Hereford County Hospital

I left home at 7 am this morning for a 9.00 am appointment. I was there all morning having a pre-op assessment and attending a workshop prior to having a hip replacement sometime in the not so near future. I now feel well prepared for the op. I realise I had underestimated the seriousness of this procedure which is typical of me. I might just have to take things easy for a while afterwards.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Good luck when the time comes -- I can empathise with you as I have had one replacement shoulder and one replacement knee and I have a consultation the beg. of Sept re a second replacement shoulder !! The benefit out ways any unpleasantness after the ops I can assure you -- All the best !! Quite a modern building -- at least you have been prepared !!

[Sue Cooper]

@beryl Thanks Beryl. It won't be for ages yet. It sounds as if you'll be a bionic woman before long. I didn't know it was possible to have a replacement shoulder.

[virtualbrownie]

Hope it does not cause too much discomfort in the meantime - must be a hindrance for someone as active as you

[Sue Cooper]

@virtualbrownie Yes it's frustrating. It does slow me down!

[Helen]

Good luck with the operation........ during the weeks that you have to rest & recouperate you will have to catalogue all the photos you've taken this year...... I'm sure that would pass a few hours !!

[Lis Lapthorn]

Can't believe you have hip problems. So sorry. Always think of you as fit and flexible. Brother Chris had a knee replacement today. David had a very successful hip replacement last year.

[Claire]

Hope all does go well, when the time comes and when the time comes I guess we will get to see the inside of the hospital

[Sue Moore]

Oh poor you! What will you be taking photos of when you're in??? The great food? All the wonderful visitors that come to visit you?? Good luck Sue. X

[Pamela Clarke]

Did an 8 mile walk yesterday with a chap who'd had both hips replaced. Does this help? Possibly not. 365ers will all go through it with you, Sue.

[Rita]

Good Luck Sue, keep us updated

[Lynne Powell]

Oh my goodness Sue , things have moved on a pace in the weeks we have been distracted !! You will need to take it easy .... convalescence will be vital , How does High Beeches sound ?

[Sue Cooper]

@dizzyd Thank you Helen. It probably won't be until March 2015 unless I get a cancellation. You wouldn't believe the long list of things I'm going to do while I'm resting and recouperating.

[Sue Cooper]

@foxes37 @claireuk @yogisue @pamelaclarke @barneyone @lynne53 Thank you all of you for your concern and your encouraging comments. It probably won't happen until March 2015 unless I get a cancellation. I'm already thinking about the photos I can take while in hospital. I wonder if I can smuggle my little camera into the operating theatre - I'd have to sterilize it first of course, that could be tricky.