Yep that's right. Deffo going home. Transport booked just got to have the staples out and the brace fitted and this nightmare will be over. Should be home by 4 pm latest. Can't wait to see the dogs. And see what a mess other 1/2 and son have left the place in. But. Even though it has been so hard and at times very frustrating and upsetting. I do not regret either of my hips being done. Anyone out there in any doubt. Don't make the same mistake. The hip operations were not the issue. It was the care and cleanliness of the nursing staff that was at fault. Just keep vigilant and bring anything to the ward managers attention that you feel you need to and you will get through it.
So so glad for you - you will feel so much better in your own home, with husband and son who value you (especially as you have not been there to cook, wash and look after them!) and who can now look after you.
Take care with the dogs, don't let them trip you up.
Remember, it is not essential to clean up any mess at home, but it can be done by someone else right now. Delegate !
there is nothing like the truth and seeing that not all hospitals are the same. I am one of those that say it as it is. I won't butter it up or see things through rose tinted glasses. Tell it as it is 👍
i don't know about feeling better but I know for a fact I will be safer. [eek] [lol]
I may never know if they made a mess while I was away they might hide it all. [lol]
The dogs will be let into the lounge once I am sat down one at a time then just left to come see me when they want they soon calm down but won't leave my side for a few days. That is how close I am to them. I'm the pack boss so you can only imagine what they were thinking had happened to me.
I have no intention of doing any house work for at least 2 weeks. That you can bet on.
Thankyou Graham. I should be fine. I don't need to come back here for 4 weeks to clinic. Then just two more weeks with the brace and I should just need some physio after that. TED stockings get cremated in 4 weeks too so I will be fine I am sure
I am so pleased hailea, everyone at home will be so happy to see you, your dogs will be so excited, be careful as in their excitement they could jump up, we got someone to take our dog out till i got settled and then the mad moment came in. This time tomorrow, you will be home having a cup of tea.
i am not worried about my dogs I'm the boss so they do listen to me yes they will jump up but I have had so many hospital ops in the last 5 years I know how to deal with it.
I wont be drinking tea. Hate the stuff might try a beer though. Just one for now
Very pleased for you, your own bed this evening!!! UTTER BLISS!!!
Make sure you get everyone running after you, the house can be tidied by everyone else for a change. It may be your last chance to be the Queen of Sheba directing the troops. Have a good sleep tonight.
I was worried about our crazed Jack Russells who always jump (one is a tall and can knock me down). However, they sensed something when I came in with crutches and were very respectful. They both waited until I sat and jumped up to my non-op leg for a pat...
So pleased to hear your news, you've had a really tough time. I hope the future is looking a bit clearer for you now and you can get back to having a life again without the thought of more surgery.
i have had a good meal and looking forward to a good fry up breakfast. I fell asleep for most of the evening once I got home.
Not or happy with this brace thing. But it is only for 6 weeks so if it is going to help me then so be it. It dose not feel like it has been fitted right. Not only is it restricting my hip. It is restricting my knee. Going to the loo is very dangerouse. With the chance of me falling every time I have to go. I will be phoning the physio this morning to see if this is right.
I go go back to clinic in 4 week leaving 2 more weeks with the brace. Then 6 weeks or more if I need it of physio.
I was sent home without any letter for my GP so that is something else I have to sort out.
I am so tired but now I am off all those nasty pain meds I feel so much like my old self again. My blood pressure has gone way down. I lost over a stone in 5 weeks because I was not eating in hospital except for a bacon roll or packet of crisps every day because the food was so bad. So all in all I am fine. Just got to get through the next couple of months and I will have my life back.