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Just thought of how to solve the weeing into a pot problem. http://www.shewee.com/
See they are advertising them for Valentines Days. There would be trouble if I got one!!!!  Paula
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Is it today. Jane? Thinking of you xx how to be a velvet bulldoser
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I'd need a bucket!! I'll be not happy if I have to do a sample in mousse pot/pee pot or anything "small" when I go in.....  Op was booked for yesterday - canceled because I was given one week notice, waiting for new date. I got occupational lady measuring up for what things I need tomorrow - CRANE!!! Jane Xxx
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Oh dear Jane! I've got a ceiling track hoist here now. It's a thing of beauty! Tbh they are pretty discrete nowadays Here's mine HoistI've been thinking about doing some voile cover on it So it's like a Bedouin tent  Lol I've rung up about my op too. They are so behind as the hospital is on black alert with so many wards still closed because of d and v. I just want it done I've had some good news today. I'll post on that elsewhere. Jenni how to be a velvet bulldoser
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 a hoist with a drape, fairy lights and a disco ball Jenni!! Got letter today with date: 21 sleeps till op. Had occupational therapy lady today, I'm having a step for shower, step in and out of house, foam sofa pillow, and a grabber (have one already from lidels) she said I need one for downstairs. I turned down a commode for downstairs - imagine the excitment that would give my doggies!! My larger cavalier (boy) would lift his leg and shower the commode legs I feel okay, chilled and calm at the moment. Jane Xxx
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Hi Jane - only just catching up with news - delighted that things are moving ahead for you. You've got the right PMA (positive mental attitude) - go get it girl!!! Much love - Sylvia xx Be kinder than is necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle
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Hi Jane, Sorry, must have read your earlier post in too much of a hurry!!! What am I like eh? Good luck once again, keep possitive, Zena xx
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Hi Jane
I'm just catching up with posts as well. I had my replacement knee three years ago; it was a breeze. My biggest problem was homesickness (I get homesick if I go to London for a day's shopping) and I was desperate to get home as soon as I came round from the op!
You must have a brilliant hospital if you had the OT lady round. All I got was a visit from the OT in hospital who gave me a stool for the bathroom (it wouldn't fit in front of the sink, we have a very small bathroom, so the one item they gave me was useless) so you're obviously going to be looked after well.
Good luck!
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Hello Anthea Nice to read another person "reached the other side" and had knee op. Feeling relaxed at the moment: must share in supermarket checkout earlier at self serv and my mobile springs into life, didn't answer but waited till I got to the car - hospital wants me to visit late pm next week after work to meet the anaethetist..........hope he is a bit of a dish! I let you all know! Xxx
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6 more sleeps to go! Finished work tuesday - took some leave off, busy decluttering and relaxing. Past few nites have endured knee pain shooting up to my hip, its not forever pain I hope! Xxx
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I hope you experience a different type of pain once the operation
has been done. The awful pain you've put up with will have
disappeared and you will have a "normal" pain after surgery which
will very quickly decrease. I would say that doing the physio
is the most important thing you can do to help yourself. In months
to come it will stand you in good stead and worth practising
every so often. It may take 6 to 8 weeks to walk without aids.
Do hope all goes well for you, Anne
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Good luck - thinking of you - hope all goes well - love and hugs - Sylvia xx Be kinder than is necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle
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Brilliant Janey Jane! Six more sleeps eh? You'll be a new woman in a couple of weeks. Listen I'm going to let you know something I was scared when I had the op on the left knee as I was worried about the pain control and them not letting me have enough etc. but the sliding scale prn thingy was the bees knees. I wasn't even sick (the anaesthetics are so good these days) and I was under a GA for my op The tricky bit was the BED PAN  Go for any BIG JOBS the day before Lol Then you can have a big job on the commode/ loo in a couple of days  Jenni xx how to be a velvet bulldoser
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Hello Jane....5 more sleeps to go!!!! Like Jenni said........You'll be a new woman in a couple of weeks.....and that's from someone who knows about it! Had to laugh at Jenni's advice about the Big Jobs...Oh dear....ladies just don't do bed pans. I think if I had to go in one, well I wouldn't....they would eventually have to call out Dyno Rod I think I would ask for two enemas the morning of the op whilst I was still mobile!!!! Wishing you a speedy recovery. Love Paula x
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Only a few more days Jane- I'm sure the nerves are building and according to Paula's post you need to start programming your phone for dyno rod on speed dial  I don't know about the flannel set when you've got a fetching NHS slit up the back cotton special The thing that makes me laugh on those is they write NHS PROPERTY on them! My mistake possibly, but you'd have flipping desperate to try and nick one of their boiled up beauties...  How are you feeling Jane? Xx how to be a velvet bulldoser
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. Hello everyone. I have been quite quiet the past few days, in the zone!! Okay I will explain how I really feel - lack of sleep because of nerves/unknown and knee pain which has gone up to my hip and back. Glad to be on leave allowing me time, the tummy has been having butterflies - probably the unknown  I have set myself up to do challenges over the past week to prove to myself I can push and motivate to the next level: been dog walking over half an hour everyday. Been walking and mobile more with my stick or without my stick if I have the dogs with me! Haven't been eating all meals the past few days.....I'm fine, just we all have ways of dealing with things I guess. I have spoke to my hubby about things, typical man really - he says needs doing.....the conversation ends  my daughter has been very clingy which is to be expected - so she asked the teacher if I can go into school later to hear her class mates read to me!  so I have to rush around and get some washing done and strip her bed, do towels, dogs beds.....the list goes on   Saw my friend yesterday, she is recovering from an operation - when she went in to another hospital the other week a lady in the next bed had died after a nite of her screaming.....my friend said don't forget your ipod!! Jane Xxx
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Good luck for the op , I understand your nerves as I was terrified when I had mine done . I remember being so relieved when I came out and mum was waiting for me , I'm taking notes on how your dealing with nerves prior to the op as I know my right knee will be getting done soon , see the surgeon on the 4 th of March. Best wishes Sophie x
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hi Jane,
here's wishing you all the luck for a successful operation,
and then you can relax at home while you recover with your family.
thinking of you,
Suzanne x
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Hi Jane Wishing you all the very best for your operation. I will be thinking of you and hoping everything goes like clockwork. Try not to be too scared, the waiting is always the worst. Here comes your new shiny fabulous knee.. Love Rebecca
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Jane?! Are you STILL HERE? Having had your op? I do hope so :) Have you come home yet? If so make sure hubby avoids driving near the airport You will set all their alarms off with all that metal ;) Hoping you are doing well :) Jenni xx how to be a velvet bulldoser
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