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On Friday I had to report for my 4th knee operation,  at the not so nice hour of 7.30 a.m.  Was soon booked in, saw a couple of doctors, had huge arrow drawn on leg,  was checked by nurse.. and then the waiting began.  What was making things worse that the TV was locked on to one channel - the BBC ,  so it was wall to wall hot air from the election pundits.  By noon I could stand no more, asked nurse how much longer I had to wait, still two before me, so asked if I could go have a cigarette, well it was that or attack the TV set,  so me and another patient were allowed out for a ‘fresh air’ break.  At 1.30 went for op,  managed to get the nuttiest pre op team…  all bonkers.  At 3.30 woke up in post op, feeling very groggy,  but made a determined effort to wake up, was NOT going to be kept in like last time.  Was take up to ward at 4pm, and given a lovely cuppa and slice of toast shortly after,  my pre op buddy soon joined me, we’d spent the morning chatting, so it was nice to catch up with her again.  We both were determined to be allowed home, so got ourselves moving,  with a lot of ooch, ouch,  ooch…  etc.  Nurse promised we’d both be allowed to go home,  me at 6.30,  my friend at 7,  so we had to ‘enjoy’ dinner,  wasn’t too bad, fish and chips . 

But yesterday I felt like death warmed up, very groggy,  knee killing me…  felt worse as the day went on.  Was going to do some crafting, but just didn’t feel like it.  Luckily last night I got a good nights sleep, didn’t wake up till 10 a.m,  felt more human, looked a lot better, but then had to take bandage off knee…  ooer,  another set of scars!    My knee would pass for a map of Crewe Station…    If this op hasn’t worked then it is on to op number five… 

Here is what knee looks like:

Oooh, that looks so sore. You have my sympathy, as I know a few people who have had this op before, but never so many as you! Hope you recover as soon as possible. Best wishes…

oh cassidi that looks sore!i do hope that your op will improve things for you and wishing you a speedy recovery and healing of your knee hoping you wont need further surgery.x

Poor you! I hope your knee will heal soon and you won’t need another op.

Sending you hugs. x

ouch your poor knee!  Hope you heal quickly and can escape the 5th op Cassidy.  Take car hun x

Wishing you a speedy recovery ! sending you a hug too X

Your knee looks sore.  I hope you recover quickly and avoid another operation.

Nikki x

Oooh Ouch that looks painful to say the least.
I hope that it will improve things with your knee and no. 5 won’t be needed.
Marilyn
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Thanks everyone, it is a bit better today - least I am back to crafting,  phew.

Gosh! That looks painful hon, Hope that this time everything is ok and you don’t need any more ops. Have they told you to take pain relief?

I’m dreadful after an anaesthetic, takes me 3 days to ‘come round’ and I am as sick as a dog for 24 hrs so I dread having to have any surgery requiring a general.

June xx

Ow Ow Ow! Rest PLENTY and take care yourself too hun, that looks extremely painful and uncomfortable too.
(((hugz)))

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hope op is the last you need and you have a speedy recovery Isabelle x

Hope you feel better soon hun x

Well one week on I feel much better,  tho trust me what was underneath those dressing was far worse as I discovered when I had to change them,  my young surgeon needs a bit more practice in the stitching department. 

Can’t quite believe that this time last week I was still very woozy,  now head is nice and clear, well it was till I had a couple of glasses of wine! 

Got appointment thru to see consultant next week…  fingers crossed. 

But BIG thank you to all for your kinds thoughts and good wishes,  muchly appreciated.

Just been reading about your op & glad you are getting back i form, wine or no wine,lol

Hope the consultant has good news for you.
take care
Ghxo

  Had to see surgeon today for post op check up,  got the good news that knee cap isn’t as bad as he thought it was,  tho it is still rather misshapen (and that it putting it politely),  but bad news,  kneecap has had it,  and so has rest of knee…  and that means operation number five is on the horizon which will be a knee replacement,  but not for a few months.  Need to build up muscle in leg.

Just like my life back… 

Good thing I just booked a holiday,  spending a week in Glastonbury with a couple of friends in June. 

Now cheering myself up with glass of wine, well it said in newspaper that it is good for you…  hic.
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