tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post3093091169703065904..comments2023-10-17T12:05:26.540+01:00Comments on Razor-blade of Life: Z sets the ball (and socket) rollingZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-56187555992851972532010-01-09T15:03:06.203+00:002010-01-09T15:03:06.203+00:00http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Anaesthetic-Choice...http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Anaesthetic-Choices-for-Hip-or-Knee-Replacement.htm<br /><br />There you go. An easy-to-understand explanation.<br /><br />If I may make a suggestion... unless you are a very brave person, if you ask for EMLA cream (Eutectic Mixture of Lidocaine and Prilocaine - a local anaesthetic for topical application) (aka 'magic cream' often used for children) to be applied an hour before you have the anaesthetic, it will be much less painful. <br /><br />I'm amazed they can do a hip in an hour...Blue Witchhttp://blue-witch.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-39460788555971364492010-01-08T23:50:40.107+00:002010-01-08T23:50:40.107+00:00I asked about an epidural and he said it isn't...I asked about an epidural and he said it isn't the same as a spinal - I've looked that up, still don't understand!<br /><br />Yes, hips are easier than knees. I'm lucky that it's a random bad luck hip thing and not general arthritis. I may get it in other places, but not because I'm predisposed to it.<br /><br />Tough. Yeah, that's me (heh heh)Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-80329575496993498452010-01-08T23:04:02.523+00:002010-01-08T23:04:02.523+00:00I will be very interested to hear how it goes with...I will be very interested to hear how it goes with you conscious. I wouldn't mind being conscious if it meant recovering more quickly. I wouldn't look though. You are so tough.<br /><br />I posted.luckyzmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04176703683321469118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-36675083672714003642010-01-08T21:47:04.238+00:002010-01-08T21:47:04.238+00:00I've had three children, all born by caesarian...I've had three children, all born by caesarian, the first two I had a general anaesthetic, and the third was an epidural (which I presume is what you mean by a spinal) and I would have to say that the epidural was far, far better than the general. I recovered much faster and I knew what was going on. I felt some tugging but nothing hurt and because I knew the outcome (ie baby born) would be good it didn't worry me at all - I suspect you'll think the same as the end result will be good for you.<br />You may not think so now but lucky you have the hips going. I'm the same age as you but my knees are going (not too bad so far but ...) and my GP has advised me to stay away from the knife as long as possible because hips are straightforward, they've had lots of practice and it's relatively easy to do whereas knees they're really not very good at yet.<br />Anyway best of luck, I'm sure everything will be fine.allotmentqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09436822823840965550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-11817560258898914522010-01-08T18:43:06.939+00:002010-01-08T18:43:06.939+00:00It has occurred to me to wonder if there might be ...It has occurred to me to wonder if there might be a mirror or a camera for me to watch, actually.<br /><br />I meant to mention, when my mother had a gall bladder operation she was given the gallstones afterwards. They hung around in a jar in the kitchen for years, looking quite like nutmegs.<br /><br />A spinal anaesthetic would be his recommendation as it's so quick to recover from, but one can choose a full one. It only takes about an hour.<br /><br />And thanks for the good wishes, everyone xxZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-24208634608321513182010-01-08T16:51:31.951+00:002010-01-08T16:51:31.951+00:00I'm so glad you have a date set.
But, rather ...I'm so glad you have a date set.<br /><br />But, rather you than me having something that big/that will take that long done without being well out of it! Did you have a choice? <br /><br />Mind you, I'm sure recovery is much quicker, and they can top up the anaesthetic easily so you are more comfortable afterwards.<br /><br />In six months time you'll be better than new and wondering why you waited even as long as you did. Probably 4 months actually, knowing you!<br /><br />And Dave - putting operation pictures on a blog won't be a first. I did it in... oh... 2004 (http://www.blue-witch.co.uk/2004_12.html#004086). It was only a sebaceous cyst, mind, but...Blue Witchhttp://blue-witch.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-20772308433519802762010-01-08T13:18:30.710+00:002010-01-08T13:18:30.710+00:00A child I once taught in Southampton brought a jam...A child I once taught in Southampton brought a jam-jar containing her formaldehyde-pickled adenoids into school after her operation to show in assembly. Might you do the same? (Reading whatever they excise for adenoids, and your blog for assembly, that is.)<br /><br />Seriously, I'm sure it will bring enormous relief and a new lease of life. Go to it!Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14227767014123557100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-79338851183222915212010-01-08T09:21:13.777+00:002010-01-08T09:21:13.777+00:00how wonderful it will be for you to sleep without ...how wonderful it will be for you to sleep without pain! and enjoy riding your bicycle. . .<br /><br />all will go smoothly, and you'll be fine<br /><br />(-:I, Like The Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423569600315825506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-13895880559854924052010-01-08T08:42:25.460+00:002010-01-08T08:42:25.460+00:00Will you be taking photos of the op for the blog?Will you be taking photos of the op for the blog?Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403853324345062446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-10559756891364954972010-01-08T06:20:14.930+00:002010-01-08T06:20:14.930+00:00I am pleased for you. It will soon all be over and...I am pleased for you. It will soon all be over and you will be boncing around like a little spring lamblomhttp://anewwayoflife08.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-31904361181207592952010-01-07T22:50:07.215+00:002010-01-07T22:50:07.215+00:00Total hip replacement - I'll be a nice mixture...Total hip replacement - I'll be a nice mixture of plastic, metal and ceramic which will all bond with the bones in a friendly way. The resurfacing option isn't suitable.<br /><br />And yes, I'm reckoning on spending the winter getting right and being fit by spring. When I realised I wasn't going to wait for next winter, I had to go for it at once to get the timing right!Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-2059155633058588712010-01-07T22:31:29.103+00:002010-01-07T22:31:29.103+00:00Now is this a total hip or the resurfacing thing? ...Now is this a total hip or the resurfacing thing? How long will you be in the hospital? I've forgotten.<br />Just think you can have the procedure, go through physiotherapy and be in terrific shape by spring! Just in time to resume wall building and plant the vegetable gardens.martinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-64591279142899219892010-01-07T21:53:28.976+00:002010-01-07T21:53:28.976+00:00Ad, you should know, babycakes xx
Humphery Gocart...Ad, you should know, babycakes xx<br /><br />Humphery Gocart* - too much booze? NOOOOOOO<br /><br />Lege artis - heh<br /><br />*My father's nickname as a young man with a fast car.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-38218265958384172772010-01-07T21:42:01.968+00:002010-01-07T21:42:01.968+00:00I heared that Bogart mumbled something un-understa...I heared that Bogart mumbled something un-understandable - too much booze - and it later was synchronized. But I do not know whether that was true.<br />If the temple needs repair, it should be done lege artis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-23434728954411893022010-01-07T21:34:28.199+00:002010-01-07T21:34:28.199+00:00All the best for then, Z. In these days of medical...All the best for then, Z. In these days of medical excellence things will be fine.Adnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-83534594596373378462010-01-07T20:49:58.601+00:002010-01-07T20:49:58.601+00:00There was me thinking it was Humphrey Bogart!There was me thinking it was Humphrey Bogart!Winkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05028862055413495123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-52314849397093188482010-01-07T20:33:27.587+00:002010-01-07T20:33:27.587+00:00She's sitting in a chair right next to me, you...She's sitting in a chair right next to me, you know.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-91049919046778862302010-01-07T20:31:24.326+00:002010-01-07T20:31:24.326+00:00Here's looking at you kid! Who said that first...Here's looking at you kid! Who said that first?Winkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05028862055413495123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-32461452007382668502010-01-07T20:29:13.997+00:002010-01-07T20:29:13.997+00:00Simon, don't bring tears to my eyes until I ac...Simon, don't bring tears to my eyes until I actually clap eyes on you and it's for real. (Mwah, sweetie)<br /><br />Thank you, CA - isn't it a bugger when you go to trouble over a comment and it gets munched?<br /><br />*Cough* - who opened the wine then?Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-5200163572755884972010-01-07T20:20:37.650+00:002010-01-07T20:20:37.650+00:00Sorry can't spell too much wine with Z!Sorry can't spell too much wine with Z!Winkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05028862055413495123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-80905721424616713472010-01-07T20:18:15.023+00:002010-01-07T20:18:15.023+00:00That's my little sister but resurred you'r...That's my little sister but resurred you're not alone!Winkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05028862055413495123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-10063614262928227742010-01-07T19:21:14.021+00:002010-01-07T19:21:14.021+00:00My comment just got eaten! I am sure it will all g...My comment just got eaten! I am sure it will all go well and am glad for you that you do not have to wait too long to get it all sorted out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-23784939605090297452010-01-07T18:31:31.017+00:002010-01-07T18:31:31.017+00:00It WILL go well Z, just by the law of averages. A...It WILL go well Z, just by the law of averages. And as you're nice, you get a 10% bonus on that Law.Eddie 2-Soxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14663438334446202114noreply@blogger.com