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@Goldie146 pleased to read that your power is back on. You are much more fortunate than some up at Keswick as their power has been off for 25 hrs, back on and then off again for another few hours.
Hope that you are sorted out by your doctor @richardandros and that you can get out walking again without pain without having to have a hip replacement operation.
Fingers crossed that there are no hitches to delay Margaret's operation, @DavidKlyne
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Fine dry day so we were able to get the caravan loaded without any problems or having to dodge any rain showers for our next trip. Two sites booked and just one to sort out when we are away.
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@heddlo thank you for asking; I have been listed for a hip replacement, was told probably in 5-6 months, but could be less than that. Now that has been decided it hasn't really sunk in yet, I think I was unsure as to whether it was considered "bad enough" as it were. One thing I wasn't keen on hearing was that it would be done under spinal block and sedation, although there will be a discussion with the anaesthetist beforehand. Of course not having a GA is better, but the thought scares me.
@richardandros Sorry to hear about your hip problems, it comes as a bit of a shock, these things. You think you're fit and well, then something like that happens. Good luck with the blood tests and x-rays.
@DavidKlyne I agree with you, it's totally unpredictable how these things progress. Like Margaret, during '22 and '23 I didn't really have much pain at all, but last year it started to get quite a bit worse. Don't like taking painkillers and I'm not prescribed any at the moment, but do take NSAIDs when necessary. Not long until Margaret's op now, I wish her all the best. No doubt you'll keep us all informed.
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@InaD Glad to hear you have had a result about your operation. The thought is often worse than reality I find. I was also unsure about the spinal block but I did have it and it was actually fine for me. I found that I was asleep really and the anaesthetist appeared to wake me at one point and asked if I was comfortable, other than that I remember nothing about it until I was in the recovery room. Also I had none of the reactions that I had previously experienced with a general.
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@heddlo Thank you for that, that's reassuring to hear from someone who has experienced it, I appreciate that. Yes, I was told the sedation works very well, so it sounds like it's not that scary. I understand that there are more risks with a GA, I was told that 95% of patients have the spinal block. I was just a bit "thrown" when I was told that, didn't expect that. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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Well, it sounds like we have escaped some pretty awful weather over the last few weeks. Sorry to hear of fellow CTers maladies but we have found the climate here in CR very agreeable for this aches and pains older age brings. As a means of cheer here are a few photos.
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@InaD I think spinal blocks are quite common with hip, and probably knee replacement operations. I had one when I had my hip done. My worry was that I would be awake during the operation which I wasn't so keen on but they give you a sedative and I don't remember even going into the operating theatre, or coming out!
With regard to pain before the operation it obviously does get worse the longer you go before the operation. My problem was not so much the pain but the fact that I was seriously lop sided when I walked, completely restored to normal after the operation I am pleased to report!
David
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Wonderful photos @mickysf - would you please bring back some of that weather with you😀
Didn't realise that hip problems were such an issue for many of us on here. Says a lot about the age profile of a lot of CT members! Hope your op goes well @InaD and also that Margaret is soon on the mend @DavidKlyne. Best wishes from us.
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Great photos @mickysf . A bright day here in Polesworth... Perhaps time to re-book the visit to Tredegar House site!
Hips, shoulders, knees and backs seem to be a common problem on here at the moment. Carol has had an appointment at the pain clinic - I think they are going to try to give her a TENS machine. Fortunately she has an orthopaedic appointment on the same day - were hoping she'll be added to the surgery list. Good wishes to all those who are having difficulties...
David
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Lovely day here. Had a couple of hours early morning digging some plants out, left OH starting on hedge. Going to be a big job, but we are on with it now. Up at Mum’s at the moment, hoping to get back early to get more done in my garden. Glad you made CR Micky, hope you have a lovely time.
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@mickysf Great photos.
Nothing much happening here, supposed to have been sunshine and occasional clouds but a heavy rainfall after 12.
Tomorrow is suppose to be sunny so a trip out somewhere.
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I have been taking these pain killers for a week now and today things feel much better, though my right wrist and hand are still slightly swollen.
OH had a telephone appointment with Orthopaedics last week and was advised they needed up to date X rays of her neck and hands, and that her knees should also be x rayed. She was asked to visit our GP to get x rays arranged, so did that yesterday and we went straight down to the hospital afterwards. No sure why the orthopaedic person could not request the x rays directly.
Having battled through all the roadworks delays, luckily found a parking space at the hospital, and finally found our way to the x ray department, after about 25 minutes a nurse came and told OH that the radiologist said the x rays were “not justified” and how long were we willing to wait. Apparently they had to contact our GP before anything could happen, and that could take a while.
Having gone all the way there we decided to stay till they sorted it, which took about 30 minutes, so not that long. The problem was that the radiologist reckoned she needed more “history “ before more x rays could be done, which presumably the GP provided. Several x rays were then done, but while doing the last knee ones OH was manually moved into the position needed for the x ray and this was very painful. She could hardly walk afterwards.
Only slightly better today, even after taking painkillers she is hobbling around and the affected knee keeps “giving way”. Think we will need to organise a walking stick or something for her if this continues.
GP said she could see that walking was painful, mentioned knee replacement, and suggested physio meantime.
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@DavidKlyne Thank you for your reassuring post re spinal block. I suppose I'd never given that a thought and just assumed it would be done under GA. But from what both you and heddlo have experienced, the happy juice seems to do the trick very well! It has helped to read others' experiences and I appreciate it.
@mickysf Great photos, lovely scenery.
@richardandros Thanks for the good wishes; yes, you're right, it does say a lot about our age profile 😉
@DSB Best wishes to Carol I hope the TENS machine will help.
@KjellNN Glad to hear you are feeling much better today, although very sorry to hear about OH. I hope that she'll feel better and is able to walk better with less pain in the next few days.
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Blimey, it's like Holby City on here.😁 Best wishes to one and all.
We had a lovely lunch out with my cousin and her hubby today. The pub wasn't that busy so we were able to linger and time flew. Tbh we both needed a release valve. It's like "Whack-a-mole" here with problems. Solve one and another appears. Same as today. Felt brilliant then got home to an email that will mean more angst. Will deal with it tomorrow.
Decided we need a night away so will try to get away on Friday as we have an appointment late afternoon tomorrow. Just head down the Welsh coast somewhere probably.
When are you off @nelliethehooker?
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@Wherenext hope you get away, we are taking our frustration out hacking a big hedge to bits at the moment. Best wishes to all the injured and suffering as well.
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@Wherenext sorry to hear that after a lovely meal out you came home to a problem. Hope you can get away on Friday.
We had a nice day in Stamford today. It is my birthday on Monday so we had an early celebration. OH bought me my birthday present and we had a lovely lunch at the oldest building in Stamford dating back to the 13th century. Apparently there used to be a bell foundary there. It really is a lovely old building. The family are coming over on Sunday. Lovely sunny weather here today and warmer than recently.
I hope all those with hip, knee and other problems get them sorted out soon.
Where are you off to @nelliethehooker
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Grand photos from your stay in CR, @mickysf better warmer weather over there by the looks of it.
@milliehull happy birthday for Monday and have a lovely day with your family on Sunday
@Wherenext hope you are able to sort out the problem that the email has raised, and you are able to get away on Friday. We are now away and staying on a new to us CL near Chorley. Just figuring out the best way to manage on 6 amps!! It has been a lovely sunny day with a beautiful red sky this evening, with a clear sky tonight and frost already on the car!
Tda, best of luck taking the hedge out, it certainly can be hard work especially when trying to dig out the deep roots!
Glad to read that the pain killers are working @KjellNN and I hope that the problem clears up soon.
All the best to those with problems with their limb joints.
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@DSB Thanks for that, David. It would appear that my initial worry about the spinal block is unfounded, I appreciate you telling me that; I was told by the consultant about the sedation, but it's always good to hear it from those who have experienced it first-hand.
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We successfully managed to catch our little cat today, get her into the cat carrier and take her to the vets for her booster jabs. I feel like I have had a workout at the gym!!
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We used to have a routine for our cat to get it in the carrier for vet visit or the cattery. The vet suggested one of us hold the carrier in the air, so no easy rushing out again. I’d hold her and give her her cuddle, then OH would swing in with the, up to then, hidden carrier. It did work. At the vets after any treatment she would just wander back into it on her own. She was a real little love and I do miss her. But know what you mean Millie.
I’m just off to the hospital for yet another appointment and scan. Seems there will be a lot more appointments to come in the next few weeks and months.0 -
@milliehull - had to smile about the cat - when we had two big ginger tom cats - Captain Pugwash (Puggy) who weighed 17 lbs (and wasn't at all fat!) and Tigger, we had a devil's own job trying to catch them to take them to the vets. I'm sure they knew where they were going. Meg, on the other hand, is the complete opposite - she loves going to the vet's - because she associates it with treats and being made a fuss of and even though she's had some fairly unpleasant experiences over the years - she seems to have forgotten all the bad times.
Spent all of yesterday afternoon at Castle Hill Hospital when Ros had to go for a colonoscopy. Not a pleasant experience but she's had to put up with it every year for the last 30 years or so. Left home just after 1pm and it was past six when we got back. Plus, and I won't go into why on here - she has to go back for another one in the near future. The hospital site has expanded enormously over the years and it took me half an hour to find somewhere to park - it really does significantly add to the stress of a hospital visit.
Anyway, she's back home now - and eating for Britain😀
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@DEBSC and @richardandros although we follow exactly the same morning routine as always our little ginger cat (Honey) always knows something is afoot and we are going to put her in the cat carrier even though we don't bring it out until the last moment. She must either have a 6th sense or understands absolutely everything we say to each other!
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