Hip op

Bones, joints and muscles
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hi everyone I wrote in a couple of weeks ago about how long to wait for op after pe-op did as some of said and rang up been told it will be November before I get in because I'm in a wheelchair they have it take extra care I myself don't see why they should but having waited 5 years already I think I can wait a bit longer it is the sleep I'm not getting with it just about 2 hours every night would love a good nights sleep asked my doc but she would not give me sleeping tablets because I might get used to them she is right in a way as I'm on a lot of meds will let you know when I get a date 

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hello, i thought the max time between pre op and op was 6 weeks! my preop was two weeks before surgrey. but i think this is unusual and i was lucky. you could make an appoinment with your consultant to talk about getting the surgrey soon.?

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Hi Gothiclady, your pre op assessment lasts 3 months in the UK. I would put in a complaint through PALS, under the Equality Act they are not allowed to treat you any differently to anyone else. It should not make any difference that you are currently in a wheelchair. When i was waiting for an appointment for a different matter I was told 5 months, emailed PALs asking how I was to be seen and  treated within 18 weeks (NHS Guidelines) and suddenly got a napoointm,ent for 2 weeks later.  Good luck and jkeep us updated xx

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+h-i gothiclady, 

I am so sorry to hear this - sometimes there are cancellations and they will be able to schedule the surgery sooner - 

do you have all the post-op thingies ? 

if not, this would be a goo time to make a list ..

everything will be okay

big warm hug

renee

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Hi yes I have and everything is ready to go thanks xx

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You are a fountain of great info!

xo

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Hi there your pre op last three months in England and I had appointment through for weeks

after I had mine ,but was also offered cancellation ,so ask to be on list for this ,good luck .

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Hi

I too phoned up on Monday morning to try and get a rough estimate of time scale before operation. Surgeons secretary said probably be called in for surgery in December - even though I went on waiting list middle of June.

So off I went back to work thinking I had plenty of time to sort Christmas out etc. Couple of hours later she phoned back to ask if would accept a cancellation on the Friday!! Panic stations all round but I'm now sitting up in hospital the proud owner of a shiny new hip.

The secretary told me when they had a cancellation she remembered my name as phoning and speaking to her a few hours previously.

Might be worth saying you would accept short notice if you can

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Congrats on your shiny new hip dalmation. How are you Doing?

I agree - being clear how flexible you are to accept a cancellation can make a huge difference.

Take care.

L

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I'm a bit stiff but got a Zimmer frame to walk with so at least I can walk to bathroom now instead of the dreaded bed pan!!

Not much sleep as my BP crashed so they've been checking it every 30 mins throughout night. I've noticed my operated leg lifts up a little bit higher today so I'm getting there slowly - taking things very steady as don't want to delay healing process by doing any damage through not listening to physio

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Hi dalmation !!!

wow .... congratulations ... already going to the bathroom by yourself is such a big victory .... 

I am really happy for you - well done .... 

How is your BP right now ?  

Big warm hug

renee

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Morning Damnation just seen your post

well done you on getting your new hip

worth that phone call wasn't it?

Are you doing well? Once again well done🎅👍

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I have had similar success with PALS on a different issue, so I know they can be very good. But the Equality Act may not help here. It can't override clinical judgement. There might be very good reasons why being in a wheelchair makes the admission more complex. Personally, I can't imagine what, since the OP makes you unable to walk (for a bit) afterwards. But then I'm not a doctor. Just making the point that the Equality Act doesn't say that they aren't allowed to treat you differently. Where circumstances apply, it actually says that they should treat you differently (reasonable adjustments, for example); and that barriers for disabled people should be removed where possible. Sorry about being pedantic, but this is (sort of) my job - it's one of the Acts that I use regularly at work. So the key element here is why they say that being in a wheelchair makes a difference.

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Hi Damarion nice to here you got your new hip hope your BP is back to normal I have told them I would take a cancellation if one comes up at short notice so I'm keeping my fingers crossed hope you are walking better soon big hug xx

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Well they've managed to get it up from 84/55 to 90/58 so at least it's going in the right direction. Thanks for you kind words Renee xx

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Hi again.how is your BP? I had problems with mine as well - it stayed in the region of 70-80/55 for a couple of days and I had trouble with oxygen levels as well. Did they give you any specific reason that this occurred - just interested for future reference. All else went very well though - I hope the same was true for you and that other aspects of your recovery go as well as mine. The difference with last time was quite amazing. This time I was mentally alert, no nausea, good apetite and able to slept for good stretches even when in hospital with all the checks on vitals.

Big hugs,

L

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Good morning from the Netherlands ...

just checking in with you .. I remember that BP read was different in left and right arm .... one way lower than the other one ---

have a good day Dalmation - 

angel blessings

renee

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Thanks Renee I came home yesterday - they got BP up to a reasonable rate 90/58 which was an improvement on the 84/55 which sent nursing staff scurrying about hooking me up to fluids and checking it every 30 mins day and night. Thanks for your concern Renee I hope you are continuing to recover well xx