Not the day I planned… but I got an ambulance ride!

[scats]

I'm not sure if you've broken any bones before, Scats, but the one bonus is that it takes a phenomenal amount of energy to fix them and every time I've been able to scoff whatever I wanted without putting on an ounce. Silver linings and all that ... ?

Ive broken my other ankle twice and my wrist and finger but never one that’s needed surgery.
I was so worried about gaining weight coz I’m permanently hungry but I’ve been surprised at how little appetite I have! Im guessing my body normally uses loads of calories and now not needing so much.
I did read that an impressive amount of energy goes into bone healing though, so I’m looking forward to getting started on that lemon drizzle! ??

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Yes, I lost a stone while I had the rings on my leg and spent most of my time sitting on the settee at home. Then I went out and about, doing the horses and walking the dogs and put it all back on!

 

[Kunoichi73]

Sorry to hear your surgery has been postponed.

 

[mustardsmum]

@scats just been reading your thread and am keeping everything crossed that your op goes ahead Thursday. Def don’t worry about weight gain - eat and enjoy the cake and chocolates!

 

[Billyandme]

As an ex NHS worker I am appalled at reading this. I have no useful suggestion I can make to help but as someone whho has had the misfortune to have had several dealings with the NHS over the past 2 years I am sadly not surprised. My own GP who has been fantastic to me and my husband over this period admitted to me only last week that he doesn't know how much longer the NHS will survive. Desperately worrying times.........

 

[Supertrooper]

Scats - I’ve got fibromyalgia so pretty used to dealing with crappy pain. I was told by pain team to always always take pain meds when they are due and not wait till you are in pain.

It’s much harder to get on top of the pain so take whatever you are on at the correct intervals

Been thinking of you and hope all goes well tomorrow x

 

[scats]

Had a pretty good night. Managed another shower this morning. Swelling is definitely at a new level and it’s very uncomfortable when not elevated. I’m fascinated by how it’s all behaving.

Need to ring the hospital I’m having surgery at to find out if I should or should not take my blood thinning injection tonight. Don’t want to bleed to death on the table tomorrow ?

What’s really hard is being aware of how much trouble you’re being for other people. I’m finding that tougher than anything.

 

[cauda equina]

You would do the same for them if the positions were reversed
Fingers crossed all goes smoothly from now on xx

 

[Skib]

What’s really hard is being aware of how much trouble you’re being for other people. I’m finding that tougher than anything.

I wouldnt worry about that. Human beings are social creatures because none of us can survive without the society around us. It is reciprocal. I coudnt ride if I didnt have help from lovely people on the yard.

 

[scats]

I wouldnt worry about that. Human beings are social creatures because none of us can survive without the society around us. It is reciprocal. I coudnt ride if I didnt have help from lovely people on the yard.

My mum is amazing, bless her, but she’s never been very good at hiding her true feelings ? I can tell she’s finding this extremely stressful and difficult, despite me trying to keep it all very light and not asking for much.

I’ll be in hospital all day tomorrow so she can hopefully get a bit of a break from me.

 

[ownedbyaconnie]

My mum is amazing, bless her, but she’s never been very good at hiding her true feelings ? I can tell she’s finding this extremely stressful and difficult, despite me trying to keep it all very light and not asking for much.

I’ll be in hospital all day tomorrow so she can hopefully get a bit of a break from me.

Only just seen this Scats. Hope you're not in too much pain and best of luck for tomorrow.

I obviously don't know your Mum or your relationship but I'm sure her stress is more from seeing you in pain/in a bad way rather than any imposition you are on her. Florence had her first bad tumble the other day and my reaction scared me! I was beside myself whereas I am normally a pretty horizontal person.

 

[wren123]

Good luck tomorrow, I hope they go ahead with the operation.

 

[Cragrat]

Did you find out whether or not to take your blood thinners tonight? I really hope tomorrow is going ahead!

 

[Rumtytum]

Good luck for today???!

 

[TinseLeneHorse]

Hope your op goes ahead today ?

 

[luckyoldme]

Good luck for today .

 

[twofatladies88]

Good luck Scats - thinking of you x

 

[asmp]

Hope it all goes ahead. ?

 

[scats]

Did you find out whether or not to take your blood thinners tonight? I really hope tomorrow is going ahead!

Yep, they said to take last night as normal. Thanks everyone! Headed to the hospital in a minute. I’ve got a banging head though and can’t take anything for it ?

 

[julesjoy]

Good luck!

 

[AmyMay]

Good luck today xx

 

[Supertrooper]

Good luck xxxxx

 

[skinnydipper]

Good luck. I hope everything goes smoothly.

 

[Bradsmum]

Good luck. Fingers crossed op goes ahead today.

 

[Marnie]

Good luck, everything crossed that the op goes ahead x

 

[ycbm]

GOOD LUCK!

Again! Hoping to hear later that it's done.
.

 

[catembi]

Good luck! Hopefully you will soon be a lot more comfortable!

 

[luckyoldme]

Again! Hoping to hear later that it's done.
.

Look at you with your fancy text ?

 

[mustardsmum]

Good luck for today! Hope it all goes well ?

 

[Errin Paddywack]

Good luck.