I'm Scared Stiff

Bones, joints and muscles
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My THR is on Wednesday and now th day has finally approached I'm scared stiff.

I thought I was ready but now I am not sure if I'm.

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Don't be worried - its straight forward and the op is pain free and you will right as rain in no time

Good luck

 

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Just think of what pain you are in now, that will be gone and yes it will take a while to recoup but it's worth it, I am 13 weeks post op and havnt looked back, all the medical staff will help you and hopefully you have someone at home, take all the help you can until you feel better. X

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Hi, this is a big deal for sure, but just keep moving forward and before you know it, it will be over. It boggles my mind to think too deeply about it. I just know I need my surgery and I thank God there is even a choice to correct what is wrong with my hip.

All will be well, and this is like all of life, we roll with the punches. I am with you in spirit.

Hope for best outcome for you!

Dawn

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I know how you feel. Mine is in 10 days time & I'm terrified.. I think the secret is to look forward to being pain free & having your life back once it's over. Putting it off really isn't an option for me, I'm so sick of being in pain. Hope you feel ok on the day.

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I love how you make it sound so easy!

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I have no wish to trivialise it but you will not feel anything through the op and will be in some discomfort for a time but the end result will lead to a better life. 

One more point but try and enjoy the hospital stay- be postive and enjoy being pampered (not exactly a spa visit but you are looked after)

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It will be nice to be waited on for a change! Hope my hospital is into pampering!

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Human nature dictates that if you are nice to the staff they will appreciate it and return in spades.

Mine were just wonderful and I sent an e mail at the end to the Ward Sister who sent it round to all involved. I was then  asked to address the County hospitals Board of Trustees with "my" good news story with some of the staff in attendance. I cannot tell you how much they appreciated it but all the staff were very touched by the gesture. It was a minor thing to do as they had cared for me so well and made the experience so pleasant

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Mine was scheduled for Wednesday too but I've come down with a stinking cold and had to be postponed. beforehand i felt exactly the same as you do now Ithink its normal. Where are you having it done?

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I was rigid with fear and wept as the spinal anaesthetic was put in, so sure was I that i wouldn't get out of there alive. But here I am two hips later. You can only go forward with a bit of trust and faith in yourself and the people who will be looking after you.

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You will be fine.  The Nursing staff are brilliant and they really look after you.  Don't be embarrassed by anything, they have seen it all before.  If you follow all their advice, they will appreciate it and you will get along fine.  You can also have a joke with them and it lightens their day and yours too.  The op will be over in no time at all and in the recovery room afterwards they are wonderful.  I had tea and toast after mine, so don't be scared.  Its not exactly a party but nothing to be frightened of.  Best wishes to you.

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I wish I could share my blog with you. I did put it on my first post but it won't allow it. It will let you view it somewhere on here but not sure of the link!

i could say, "don't be scared", but it will be pointless. Regardless of all the replies and reassurance off surgeon, nurses and friends, you will still feel frightened.  Once you are outside the theatre, the next thing you will know, you will be in a recovery ward. Emotions are hard to control. It's a big deal. I even said to my surgeon just before they wheeled me in, "I don't need this you know".  He came to see me later that day to check on me and he said,"oh by the way Dawn, you needed it".  Take deep breaths and think about people who have worse things. That's what I did and it helped a little.  Good luck, take your iPad in and give us an update on Thursday x

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of course you are scared stiff, it's a major opp. I felt the same the day before mine, but you have to ask yourself this, do I want to live in agonising pain that will just get worse and then end up in a wheelchair, or do I want to be pain free again, the answer is clear, you will be fine, you will not feel a thing, yeah it's sore when you wake up, but that's to be expected, I am now 9 weeks post opp and its great apart from the fact I have to have the other one done now lol, so best of luck

love 

Lynne

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You are taking back your life, I would swap places in a heartbeat.

Best of luck and looking forward to hearing more from you as it goes.

KInd regards Ian.

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Be encouraged, remember you will be out. 

I will be praying for you.

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I'm in for my 2nd THR within a year very soon.

I try to put it out of my mind til the day before,it's not easy though is it.

Not sure wether knowing what's coming is good or bad..just keep telling myself I've done it once so can do it again,and maybe fear of the unknown can be worse.

The anaesthetist will know how much sedation you need..In my case he must have seen how nervous I was and I don't remember a thing about the op.

Dont worry you'll be fine,it's not a bad as your imagining,honestly.