WEll it's really coming down now to the wire! Unfortunately a friends PAO surgery was cancelled this week, as she was due first on 31st Oct with me to follow, then Sam to follow me. So my heart goes out to Janet, as my nerves are bad and i can totally understand how awful it is when your all geared up then let down at the last minute! So Janet my thoughts are with you, and i really hope you keep busy until your new date.
Now i'm first i'm a little nervous, as i was hoping Janet could tell me what to expect, experiences etc... But no it's me now, well hopefully i'll do them proud instead.
Hips have been playing up, but i find that i'm able to cope better now as it's only so and so days to go, so i think while just hang on and it will all be over soon. (fingers crossed that is, i'm scared i wont be able to handle the recovery pain, surgery pain too? How would you know? without trying it?) I am a wuss and proud.
Had some AMAZING days with the family so that was great to fit them in, i was jumping the fire at Samhain (Halloween) and even though it hurts, i needed to jump it to ensure success for the future, and we all wrote wishes on leaves to burn on our Samhain fire, all under the most beautiful full moon too, It was a very magickal night, so this has made me more confident for sure.
Then i went to a theme park (Drayton Manor in the Midlands), the rides i went on weren't the very big ones, as my kids aren't that brave, but also because of the hip factor too, nonetheless i had a super duper time and i must of walked miles. I did take my walking stick though to help me through. My mantra was 'Well walk while you can, as in 10 days you won't be able to walk for nearly 2 months!' and this spurred me on through the pain. (And today i've chilled all day as the reward.) The firework display at the theme park were out of this world, i've never seen so many let off at once and the colours were stunning, they even did a 20ft screen out of water for a laser display!! My jaw was on the floor, all the pain and waiting in the cold was so worth this moment, I thank my wonderful Husband Richard, and my gorgeous girls (Jema, Samantha, Robyn, Olivia) For giving me the most memorable day of my life. I feel so spoilt x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0
Monday, 2 November 2009
Only 9 days left...........
WEll it's really coming down now to the wire! Unfortunately a friends PAO surgery was cancelled this week, as she was due first on 31st Oct with me to follow, then Sam to follow me. So my heart goes out to Janet, as my nerves are bad and i can totally understand how awful it is when your all geared up then let down at the last minute! So Janet my thoughts are with you, and i really hope you keep busy until your new date.
Now i'm first i'm a little nervous, as i was hoping Janet could tell me what to expect, experiences etc... But no it's me now, well hopefully i'll do them proud instead.
Hips have been playing up, but i find that i'm able to cope better now as it's only so and so days to go, so i think while just hang on and it will all be over soon. (fingers crossed that is, i'm scared i wont be able to handle the recovery pain, surgery pain too? How would you know? without trying it?) I am a wuss and proud.
Had some AMAZING days with the family so that was great to fit them in, i was jumping the fire at Samhain (Halloween) and even though it hurts, i needed to jump it to ensure success for the future, and we all wrote wishes on leaves to burn on our Samhain fire, all under the most beautiful full moon too, It was a very magickal night, so this has made me more confident for sure.
Then i went to a theme park (Drayton Manor in the Midlands), the rides i went on weren't the very big ones, as my kids aren't that brave, but also because of the hip factor too, nonetheless i had a super duper time and i must of walked miles. I did take my walking stick though to help me through. My mantra was 'Well walk while you can, as in 10 days you won't be able to walk for nearly 2 months!' and this spurred me on through the pain. (And today i've chilled all day as the reward.) The firework display at the theme park were out of this world, i've never seen so many let off at once and the colours were stunning, they even did a 20ft screen out of water for a laser display!! My jaw was on the floor, all the pain and waiting in the cold was so worth this moment, I thank my wonderful Husband Richard, and my gorgeous girls (Jema, Samantha, Robyn, Olivia) For giving me the most memorable day of my life. I feel so spoilt x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0
Now i'm first i'm a little nervous, as i was hoping Janet could tell me what to expect, experiences etc... But no it's me now, well hopefully i'll do them proud instead.
Hips have been playing up, but i find that i'm able to cope better now as it's only so and so days to go, so i think while just hang on and it will all be over soon. (fingers crossed that is, i'm scared i wont be able to handle the recovery pain, surgery pain too? How would you know? without trying it?) I am a wuss and proud.
Had some AMAZING days with the family so that was great to fit them in, i was jumping the fire at Samhain (Halloween) and even though it hurts, i needed to jump it to ensure success for the future, and we all wrote wishes on leaves to burn on our Samhain fire, all under the most beautiful full moon too, It was a very magickal night, so this has made me more confident for sure.
Then i went to a theme park (Drayton Manor in the Midlands), the rides i went on weren't the very big ones, as my kids aren't that brave, but also because of the hip factor too, nonetheless i had a super duper time and i must of walked miles. I did take my walking stick though to help me through. My mantra was 'Well walk while you can, as in 10 days you won't be able to walk for nearly 2 months!' and this spurred me on through the pain. (And today i've chilled all day as the reward.) The firework display at the theme park were out of this world, i've never seen so many let off at once and the colours were stunning, they even did a 20ft screen out of water for a laser display!! My jaw was on the floor, all the pain and waiting in the cold was so worth this moment, I thank my wonderful Husband Richard, and my gorgeous girls (Jema, Samantha, Robyn, Olivia) For giving me the most memorable day of my life. I feel so spoilt x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0
Friday, 23 October 2009
PRE OP DAY
It's finally here after stressing about it all week, and looking forwards to it for a few weeks. Funny how you can have so many different emotions at once! LOL
Well it was a disaster at first as i didn't want to get out of bed, it was all warm and snuggly and i said 'oh get it while you can' meaning we can't snuggle as much once i have my hip done, so it made us cling to each other tighter, made us get up late but so worth it!!!!
Got there by the skin of my teeth and i did ring to warn them, just in case i was late due to motorway traffic (very bad near Birmingham) and i actually got there more or less on time, but it didn't matter as i had an hours wait anyway. They were super duper busy, bless em.
I had my height and weight noted, then i was moved off for my blood pressure to be checked along with my blood pressure, i had to give a urine sample and an mrsa swap from groin and nose. All went ahead with no problems, well except for no readings on the ecg machine (could i be dead then? and not know?) Nah! old machine that eventually worked. I had a chat with the nurses who put my mind at rest really, so i found out that i have NO restrictions which is nice, and i don't need any extra equipment at home either, They were very happy that i live in a bungalow so no steps for me, bar one to get inside. Had some blood taken and the verdict was, i'm very fit and healthy and ready for surgery with good veins, Never expect to be told i'm nice and healthy so i'm chuffed with that. After being there with them for half an hour i was done with, so no visit with O'Hara or the Physiotherapy team but never mind. Now all i need to do is scrub my house from top too bottom and take kids to a theme park and have a brilliant Samhain (Halloween) party. Thinking of my 2 friends that are having the same ish surgery as me, either side of my date. Go Janet first then me then finally our Dr Sam!!!
Well it was a disaster at first as i didn't want to get out of bed, it was all warm and snuggly and i said 'oh get it while you can' meaning we can't snuggle as much once i have my hip done, so it made us cling to each other tighter, made us get up late but so worth it!!!!
Got there by the skin of my teeth and i did ring to warn them, just in case i was late due to motorway traffic (very bad near Birmingham) and i actually got there more or less on time, but it didn't matter as i had an hours wait anyway. They were super duper busy, bless em.
I had my height and weight noted, then i was moved off for my blood pressure to be checked along with my blood pressure, i had to give a urine sample and an mrsa swap from groin and nose. All went ahead with no problems, well except for no readings on the ecg machine (could i be dead then? and not know?) Nah! old machine that eventually worked. I had a chat with the nurses who put my mind at rest really, so i found out that i have NO restrictions which is nice, and i don't need any extra equipment at home either, They were very happy that i live in a bungalow so no steps for me, bar one to get inside. Had some blood taken and the verdict was, i'm very fit and healthy and ready for surgery with good veins, Never expect to be told i'm nice and healthy so i'm chuffed with that. After being there with them for half an hour i was done with, so no visit with O'Hara or the Physiotherapy team but never mind. Now all i need to do is scrub my house from top too bottom and take kids to a theme park and have a brilliant Samhain (Halloween) party. Thinking of my 2 friends that are having the same ish surgery as me, either side of my date. Go Janet first then me then finally our Dr Sam!!!
PRE OP DAY
It's finally here after stressing about it all week, and looking forwards to it for a few weeks. Funny how you can have so many different emotions at once! LOL
Well it was a disaster at first as i didn't want to get out of bed, it was all warm and snuggly and i said 'oh get it while you can' meaning we can't snuggle as much once i have my hip done, so it made us cling to each other tighter, made us get up late but so worth it!!!!
Got there by the skin of my teeth and i did ring to warn them, just in case i was late due to motorway traffic (very bad near Birmingham) and i actually got there more or less on time, but it didn't matter as i had an hours wait anyway. They were super duper busy, bless em.
I had my height and weight noted, then i was moved off for my blood pressure to be checked along with my blood pressure, i had to give a urine sample and an mrsa swap from groin and nose. All went ahead with no problems, well except for no readings on the ecg machine (could i be dead then? and not know?) Nah! old machine that eventually worked. I had a chat with the nurses who put my mind at rest really, so i found out that i have NO restrictions which is nice, and i don't need any extra equipment at home either, They were very happy that i live in a bungalow so no steps for me, bar one to get inside. Had some blood taken and the verdict was, i'm very fit and healthy and ready for surgery with good veins, Never expect to be told i'm nice and healthy so i'm chuffed with that. After being there with them for half an hour i was done with, so no visit with O'Hara or the Physiotherapy team but never mind. Now all i need to do is scrub my house from top too bottom and take kids to a theme park and have a brilliant Samhain (Halloween) party. Thinking of my 2 friends that are having the same ish surgery as me, either side of my date. Go Janet first then me then finally our Dr Sam!!!
Well it was a disaster at first as i didn't want to get out of bed, it was all warm and snuggly and i said 'oh get it while you can' meaning we can't snuggle as much once i have my hip done, so it made us cling to each other tighter, made us get up late but so worth it!!!!
Got there by the skin of my teeth and i did ring to warn them, just in case i was late due to motorway traffic (very bad near Birmingham) and i actually got there more or less on time, but it didn't matter as i had an hours wait anyway. They were super duper busy, bless em.
I had my height and weight noted, then i was moved off for my blood pressure to be checked along with my blood pressure, i had to give a urine sample and an mrsa swap from groin and nose. All went ahead with no problems, well except for no readings on the ecg machine (could i be dead then? and not know?) Nah! old machine that eventually worked. I had a chat with the nurses who put my mind at rest really, so i found out that i have NO restrictions which is nice, and i don't need any extra equipment at home either, They were very happy that i live in a bungalow so no steps for me, bar one to get inside. Had some blood taken and the verdict was, i'm very fit and healthy and ready for surgery with good veins, Never expect to be told i'm nice and healthy so i'm chuffed with that. After being there with them for half an hour i was done with, so no visit with O'Hara or the Physiotherapy team but never mind. Now all i need to do is scrub my house from top too bottom and take kids to a theme park and have a brilliant Samhain (Halloween) party. Thinking of my 2 friends that are having the same ish surgery as me, either side of my date. Go Janet first then me then finally our Dr Sam!!!
Monday, 12 October 2009
Countdown begins
I had my official letter today to confirm the date offered the 11th Nov and to ring them to say that's the date i want to book my bed. I also got the date for my pre-op which is the 23rd of October. So today is the day that it finally hit me, this is real and it's really happening and there's no going back! The pain is so extreme so this decision is easy for me admittedly, but that does not mean i don't have bad nerves over this! So the countdown begins for me it's 4 weeks and a couple of days, and there's so much to do. But whatever is not done well it's tough, hopefully the family will support me and help out! (Yeah Right! I have stroppy teens not angels)
* Need a haircut (it's looking like a hedge at the mo!)
* Make sure shaving is up to date, (don't want to be the laughing stock on the table)
* Keep up with my workouts and diet to improve recovery for later
* Need to ask about equipment for the home afterwards?
* Length of stay in hospital (roughly)?
* What sort of restrictions I'll have (i.e., Sex afterwards, 90 degree rule etc....)?
* Do i need blood thinning injections?
* Will they recycle my own blood?
* Do i have to wear those fetching stockings? How long for?
* When does physio start? And hydrotherapy?
* If i have any niggles can i just ring or email them?
* What normal pains and aches can i expect afterwards?
* How long will i have crutches for? The general length of recovery for this surgery?
And probably heaps more when i think of them again, My mind keeps going blank so it's good to write them down. I do know the answers to most, but put them up for others to think about. I'm so lucky that i will have 2 other people either side of my surgery date that will be going through exactly the same surgery, which will be so supportive and encouraging, knowing i have someone to turn too and ask questions and know that they too will be going through it and know what i mean and how i feel. This is something i totally recommend, join forums that have like minded people (www.injuryupdate.com.au) as these people are priceless and i could not live without them! Good luck Janet and Sam x0x0x0x0x
* Need a haircut (it's looking like a hedge at the mo!)
* Make sure shaving is up to date, (don't want to be the laughing stock on the table)
* Keep up with my workouts and diet to improve recovery for later
* Need to ask about equipment for the home afterwards?
* Length of stay in hospital (roughly)?
* What sort of restrictions I'll have (i.e., Sex afterwards, 90 degree rule etc....)?
* Do i need blood thinning injections?
* Will they recycle my own blood?
* Do i have to wear those fetching stockings? How long for?
* When does physio start? And hydrotherapy?
* If i have any niggles can i just ring or email them?
* What normal pains and aches can i expect afterwards?
* How long will i have crutches for? The general length of recovery for this surgery?
And probably heaps more when i think of them again, My mind keeps going blank so it's good to write them down. I do know the answers to most, but put them up for others to think about. I'm so lucky that i will have 2 other people either side of my surgery date that will be going through exactly the same surgery, which will be so supportive and encouraging, knowing i have someone to turn too and ask questions and know that they too will be going through it and know what i mean and how i feel. This is something i totally recommend, join forums that have like minded people (www.injuryupdate.com.au) as these people are priceless and i could not live without them! Good luck Janet and Sam x0x0x0x0x
Countdown begins
I had my official letter today to confirm the date offered the 11th Nov and to ring them to say that's the date i want to book my bed. I also got the date for my pre-op which is the 23rd of October. So today is the day that it finally hit me, this is real and it's really happening and there's no going back! The pain is so extreme so this decision is easy for me admittedly, but that does not mean i don't have bad nerves over this! So the countdown begins for me it's 4 weeks and a couple of days, and there's so much to do. But whatever is not done well it's tough, hopefully the family will support me and help out! (Yeah Right! I have stroppy teens not angels)
* Need a haircut (it's looking like a hedge at the mo!)
* Make sure shaving is up to date, (don't want to be the laughing stock on the table)
* Keep up with my workouts and diet to improve recovery for later
* Need to ask about equipment for the home afterwards?
* Length of stay in hospital (roughly)?
* What sort of restrictions I'll have (i.e., Sex afterwards, 90 degree rule etc....)?
* Do i need blood thinning injections?
* Will they recycle my own blood?
* Do i have to wear those fetching stockings? How long for?
* When does physio start? And hydrotherapy?
* If i have any niggles can i just ring or email them?
* What normal pains and aches can i expect afterwards?
* How long will i have crutches for? The general length of recovery for this surgery?
And probably heaps more when i think of them again, My mind keeps going blank so it's good to write them down. I do know the answers to most, but put them up for others to think about. I'm so lucky that i will have 2 other people either side of my surgery date that will be going through exactly the same surgery, which will be so supportive and encouraging, knowing i have someone to turn too and ask questions and know that they too will be going through it and know what i mean and how i feel. This is something i totally recommend, join forums that have like minded people (www.injuryupdate.com.au) as these people are priceless and i could not live without them! Good luck Janet and Sam x0x0x0x0x
* Need a haircut (it's looking like a hedge at the mo!)
* Make sure shaving is up to date, (don't want to be the laughing stock on the table)
* Keep up with my workouts and diet to improve recovery for later
* Need to ask about equipment for the home afterwards?
* Length of stay in hospital (roughly)?
* What sort of restrictions I'll have (i.e., Sex afterwards, 90 degree rule etc....)?
* Do i need blood thinning injections?
* Will they recycle my own blood?
* Do i have to wear those fetching stockings? How long for?
* When does physio start? And hydrotherapy?
* If i have any niggles can i just ring or email them?
* What normal pains and aches can i expect afterwards?
* How long will i have crutches for? The general length of recovery for this surgery?
And probably heaps more when i think of them again, My mind keeps going blank so it's good to write them down. I do know the answers to most, but put them up for others to think about. I'm so lucky that i will have 2 other people either side of my surgery date that will be going through exactly the same surgery, which will be so supportive and encouraging, knowing i have someone to turn too and ask questions and know that they too will be going through it and know what i mean and how i feel. This is something i totally recommend, join forums that have like minded people (www.injuryupdate.com.au) as these people are priceless and i could not live without them! Good luck Janet and Sam x0x0x0x0x
Thursday, 24 September 2009
I got a date!!
Not the boy girl date kind, but the most important one ever!!! A date for surgery, i'm so excited, scared, worried, and a hundred other things all at once. Hubby is super worried, and i know he doesn't want me to go ahead with it, only because he's worried and he's scared of losing me. He doesn't realise he's stuck with me for good, there's no shaking me off his tail. Lol x
So the date then, Well it's for 11th Nov so i was told last week and that gave me 7 weeks to go, now though it's been a whole week of telling people and letting it sink in, so now it's 6 weeks to go and counting..... I think it will go super duper fast as this next week i'm packing for a quick getaway with the kiddies and Chap in Wales, we're planning on swimming everyday as that is one thing i can join in with! (sick of saying No i can't do that, or No i'm too sore!) So by the time i get back from that and back to normal with washing etc... it will be around 4 weeks left, so then it's Xmas shopping time as i'd like to get a fair bit done ahead of time. Then the rest of my shopping will have to be done online, which will be a blessing anyway as i hate Xmas shopping crowds and getting squashed, and rugby tackled to the floor!
And of course i'm trying to wangle a full Christmas dinner to be made for me, as i'll still be on crutches so could be tiring and difficult in our small kitchen.
Now i need a packing list, and a list of questions to ask at my pre-op if i haven't emailed them before then xx
So the date then, Well it's for 11th Nov so i was told last week and that gave me 7 weeks to go, now though it's been a whole week of telling people and letting it sink in, so now it's 6 weeks to go and counting..... I think it will go super duper fast as this next week i'm packing for a quick getaway with the kiddies and Chap in Wales, we're planning on swimming everyday as that is one thing i can join in with! (sick of saying No i can't do that, or No i'm too sore!) So by the time i get back from that and back to normal with washing etc... it will be around 4 weeks left, so then it's Xmas shopping time as i'd like to get a fair bit done ahead of time. Then the rest of my shopping will have to be done online, which will be a blessing anyway as i hate Xmas shopping crowds and getting squashed, and rugby tackled to the floor!
And of course i'm trying to wangle a full Christmas dinner to be made for me, as i'll still be on crutches so could be tiring and difficult in our small kitchen.
Now i need a packing list, and a list of questions to ask at my pre-op if i haven't emailed them before then xx
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