fears

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Have you ever tried social stories with him? If you can compose one, this

could help.

Also, how about doing some research with him about good germs? Off the top

of my head, yeast in bread, antibiotics - the story of Fleming,

yogurts, but you'll have to be careful not to enhance his phobia and end up

with him not eating bread or yogurt!

in England

[Guest guest]

Yes , I can kindarelate to this. When my son with the AS was a bit younger he obsessed about certain things also. It wasn't the germs. But every time he got a pain somewhere he atoumatically thought he was going to die and he would go into a panic attackor certain things would set him off that there was something wrong with him. It didn't last very long and he finally got over it, it maybe only lasted a few months. I just would reassure him that nothing was wrong and explain certain things to him to make him feel more easy! jdeanhardt <jdeanhardt@...> wrote:

Hello,My 6 yo son with HFA began a fear of germs and dying about 4 weeks ago. Started when we had a town flu epedemic plus a friend had surgery then a school assembly for a local hospital fund raiser. Too much. Well, my son began worrying about germs. Told him we clean our hands and we are fine. Well, not enough. He's washed the skin off his hands and still won't eat anything that he has touched. Each day he has a new "germ" (ink on hands, bug germs, got a drop of pee on my leg will it get on my hands?, will my antibodies heal me or kill me? ) These phobias have gone overboard. I've explained them in simple terms. He will come into a room, ask his germ question then fall apart. He won't eat. Anyone have ideas or been there done

that?Thanks!Oregon mom of 3 boys. 2 with autism.

[Guest guest]

Hello,

My 6 yo son with HFA began a fear of germs and

dying about 4 weeks

ago. Started when we had a town flu epedemic plus a friend

had

surgery then a school assembly for a local

hospital fund raiser.

Too much. Well, my son began worrying about

germs. Told him we

clean our hands and we are fine. Well,

not enough. He's washed

the skin off his hands and still won't eat

anything that he has

touched. Each day he has a new

" germ " (ink on hands, bug germs, got

a drop of pee on my leg will it get on my hands?,

will my antibodies

heal me or kill me? ) These phobias have

gone overboard. I've

explained them in simple terms. He will come

into a room, ask his

germ question then fall apart. He won't

eat. Anyone have ideas or

been there done that?

Thanks!

Oregon mom of 3 boys. 2 with autism.

************Hi , you are describing

classic OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) . My son

12 was diagnosed with OCD at 9. Sept.11th put him over the edge. It is a

disorder within itself and I feel requires medical attention. I would recommend

your Pediatrician make a referral to a child Psychologist specializing in CBT(Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and preferably in a family

practice situation where there is a Psychiatrist in the same building. Ideally

it would be someone who also understands Autism but I would say you need to get

the OCD under control which can take awhile.. A couple

books are ‘Brain Lock’, by Jeffery Swartz M.D. and ‘The Boy

Who Couldn’t Stop Washing His Hands’(something

like that). Ask any questions, Gail ,12,As., OCD

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

My son, who is 9 (soon to be 10), started having OCD symptoms in November. This led us down a path of Dr's and hospitals to where we are today....getting evaluated for High Functioning Autism/Aspergers. I've been told that ocd is part of autism. We start the evaluation on Monday.

What I wanted to tell you is that there is a great OCD list. Fantastic parents there that will be happy to help you.

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Also, you might want to look into Inositol (vitamin . We gave our son big doses of this powdered vitamin and all his OCD symptoms went away. I know it doesn't work for all kids, but I think it's worth a try. You can read more about Inositol on the ocd list.

Hope this helps,

Debbi

***************** Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 19:23:45 -0000 From: "jdeanhardt" <jdeanhardt@...>Subject: FearsHello,My 6 yo son with HFA began a fear of germs and dying about 4 weeks ago. Started when we had a town flu epedemic plus a friend had surgery then a school assembly for a local hospital fund raiser. Too much. Well, my son began worrying about germs. Told him we clean our hands and we are fine. Well, not enough. He's washed the skin off his hands and still won't eat anything that he has touched. Each day he has a new "germ" (ink on hands, bug germs, got a drop of pee on my leg will it get on my hands?, will my antibodies heal me or kill me? ) These phobias have gone overboard. I've explained them in simple terms. He will come into a room, ask his germ question then fall apart. He won't eat. Anyone have ideas or been there done that?Thanks!Oregon mom of 3 boys. 2 with autism.

[Guest guest]

Hi Gail

This sounds like it might be ocd. You might want to have him evaluated by a psychiatrist. is much the same way except she doesn't do the hand washing, just the anxiety. We don't have an ocd dx but she is dx'd with anxiety disorder. She is 8 and has had issues with dying for a long time. She perseverates on it quite often.Gail Africa <lilies@...> wrote:

Hello,My 6 yo son with HFA began a fear of germs and dying about 4 weeks ago.

Carol, mom to

, 3/14/94

, 2/18/97

Lily, 9/7/04__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

RE:

Fears

**************Hi Carol, is the one

who asked about fears. However, I gave the same advice as you as my son has

diagnosed OCD and I know how serious it can be without intervention. Thanks, Gail

..

said;

Hello,

My 6 yo son with HFA began a fear of germs and

dying about 4 weeks

ago.

[Guest guest]

Gail Africa <lilies@...> wrote:

**************Hi Carol, is the one who asked about fears. However, I gave the same advice as you as my son has diagnosed OCD and I know how serious it can be without intervention. Thanks, Gail

..Sorry Gail. I realized that after I had already sent the e-mail. I didn't scroll all the way down to the bottom of the message. I guess I have a little bit of an impulse problem.

Carol, mom to

, 3/14/94

, 2/18/97

Lily, 9/7/04__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

When had his dying fears when he got a pain somewhere or something felt "weird", I knew it wasn't OCD, cause it didn't seem compulsive, but it did seem like an anxiety thing. I never got him check out for it, cause it was so short lived. He hasent really done anything like that in awhile. I knew he was having panic attacks at the time also, cause I used to suffer from those myself years ago. MIne were actually triggered by my Parents divorce or so that's what the doctor said. As the years went on the slowly went away. But I'm thinking maybe that something could have triggered his panic attacks. I'm not sure what. But he may be prone to them. My Mother also used to suffer from those. I'm thinking it's a hereditary thing. Have a doctor look at your child, maybe something stressful to him has occured, without your knowledge. Maybe he's upset about something psycologically. When my Doctor told

me mine was probably cause by my parents divorce I couldn't believe it. Your son's anxiety could be caused from something, or on the other hand it may just be there. Good luck with that. Gail Africa <lilies@...> wrote:

-----Original Message-----From: carol sobczak [mailto:cpsobczak@...] Sent: Friday, March 11, 2005 7:13 AMTo:

Autism and Aspergers Treatment Subject: RE: Fears

**************Hi Carol, is the one who asked about fears. However, I gave the same advice as you as my son has diagnosed OCD and I know how serious it can be without intervention. Thanks, Gail

.. said;

Hello,My 6 yo son with HFA began a fear of germs and dying about 4 weeks ago.

[Guest guest]

P

Once again you hit the nail on the head.... when you wrote

" I have friends who have AB products. I do not. They don't question

my choice, and I do not question theirs. I would much rather be the

person that throws my arm around them and says, " Don't fear! AB has

always supported and respected their customers. They are making

this right, they are correcting this. They stand by their product! "

There are AB folks on here who are hearing again. Isn't that all

that matters? "

For some reason some Nucleus advocates enjoy slamming another

company because it's not their device choice. They seem to become

sales people for their device choice not sharing the rewards and

joys of their device but slamming another company for doing the

right thing.

I applaud AB not because I have a connection with AB, but for coming

forward and being concerned about a small difference between the

supplier of their product. I applaud them for being pro-active and

for being up front and forward. This is an internal component and

they are doing the right thing. I think it shows a lot about a

company. If I were getting an implant I would not change my mind

about this - as this company is doing an awesome job communicating

with it's users about the product.

Kim B

Proud AB CI user for 12 years

>

> I think my reaction every morning is that because I'm a new

implant

> user. I was implanted April 6th and activated May 13th of 2005.

My

> keyboard in conjunction with my brain is not at all capable of

> explaining what it feels like to be hearing again.

>

> The newness of it all creates a moment's panic in this heart of

> mine. Every single morning I take my CI out of the Dry N Store,

and

> find that wonderful magnetic connection that allows me to hear.

> Prior to that wonderful little pull I feel, and the second my

brain

> says, " Wow! " , I have questions sprinting through my head. Is it

> still working? Will I hear? What if it's failed? Have I taken

care

> of it properly? I think I fear these things for that handful of

> seconds because my hearing means so much to me! I have confidence

> in the product I have chosen! It's part of the reason I chose the

> product I did! But that doesn't keep me from fearing those " what

> if's " . As a matter of fact I have to " by faith " , choose to live

in

> confidence. Fear can be crippling otherwise.

>

> I don't think it matters which CI brand we choose, all of us have

> felt that fear of doubt. Yes, we can rest assured on the

statistics

> of the company we chose. We can have confidence in our experience

> thus far with customer service, testimonials, etc.

>

> If right before that magentic connection takes place and I " hear " ,

I

> feel some anxiety, then I would hope people who experience the

same

> miracle of hearing again would not add to those fears. All of us

> can read. All of us know when any implant company has good or bad

> news to share. Why is it that the brand loyalty of CI folks makes

> so many add to the fears we who are hearing again have? I would

> never want to heap additional fears on someone who is experiencing

> the miracle of hearing again like I am.

>

> I have friends who have AB products. I do not. They don't

question

> my choice, and I do not question theirs. I would much rather be

the

> person that throws my arm around them and says, " Don't fear! AB

has

> always supported and respected their customers. They are making

> this right, they are correcting this. They stand by their

product! "

> There are AB folks on here who are hearing again. Isn't that all

> that matters?

>

> Question: Why does a person choosing a different hearing aid, not

> experience criticism from others who chose a different brand?

>

> I absolutely LOVE my NFreedom. It has given me freedom! Hope!

> Joy! But I have never once thought that my friends with AB or Med-

> El were not feeling the same feelings of hope and joy. Their

> testimonies are that of people profoundly grateful that they are

> hearing again!

>

> Isn't that what this crowd should really be all about? We could

not

> hear, not even with the help of the best hearing aid. We faced

> deafness. BUT! Isn't that BUT a thrill that should keep us from

> acting like one? Hearing again.

>

> May it never be that I dumped additional fears on someone else. I

> want to make a postive difference. We aren't here people to

> just " get by " with what we have! We are here to be profoundly

> effective. I want my effectiveness to be positive. I don't want

my

> legacy to be that of someone who was profoundly effective at

causing

> someone else harm.

>

> Let's celebrate hearing.

>

> P

> Frederick, MD

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you . By the way that moment of panic, at least for me, never

really goes away, and strikes particularly when batteries die when you

aren't expecting it, or when the magnet unexpectedly jumps to metal.

What also hasn't gone away for me is the miracle of sound that the CI

provides, when I replace the magnet in the morning, or after a swim, and my

world floods with beautiful sound.

Cheers, Ruth

18 years of wonderful hearing with my Nucleus CI

_____

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of

P

Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2006 8:44 AM

Subject: Fears

I think my reaction every morning is that because I'm a new implant

user. I was implanted April 6th and activated May 13th of 2005. My

keyboard in conjunction with my brain is not at all capable of

explaining what it feels like to be hearing again.

The newness of it all creates a moment's panic in this heart of

mine. Every single morning I take my CI out of the Dry N Store, and

find that wonderful magnetic connection that allows me to hear.

Prior to that wonderful little pull I feel, and the second my brain

says, " Wow! " , I have questions sprinting through my head. Is it

still working? Will I hear? What if it's failed? Have I taken care

of it properly? I think I fear these things for that handful of

seconds because my hearing means so much to me! I have confidence

in the product I have chosen! It's part of the reason I chose the

product I did! But that doesn't keep me from fearing those " what

if's " . As a matter of fact I have to " by faith " , choose to live in

confidence. Fear can be crippling otherwise.

I don't think it matters which CI brand we choose, all of us have

felt that fear of doubt. Yes, we can rest assured on the statistics

of the company we chose. We can have confidence in our experience

thus far with customer service, testimonials, etc.

If right before that magentic connection takes place and I " hear " , I

feel some anxiety, then I would hope people who experience the same

miracle of hearing again would not add to those fears. All of us

can read. All of us know when any implant company has good or bad

news to share. Why is it that the brand loyalty of CI folks makes

so many add to the fears we who are hearing again have? I would

never want to heap additional fears on someone who is experiencing

the miracle of hearing again like I am.

I have friends who have AB products. I do not. They don't question

my choice, and I do not question theirs. I would much rather be the

person that throws my arm around them and says, " Don't fear! AB has

always supported and respected their customers. They are making

this right, they are correcting this. They stand by their product! "

There are AB folks on here who are hearing again. Isn't that all

that matters?

Question: Why does a person choosing a different hearing aid, not

experience criticism from others who chose a different brand?

I absolutely LOVE my NFreedom. It has given me freedom! Hope!

Joy! But I have never once thought that my friends with AB or Med-

El were not feeling the same feelings of hope and joy. Their

testimonies are that of people profoundly grateful that they are

hearing again!

Isn't that what this crowd should really be all about? We could not

hear, not even with the help of the best hearing aid. We faced

deafness. BUT! Isn't that BUT a thrill that should keep us from

acting like one? Hearing again.

May it never be that I dumped additional fears on someone else. I

want to make a postive difference. We aren't here people to

just " get by " with what we have! We are here to be profoundly

effective. I want my effectiveness to be positive. I don't want my

legacy to be that of someone who was profoundly effective at causing

someone else harm.

Let's celebrate hearing.

P

Frederick, MD

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim,

You know me well from another site. I would like to put a question

before this forum and any forum that questions a CI company. If you

took the 3 three companies and showed the number of people that had to

be replanted because of implant failure I wonder what the figure would

be. Which company would lead the pack? I do not post to all the

forums, but I do read the post on each forum. I knew nothing about

CI's when I received simultaneous implants, yes, they are ADVANCED

BIONICS 90K August 10, 2005. I would read the posts about people

having to be reimplanted. I do not know if it was failure due to the

device, did anybody keep count? AB not only stand behind their

implants but the person receiving the implant or implants such as

myself. AB does voluntary recalls - this is to protect us - the AB

users.

Roxie

>

>

> Once again you hit the nail on the head.... when you wrote

> " I have friends who have AB products. I do not. They don't question

> my choice, and I do not question theirs. I would much rather be the

> person that throws my arm around them and says, " Don't fear! AB has

> always supported and respected their customers. They are making

> this right, they are correcting this. They stand by their product! "

> There are AB folks on here who are hearing again. Isn't that all

> that matters? "

>

>

[Guest guest]

after listening to the doctor and reading one of my hip replacement books that i received today, i'm really concerned about 3 things:

1) infection

2) blood clots

3 joint displacement

have any of you here had any of these?

hugs,linDUHlouTRHR 1/22/2007

[Guest guest]

Lindy

The answer is no, no and no. I have both hips replaced and one

revision. Had the revision because the stem loosened due to an auto

accident.

sue

>

> after listening to the doctor and reading one of my hip replacement

books that i received today, i'm really concerned about 3 things:

> 1) infection

> 2) blood clots

> 3 joint displacement

> have any of you here had any of these?

>

> hugs,

> linDUHlou

> TRHR 1/22/2007

>

[Guest guest]

sue,

OUCH. sorry you had an accident.

well i think i'm becoming TOO informed because i've read the books and now all i can dwell on is infection, clots and displacement. DUMB, i was dumb to read those books.

hugs,linDUHlouTRHR 1/22/2007

LindyThe answer is no, no and no. I have both hips replaced and one revision. Had the revision because the stem loosened due to an auto accident.sue

> after listening to the doctor and reading one of my hip replacement books that i received today, i'm really concerned about 3 things:> 1) infection> 2) blood clots> 3 joint displacement> have any of you here had any of these?

[Guest guest]

Hi Donna,

my surgeon told me the risks are low, like 1% for infections, i think that's right, but i've still been obsessing. i have to stop; otherwise, i'll talk myself right out of the surgery. i do remember that post but perhaps it was before i went to the doctor and i didn't pay that much attention to it. hearing it in person, then reading it in the book made more of an impact on me. UGH!

i keep thinking, i'm not in that bad of pain now, i know it will be more intense pain when i get out of surgery -- but i also don't hurt AS much now unless i do something. well DUH. i have to do things. if i just sit all day, of course i'm not going to hurt so much, but what kind of life is that and if i don't have surgery, i know one day i will end up in a wheelchair, and i don't want that.

i will be put on blood thinners and the socks, i'm sure -- i even had those after my hysterectomy. i'm not sure about the inflatable cuffs. i'm such a worrywart that knowing i'm on blood thinners will make me worry that i'll somehow bleed to death, like internally, w/o even knowing i'm bleeding.

and the joint displacement -- i worry i'll cross my ankles during my sleep or do something without realizing it and POP, there will go my joint.

hugs,linDUHlouTRHR 1/22/2007

Lindy,

These risks must be addressed. And I can get you the risk rates. But someone just in the past few days posted a message with the risk rates for everything you can think of related to surgey. I accidentally erased it, but it was very interesting. And you'll see the risk rates for these types of serious issues are very low.

Can someone copy and repost that message for Lindy? It was the most extensive list I've seen.

Reading about risks is like reading about he possible side effects of a drug. It scares you. It's the cost of being educated and repaired. I had a cousin die in his mid-forties from post-op blood clot. So this was my BIG fear.

The constant passive motion (CPM) machine was on most of the day and night and switched back and forth from one leg to the other. Is this or anything similar used for hip surgery? Inflatable cuffs placed above my ankles constantly compressed and decompressed. Again, is that a knee thing? It was surprising how often, after bathroom breaks, meals, etc. -- wheneve they had to come off -- I had to remind hospital personnel to get the CPM machine and cuffs back on AND, especially, to turn them on!

Get mobile fast and don't ever stop. I rejected the bed pan and catheter and chose to get up immediately to use the bedside commode. Getting out of bed that quickly hurt like H-E-double L, but. I wanted to (1) empty my bladder completely to avoid infection and (2) take every opportunity to get up and move often. You will be up and walking soon after surgery. If I thought my stroll down the hall was a little late or forgotten, I grabbed nurses, aids or therapists and said, "Let's go!" And you need to keep moving when you get home. An anticoagulant, or blood thinner, will be given to you after surgery and even before to those who have a proven history of blood clots. I believe I was on it a few days shy of four weeks and received frequent blood tests to monitor my blood. T.E.D. support stockings, or teds, will be put on you after sugery. I asked for a second pair so I would always have a clean pair. Never let them bunch up. When I got to rehab, my nurse and aide advised me I didn't need them after a week. I wanted to be rid of them and took their advice. The doctors didn't say anything. Then I found out a friend of mine who had hip replacement wore hers for six weeks! Her doctor was taking no chances.

I know others on this page had blood clots. And I know they survived them because they lived to write about it.

Warm regards,

Donna

[Guest guest]

Thank You Dr. Pispati for writing me. The things you said have made me feel somewhat better.

I am getting a ceramic on ceramic but not sure of the size. I wonder why all the socket part of the devices don't have a "lip" to better prevent displacement? I read that some devices have these "lips" and it sounds like a good thing to me. I also read the larger the femoral head, the quicker it wears out, but I'm wondering if this applies to the ceramic, which is supposed to be more durable. Thanks again for taking the time to reply to my concerns.

lindyTRHR 1/22/2007

HiYou are correct in being concerned, but do not worry:1. Most operating theatres have a laminar air flow system and surgeins use antibiotics to prevent infection, so the infection rates these days are less than 0.5% (very low indeed).2. DVT or blood clots can occur - and the best way to prevent these is with good ankle exercises, TED stockings, pneumatic compression pumps used in hospital, early mobilisation and low molecular weight heparin. A combination of all these measures should give you the best chance of DVT prevention.3. THRs can dislocate and the chance of a dislocation is 1 to 6%. Hence it may be better to opt for a Resurfacing or a Big Femoral head metal on metal THR. If you are one of those that does not want to have one of these 2 joints (for any reason), then you should ask for a 36 head ceramic on ceramic THR, which will last long and will minimise the chances of a dislocation. (Note - conventional THRs use femoral heads of 22mm or 26 mm or 28mm).I hope this information is helpful.RegardsAmeet PispatiDR. AMEET PISPATISpecialist in Hip and Knee Surgerywww.hipkneesurgery.info

[Guest guest]

Hi Donna

Don't worry - I'm not Superwoman - I'm in bed with a laptop computer! And I do forget the right words for lots of simple things! And I'm very sore of course, but still - the worst is surely over

-----Original Message-----From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ]On Behalf Of Donna HartSent: Sunday, 3 December 2006 3:41 p.m.Joint Replacement Subject: RE: Re: fears

Welcome home, ! It's terrific to read how well you're doing. :-) And you're up and sitting at the computer. Who was it that said she felt like they took part of her brain during joint replacement surgery? That's how I felt. You sound great...and coherent! :-)

Warm regards,

Donna

..

[Guest guest]

At 09:19 AM 12/4/2006 +1300, you wrote:

Hi

Donna

Don't worry - I'm not

Superwoman - I'm in bed with a laptop computer! And I do forget the

right words for lots of simple things! And I'm very sore of course, but

still - the worst is surely over

That is SUCH great news, all the way around, ! Welcome back,

and CONGRATS!!! Keep up the good things, ok???

Anni

[Guest guest]

, it's great to read that you are doing so well. There is lots of healthy healing going on south of the equator it seems. Aussie has been sending some really encouraging letters about her progress too.

Aussie

Hi Donna

Don't worry - I'm not Superwoman - I'm in bed with a laptop computer! And I do forget the right words for lots of simple things! And I'm very sore of course, but still - the worst is surely over

-----Original Message-----From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ]On Behalf Of Donna HartSent: Sunday, 3 December 2006 3:41 p.m.Joint Replacement Subject: RE: Re: fears

Welcome home, ! It's terrific to read how well you're doing. :-) And you're up and sitting at the computer. Who was it that said she felt like they took part of her brain during joint replacement surgery? That's how I felt. You sound great...and coherent! :-)

Warm regards,

Donna

..

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Lindy

I've been tucked up at home since my return home on Saturday. Tommorrow i have to walk down my 40 steps (to go get my staples out) and then up them again later

I remember when I could run up and down those steps (the mailbox is down the bottom) 10 times a day, no trouble at all: My long-term goal perhaps?!

-----Original Message-----From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ]On Behalf Of lindySent: Monday, 4 December 2006 6:00 p.m.Joint Replacement Subject: Re: Re: fears

wow wendy, it's so great hearing from you already. i'm so glad you're doing so well! thanks for writing.

40 steps already. you go girl. you're doing amazing!

i've been doing the exercises in my surgery packet plus using my Pilates Reformer again, to strengthening my leg muscles. i want to be just like you and have these good results.

hugs,

lindy

Hi everyone

I've just got home from my right THR (and have 180 emails in my inbox!) so have not followed this thread, but thought you might like to know of my positive surgery experience, especially for you Lindy

I had the surgery Tuesday morning and arrived home this morning (Saturday). It's fair to say the first 24-48 hours were challenging, but not because of pain, mainly because of your initial inability to move that leg, general recovery from surgery, having to stay in one position etc. But I was amazed at the speed of progress from day 3 on: I was on a walking frame on day 3 and on double crutches, doing a flight of stairs, on day 4. (Remember though, I had managed to keep good muscle tone, else it would be much slower.) Today I walked up the 40 steps from our garage up to our house and have slept or rested the rest of the day.

The one piece of advice I would give is, although you're in pain, build up your muscles in a pool. Others in my ward had lost all muscle tone and of course then recovery will be harder. My PT said they say 'exercise pre-surgery' until the cows come home, for an easier recovery and I think they're right on the button.

So Lindy, yes it's very scary stuff, but the pain is post-op muscle pain, not the worse pain we have all been through. I would do it again in a heartbeat!

in NZ

[Guest guest]

Hi Susie

I had the staples out 8 days after the surgery. I love the scar - so cool

-----Original Message-----From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ]On Behalf Of Suzanne SnyderSent: Wednesday, 6 December 2006 8:53 p.m.Joint Replacement Subject: RE: Re: fears

Hi ,

Your welcome :-) I was wondering how long did they make you wait until they remove the Staples ? When I had my Hip replacement done they waited two weeks until they took the staples out and that hurt a lot but my Knee replacement they didn't leave them in that long so I didn't feel it :-) well you have a great day .

Susie Harnett <wjkh@....nz> wrote:

Susie

[Guest guest]

wendy, you LOVE your scar? what's cool about it. i really want to know. ;-))))) i'm so glad you love it. but what did you expect -- you're so groovy and cool yourself, OF COURSE you'd have a cool scar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

huggles,~ linDUHlou ~RTHR/1/22/2007

Hi Susie

I had the staples out 8 days after the surgery. I love the scar - so cool

[Guest guest]

Hi Lindy

Thanks! I didn't really think about what the scar would look like, but it's just a very straight line, 5.5 inches/14cms long. I guess people might notice it when I go swimming, but it's really very neat & tidy. My husband actually took a photo of it with his phone and scanned it!

When I see it I think how lucky I am to have had the surgery. I've still got surgery/muscle soreness but the arthritis pain is GONE

-----Original Message-----From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ]On Behalf Of lindySent: Friday, 8 December 2006 2:10 p.m.Joint Replacement Subject: Re: Re: fears

wendy, you LOVE your scar? what's cool about it. i really want to know. ;-))))) i'm so glad you love it. but what did you expect -- you're so groovy and cool yourself, OF COURSE you'd have a cool scar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

huggles,~ linDUHlou ~RTHR/1/22/2007

Hi Susie

I had the staples out 8 days after the surgery. I love the scar - so cool

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actually wendy, i don't particularly like my body -- with the flab i have, but as soon as i'm able, that flab is going bye-bye. ;-) and i'm sure you're right about super models -- it must be an awful life never eating a sweet or if you do, you feel guilty and possible purge.

double jointed hugs,~ linDUHlou ~RTHR/1/22/2007

You're not goofy Lindy, you have a healthy attitude to your body I bet Supermodels aren't happy anyway (imagine the pressure to stay perfect).