Operation not in sight
Operation not in sightI'm feeling a bit fed up today as my second hip replacement is not yet in sight.
I was told by a consultant the December before last, that both hips needed replacing as I am at the moment considered disabled. After much phoning, the first one was done last Sept and I was told that the second would follow about 3-4 mths later. I had a follow up appointment at the beginning of Feb and was told by the consultant that because I still can't walk far she would try and hurry it on. Physio says that I should be walking for at least 1/2hr a day straight off, not just pottering which I can't do. The new hip is also taking the stress of me walking bad. Anyway, I won't waffle on, but have just phoned the hospital only to be told that my name is not yet to be seen on a list and that my surgeon is booked until June. I have got used to living with pain and can take strong painkillers when really needed, but just want to get back to a normal life. Just needed to get this moan off my chest, so thanks for reading. June I am now a widow and live with my memories.
Re: Operation not in sightOh, poor you June - it's terrible when people have to live in pain - if animals were so neglected it would be considered cruelty.
I do hope you get a date soon, then at least you will have something to work towards. Helen xx
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Re: Operation not in sightOh June, you poor lamb
If they aren't going to be able to fit you in for the forseeable future, can they arrange for you to see a pain specialist? Just to see if there's anything else they could do to manage your pain, to enable you to get about a bit more. I really feel for you - pain is so debilitating and wears you out Bev x
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Re: Operation not in sightAwww June, thats not good. Keep checking at the hospital and make a nuisance of yourself. They did that to me once and left me off the list due to a clerical error.
Called me in for a pre-op before they had done tests for various things. I complained and got to the bottom of it and the error came to light. Got my surgery in the end 4 months later. Chin up. thinking of you. lorna I`m not a teacher for nothing, you know!! If I was clever, I`d be dangerous.
Re: Operation not in sightI have said that I will take a cancellation, however short notice, so I live in hope.
When I re-read my first letter, I do sound sorry for myself. I was just so fed up after coming off the phone to the hospital. It will get done in time and there are lots of people waiting like me, or I wouldn't be still waiting. Thank you all for your words. I am now a widow and live with my memories.
Re: Operation not in sightJune , lets hope you get that op soon
Bev xx
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Re: Operation not in sightAw June, Sometimes it really does help to get things off your chest and have a moan.
Fingers crossed that you get on that list soon.... We are here to listen when you need a moan. [center]Happy to have shown Titchy Clucker a little corner of France[/center]
Sara XxX Re: Operation not in sightAww June here's hoping something comes up for you soon..have you thought about writing to the consultant and asking about the difference in time span between the ops?
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