A quick message to say a huge, and heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been so kind and supportive, and spent time reassuring me this week, and talking through what to expect during my blind panic moments. I am the epitomy of calm (at the moment anyhow!) largely thanks to all of you I feel much more confident, informed and prepared.
I don't quite know how I would have coped with the last 48 hours without your support. I am not sure my 40th year of life will be memorable for the right reasons, but I have gained much more faith and belief in humanity since coming on here. Thank you from the heart x See you on the other side! x
Rose, you have talked to us quite openly and we have helped you but in the end it you yourself who has had the confidence to move forward. Good luck my dear friend and see you on the other side feeling lots better and without the nagging pain. Love Gill xxx
Good luck Rose. I'm afraid I haven't been following very closely how everyone else is getting on. Bad of me I know, but my own case isn't going too well and reading about everyone's successes just makes me feel even worse. I hope everything goes smoothly for you xxx
Thank you Gill, I will be scaling castle ruins soon! I hope you are feeling well today. These last few hours....what can I say! Sending you lots of love and thank you again x
Sending you a huge hug. it is such an amazing operation and not long now before that awful gnawing pain is gone. Healing pain and discomfort after the op only last a few weeks and painkillers work for that kind of pain. Also you know that eventually it will go completely and life will only get better.
Cels, it is not really a success just yet! I hope your message is a good sign though! I am waiting for the operation which is tomorrow morning. I have been terrified, it has been a journey just getting to this point.
I know the waiting is very fustrating, especially if you are in pain. I have just read your post on the thread. There is lots they can do to help before you get to replacement, the steroid injections can be a god send for some, arthropscopy works for some. Have you seen your GP for some proper pain relief? This would help you feel better. I think from start to finish this actually took me years and years to get to this point. It is not a quick process...with lots of bumps. This forum is a lovely place full of supportive people in the same/similar position. I wish you well, and hope you will soon have a plan in place for your treatment.
Sassy thank you!!!! I have been reading your post and what a resilient and happy person you are, you give me the impression you can overcome anything!! And you have in fact! I couldn't believe you had gastro, oh god, that must be awful with a capital A. Big hugs and thanks for your message x
Best wishes for tomorrow Rose. You won't feel a thing and you'll wake up into the star of your pain free life. Take it slow and steady, remember it's not a race. Any Q's just come on here and all the wonderful people will help with anything.
Good luck Rose. I hope you keep that zen-like calm. Once I was safe within the hospital, I was taken such good care of and everyone was so tolerant of my fears, helping me through all the stages, particularly the last bit and the needles. All was well, and I'm now home making good progress. Even managed to wash up tonight. Is that progress? Hmmmm..
You too will be back with your little ones soon, and on the road to recovery.
Hi Sassy, I'm in Northamptonshire. Kettering General is my local hospital or Woodlands Trust hospital if I am given the book and choose option. It is a private hospital but does NHS treatment.