2 weeks to go...

Well here I am 2 weeks prior to surgery. How am I feeling ? Ok so far. I think the practical side of things has taken over and stopped me thinking too much about the reality. My husband had a knee arthroscopy a fortnight ago and I think looking after him has taken my mind off things. It's been strange being the carer for a change....not that I've been very good at it. He will tell you about the times I have fallen asleep on the 'patient' because I've been so tired. Trying to work out why there weren't many beans in his 3 bean soup when I'd actually given him tomato and basil ...oops ! He's now on the mend with his first time back driving going ok, his knee is healing well and getting stronger day by day. Now it's time to turn my attention back onto my little adventure !


I've got all my nighties, slippers, dressing gown etc ready for hospital and when I get home. Also straws, baby spoons, plenty of pillows, ice packs etc  I have been searching the internet for tips of what I may need and what to expect after surgery. As everyone is different it's hard to know what it's going to be like but at least I have a good idea of the basics. I am one of those people that like to know everything about what's going to happen including looking at surgery photos, knowing about side effects, success rates, complications etc


I can't say I'm nervous about it yet. The only real thing that concerns me most at present is the thought of being sick immediately after surgery, not good with 2 new jaw joints. I have had problems with nausea and vomiting with most of my anaesthetics. Fortunately my anaesthetist is going to be the same one who got me through my arthrocentesis without any sickness so fingers crossed for a good 'sleep' and post op experience.


I missed my first anti-TNF injection last night as I have to come off these 2 weeks before surgery because of an increased risk of infection and can go back on 2 weeks after if everything is healing well. I also have my last weekly Methotrexate injection tonight so now it's all starting to become real.


Let the countdown commence !