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After 7 days of Isolation I’m into Kings tomorrow for hopefully my last visit there for a while.

I have felt ok but today the nerves are really getting to me, I think because when I had my accident I had no recollection of going for the op and took a while to come back to from the amnesia. Ironically it would have been a bigger operation with more risk.

I have avoided all social media and the news just to try and keep sane. Hopefully I will be out within 2 or 3 days.

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cat3

Wow, so your surgeon kept her word and found you a really early slot. You're obviously nervous m'love but this is far less invasive than your previous surgery and, from reports here, it's the start of better days . I do hope so.

And maybe the timing hasn't worked out too badly (if the funeral directors have managed to delay your mum's service 'til next week ?) If so, you could just make it, albeit taking things v.slowly & gently.

Please keep us updated as soon as you're able. Thinking of you and hoping you're all fixed up and back on your feet within a day or so. Cat x

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Catperson18 in reply tocat3

Thank you Cat. I am nervous but know I’m in good hands. They have managed to push the funeral to 14th of March so I should have time to recover well enough to make it it.

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cat3 in reply toCatperson18

That's so good to hear Catperson. Considering all the physical, practical & emotional challenges you're facing I'm sure a bit of luck here and there doesn't go amiss !

Hope you're sighing with relief this time tomorrow.... 😏x

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Charlie90

Hi just wanted to wish you the best of luck with your cranioplasty I hope all goes well I had mine in August 2021 The physios had me up and about the day after and I was home a few days later.

A little Swollen & bruised

but honestly it’s the best thing that has happened to me during my recovery journey so far! I love my new head!

Best wishes!

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Catperson18 in reply toCharlie90

Thank you Charlie. It’s a bit daunting, but compared to what I have been through it will be a walk in the park. It will be nice not to have to wear a crash helmet

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Charlie90 in reply toCatperson18

Oh yes absolutely I absolutely HATED my helmet.

I have gained so much confidence & self esteem since my CP.

I feel like I have actually started to live my life abit more I hope this happens for you too.

What helped me was focusing on the end result if all went well the best case scenario think what you will do after a successful cranioplasty? Eg will you go on holiday?

Sounds silly but I also sang my favourite song a Fleetwood Mac song (Other songs are available)

in the anaesthetic room whilst I was being put under

it helped me anyway to take my mind off whst was ahead!

All the best to you. Please keep us updated

I was up to using my phone about 2 hours after surgery and was ringing all my family as was not allowed visitors due to covid

Lots of love to you x

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Pairofboots

Good luck, and and fair winds 🍀

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KTwist

Good luck, my cranioplasty was a life changer and I was home the next day. Wishing you well x

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Skallagrigg

Good luck to you, hopefully my son has his middle of March

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Catx1978

Same as me. I'm going in tomorrow for surgery on Thursday and don't remember thr first surgery at all. I was in a coma and thr first I knew about it was dinning that my hair had been shaved. I've got mixed emotions, nervous about going in, sad as it means another major hospital visit but exited as its a other major step done I'll be in the royal london

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Catperson18 in reply toCatx1978

Cat. There is not thing to worry about. I’m am just in recovery now. Feeling a little woozy but in good hands.

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cat3 in reply toCatx1978

Best wishes for tomorrow Catx1978 ; hope all goes smoothly. Great reassurance here from Catperson18 - having the wherewithal to update us only hours after his procedure ! 🙂

See you back soon too m'love ... Cat3 x

......(so many cats 😸😺😽 !) x

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Catperson18 in reply tocat3

We have 6

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cat3 in reply toCatperson18

Ha ha.. just Googled it and more than three cats is a 'Clowder'. So that's us. 😁

Glad to see you're in such good spirits...... x

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Blu37

Wishing you all the best for today x

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Headshrink

Good. Luck I was super nervous but it was fine and 2 weeks later I felt awake for the 1st time in years. Good luck

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Lulu_Lollipop

All the very best of luck to you xx

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cat3

Great to see you posting already Catperson ! So good to know you're over this hurdle and I hope you'll now relax and recover. Do get all the rest you can though to fully heal !

Thanks so much for the update m'love.... Cat x

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