off topic slightly😉elbow operation today

[Flor1rence]

It's been a long day, up at 6.40am breakfast by 7am, arrived hospital midday, surgery 3.30pm recovery and home by 7pm. It all went very well, I am so happy to have had this done. Thank you NHS for looking after me they were fabulous as always😊🌞🌈just thought I would share my happy story😉

[Lolabridge]

That's good news and so pleased it went well for you. I hope you can get a good night's sleep now.

[Flor1rence in reply to Lolabridge]

thank you for your kind response, I am still awake at 2am but not because I'm in pain its just uncomfortable to sleep. I have had no painkillers after surgery, its the same pain I have got used to 😂see how I go later!! It might suddenly hit me😩

[Flor1rence in reply to Lolabridge]

Hi Lolabridge I managed 2 hours sleep, I may have to catch a nap later😂x

[Lolabridge in reply to Flor1rence]

I think I’m going to need one of those as well today! 😴

[Flor1rence in reply to Lolabridge]

How funny I've have got a big smile on my face😂

[Pippy25]

Good to hear it went well, now gently does it and hope you manage to get the healing rest you need. Sending some warm wishes xx

[Flor1rence in reply to Pippy25]

thank you Pippy x

[Hidden]

Good news 🤞🏻this is successful x

[Flor1rence]

yes thank you very much x

[Marionfromhappydays]

Thats brilliant in and out in 1 day 💪

Hope you have a smooth recovery x

[Flor1rence in reply to Marionfromhappydays]

thank you Marion. All went smoothly, just gotta be good and not over do it, im very independent but sometimes I have to give in 😂xx

[GlamNana]

I had my elbow replaced 4 yrs ago. Was hard at first but now best thing I have had done. Good luck

[Flor1rence in reply to GlamNana]

oh wow thank you very much x

[Gnarli]

So lovely to hear your good news. Wishing you a speedy and uneventful recovery

[Flor1rence]

thank you very much for your kind wishes x

[Green230461]

Good luck to you ! Hope you have a speedy recovery. Take care of yourself. 🌺

[Flor1rence in reply to Green230461]

thank you so much, I was very positive yesterday about procedure and so far it has been better than I even expected 😉fabulous care from all the lovely NHS staff x

[charisma]

I hope that heals up well and you notice a big improvement and no pain. 💐

[Flor1rence]

charisma, thank you very much, its a pinching pain but nothing much. They say you can feel worse day 2 or 3 but I'm positive it will be fine. I feel a bit cold most of the time, maybe that is the anaesthetic? 😉

[Neonkittie17]

Healing wishes to you 💗🙏🏻

[Flor1rence]

thank you very much for your kind wishes. I'm so pleased I have had it done now. I havent been able to pack my shopping or carry a bag in that hand for ages now so looking forward to carrying a handbag and not my rucksack all the time once fully recovered, albeit that I brought myself a lovely leather rucksack way before 1st lockdown and get many nice comments on it 😂😉

[springcross]

That's great Florence. I'm really glad it went well and I hope it heals well for you too. x

[Flor1rence in reply to springcross]

thank you Springcross, elbow very sore and heavy today, had better sleep last night. Just got to be patient its early days😉lots of reading and resting x

[springcross in reply to Flor1rence]

Yes I agree about patience and rest - these things take time don't they. x

[allanah]

Now to get better and recover , well done xx

[Flor1rence]

thanks allanah. I had a better sleep last night. Feeling very sore today but I just have to rest. I'm not used to doing things slowly😅early days xx

[allanah]

What sort of night did you have?

[Flor1rence]

I had a much better sleep, it was injection night and the student that's living here did it for me😉can't put pressure on elbow. I feel weiry today and the smallest of things are difficult like just getting something out of a cupboard, you get used to using both arms😂

[Carolsos]

Take it easy and rest up 👍

[Flor1rence]

thank you Carol x

[Metal-legs]

That is amazing to have an elbow replacement and be home within a day! You must win a medal for best patient. I've been putting off an elbow replacement for ages because I was told how horrendous the pain is afterwards. You have given me some confidence to maybe take the plunge. Best of luck with your recovery x

[Flor1rence]

I must say I can't take the glory for an elbow replacement, it was open surgery removing tissue and shaving the bone, all stitched up and home, its very very sore but hopefully it's healing nice underneath the huge dressing 😂The general anaesthetic takes ages to get out of your system but I was on tea and biscuits as soon as I came round 👍

[sylvi]

How are you feeling now darling.xxx

[Flor1rence in reply to sylvi]

Just seen this sylvi. I managed to have my first shower last night with one of those super duper bag protectors on my arm, highly recommend if you need to keep a dressing dry😂my arm is very sore still and at nightime gets quite painful but on the whole progressing nicely I think. The painkillers have to come out so I can get a half decent sleep. I walked to post a card or two today and felt fine. How have you been today and how are your eyes? xx

[sylvi in reply to Flor1rence]

Morning darling my eyes are still not good. I spoke to the nurse yesterday and she has cut my hydroxy down to one instead of two, so we will see. xxxx

[Flor1rence in reply to sylvi]

let's hope that helps sylvi, I keep my fingers crossed for you xxx

[Green230461]

How are you doing now? Still a lot of pain? I hope not Take care of yourself 😀

[Flor1rence in reply to Green230461]

Hello thank you for asking, I'm still in pain, mainly evenings and night but painkillers have to come out! Had first shower last night, felt amazing. As soon as I got home I was texting my sister to order me one of those super duper arm protectors as I wasn't in a fit state myself😂It seems to be progressing I think. How are you today? x

[Green230461]

Good thanks! When I had my shoulder done the physio suggested a snake hot water bottle from Amazon. It is long thin and bends around arm shoulders back neck. Took away my pain Might help you too- not expensive 💐

[Flor1rence in reply to Green230461]

I look at that tomorrow, thank you for that suggestion😉