting to hear from you when you reach the other side! (((HUGS))))

 

[Texas]

Rosemary I am sure you all done, we are thinking of you, sure everything went fine. Let us know how you are when ever you are feeling up to it.......Just wanted to ck ................................Best wishes...........Kim

 

[stives]

Yes Rosemary - as Kim says, we're hoping to hear from you soon.

 

[Texas]

Hi Stives how are you I keep missing you. Do you have all your trip stuff taken care of...............Kim

 

[stives]

Hi Kim

I keep following you around the threads - when I'm on the computer. I've been out for two little walks this morning, without any aids, and I'm chuffed to bits! I am now elevating and icing, just to make sure the knee doesn't protest too much. Glad you are continuing to improve. Nice to 'see' you too! You're just as I imagined - isn't that strange!

Yes the Mediterranean trip is booked, but it's not till September, ages yet. In three weeks' time, after I've been to see the OS - and, hopefully been signed off - we're travelling 300 miles to visit one of our daughters and her family, then going to the Norfolk Broads for a week's holiday. We've never been there before. Then at the end of June we're taking our caravan to Dartmoor, which is a very scenic area of South West England. So, I've got those trips to look forward to before the big one!

I hope Rosemary signs in soon and doesn't mind us taking over her thread temporarily!

 

[Texas]

You will have alot going on soon. That is terrific. I hope you knee doesnt give you any trouble. I cant let go of the crutches . I try but I dont feel that confident when the replacement yet. I try all the time, not sure why I dont. I will go to England one day. The pics I see are goregous..........Kim

 

[Josephine]

Val, you lucky thing having a nice holiday to look forward to. How I wish ...... but it's no fun when you have to go on your own.

 

[stives]

Oh, poor you Jo. I know lots of folk in the same situation, some who have always been on their own, others who have lost their partners. Every year for the past 19 now I think, a chap in our church who happened to own the local coach company, (he's recently retired) has organised a 'church holiday'. The first one was to Oberammergau, and was so successful that it has continued every year. We've been to Scotland, Wales, Ireland, the north-east, the Lakes, and loads of other UK destinations, but also to many parts of Europe. The main advantage has been that lots of single folk have been able to come too. Sometimes they find that the single supplement in hotels is unfair, but at least they are with people that they know for the holiday. It has worked really well. It's not been restricted to folk from our church, but to friends and acquaintances too.

You'd better come and live down here then you could join us!

 

[Josephine]

Oh, did you go to Oberammmergau? I bet it was fantastic.

 

[stives]

Now who's derailing a thread! Yes ,we went to Oberammergau in 2000. It was an amazing experience. When we think back - we sat for about 6 hours listening to a play in a language that we didn't understand (German), with a break in the middle of the day for lunch. No other breaks or intervals, just sitting for three hours in the morning, and three in the afernoon. We did have a booklet with an English translation, but didn't really need it. We knew the story! The time seemed to go so quickly, and the music was really beautiful. Definitely a 'wow' event, and very moving.

The next one is next year, but I don't think we'll go again. It is very expensive......and we've got other plans!

 

[Rosemary]

Re: Well day after tomorrowanditsdone

all doing well no pain am \on morphine will write again when am normal hospitao wereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee fantastif rosemary